How to Make 'One and a half inch Hole' in the Wall?
#1
12-13-09, 11:32 AM
How to Make 'One and a half inch Hole' in the Wall?
Hi:
I need to make a hole, one and a half inch in the wall which is not newly built, ... it's a kind of old house. Then, my biggest concern is whether I am able to make a big hole which enables to connect to the adjacent room.
There are good tools, Skill brand of drill and other necessary tools for making a hole. I may need 'cup-like' drill for this?
My question is;
How to make a one and a half inch hole successfully?
Thanks for any help on this in advance.
I need to make a hole, one and a half inch in the wall which is not newly built, ... it's a kind of old house. Then, my biggest concern is whether I am able to make a big hole which enables to connect to the adjacent room.
There are good tools, Skill brand of drill and other necessary tools for making a hole. I may need 'cup-like' drill for this?
My question is;
How to make a one and a half inch hole successfully?
Thanks for any help on this in advance.
#2
12-13-09, 11:55 AM
Group Moderator
If it's pretty old it may be a plaster wall which will be tougher to work on than drywall. If it's drywall you can simply use a handheld drywall saw or a Roto-zip tye of electric tool. With a plaster and lath wall I think your best bet would be a saber/jig saw. How clean do the edges need to be and what's the hole going to be used for? 
Hang on, just reread your post; a 1 1/2 in hole. That's going to be tough to cut that tight a radius with a saber/jig saw. Best bet is probably going to be a simple 1 1/2" hole saw. These can be pretty pricey if it's a one-time use, so check tool rental places.
Hang on, just reread your post; a 1 1/2 in hole. That's going to be tough to cut that tight a radius with a saber/jig saw. Best bet is probably going to be a simple 1 1/2" hole saw. These can be pretty pricey if it's a one-time use, so check tool rental places.
#4
12-13-09, 12:38 PM
my response dissappeared 
let me try again,
I agree with the use of a hole saw but have my doubts about running an extension cord thru the wall. Not sure if that's allowed by code.
When using a hole saw you want to cut thru one side until the pilot bit comes out on the other side, then drill from the other side. Makes for a cleaner cut.
let me try again,I agree with the use of a hole saw but have my doubts about running an extension cord thru the wall. Not sure if that's allowed by code.
When using a hole saw you want to cut thru one side until the pilot bit comes out on the other side, then drill from the other side. Makes for a cleaner cut.
#5
12-13-09, 12:58 PM
Since it is against code to run an extension cord through a wall your question is moot but if you wanted it for some other purpose using a 3/116 inch drill bit at least 6" long you would drill all the way through the wall from one side. Then using the 3/16" hole as a pilot hole use a hole saw to drill from each side.
Why don't you tell us what you are trying to do and we will help you do it in the correct and safe way.
Why don't you tell us what you are trying to do and we will help you do it in the correct and safe way.
#6
12-13-09, 01:03 PM
Probably 'code' does not allow, ... but this is to be just temporary basis due to X-mas party in the adjacent room that has not enough electrical/receptors to handle a large capacity X-mas party. After that, we plan to take if off, ... or tuck it away.
#7
12-13-09, 05:27 PM
How much of a load is going to be on this cord?I ask because you are about to make a fairly large hole in the wall for a temporary purpose and once the hole is made it will be difficult to patch it and do it well enough to eliminate all traces of a hole being there.
If this cord isn't going to be handling all that much wattage or amps you'd be better off running a longer cord through the nearest door way.You might have to notch out the bottom of the frame if you need the door to close but that's better than a hole all the way through a wall.You could use staples or wire holders to run the cord along the baseboard.
If this cord isn't going to be handling all that much wattage or amps you'd be better off running a longer cord through the nearest door way.You might have to notch out the bottom of the frame if you need the door to close but that's better than a hole all the way through a wall.You could use staples or wire holders to run the cord along the baseboard.
#8
12-14-09, 06:17 AM
As the others suggested, a pilot hole using a long (8" or so) 3/16" bit, drilled level, then using a cheaper 1 1/2" paddle bit from each side will work. Be careful to drill through the stud bay void and not hit a stud
And it's spelled Christmas.
And it's spelled Christmas.
#9
12-14-09, 08:07 AM
Thanks for the suggestions, all of which is very great relief for me.
The room I'm going to use is practically a large 'Chilrend's playroom' built by previous owner and other room with a lot of electricity-capacity is for adults' use.
It's not easy fo us which method is better, but as other' warning, 'Code' violation is something we need to concern about. Because, few of them is not really friendly that might be an issue, .... in case calling the County.
After all, we might settle 'a long extention cord' to faciliate a lot of electricity for X-mas party.
Thanks for any suggestions and ideas on this.
The room I'm going to use is practically a large 'Chilrend's playroom' built by previous owner and other room with a lot of electricity-capacity is for adults' use.
It's not easy fo us which method is better, but as other' warning, 'Code' violation is something we need to concern about. Because, few of them is not really friendly that might be an issue, .... in case calling the County.
After all, we might settle 'a long extention cord' to faciliate a lot of electricity for X-mas party.
Thanks for any suggestions and ideas on this.
#10
12-14-09, 09:10 AM
If the electric rich room shares a wall with the electric poor room then the answer is simple and easy. Install a new receptacle tapping off an existing receptacle. It will take not much longer then the hole and be a permanent solution. If you are interested post a request for help in Electrical - A/C & D/C - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
#11
12-14-09, 07:20 PM
I believe Ray has the spot on answer in your case, and it will be code compliant, as your extension cord won't be. Post to the electrical forum and we can help out further if you decide to put in an additional receptacle.....and it's still spelled "Christmas".
