diamond drilling hole

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Mr Rusty, Mar 26, 2015.

  1. Mr Rusty

    Mr Rusty Screwfix Select

    I have a hole to drill in a cavity wall. Brick outside, concrete block inside (not thermalite). I've drilled 120mm using a hand held cutter hired from hire shop before, and it was OK if a bit of a handful. I would like to take this one out to 150mm, but wondering if this is a bit big for a handheld cutter.

    Do you guys regularly drill 150 hand held? or should I stay safe and go for 120?
     
    Mr Rusty, Mar 26, 2015
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  2. tom.plum

    tom.plum Screwfix Select

    I do em regular 150mm just make sure its got a clutch or you'll be sideways sumersalting for fun, ;)
     
    tom.plum, Mar 26, 2015
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  3. plumber-boy

    plumber-boy Well-Known Member

    Which core bits do you use Tom? I've found the erbauer core bits take some beating and last a while.
     
    plumber-boy, Mar 26, 2015
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  4. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    Seen someone break their wrist doing this, it took a millisecond and snap, oh the pain in their face, still see it now. :confused::confused:
     
    Phil the Paver, Mar 26, 2015
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  5. plumber-boy

    plumber-boy Well-Known Member

    OUCH!!!!!
     
    plumber-boy, Mar 26, 2015
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  6. tom.plum

    tom.plum Screwfix Select

    that's why you need a drill with a clutch, o_O
    cue video,

     
    Last edited: Mar 26, 2015
    tom.plum, Mar 26, 2015
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  7. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Seen someone have his nose broken,blood everywhere:D, idiot was using core drill at shoulder height, when it jammed,had he been on steps it wouldn't have happened.
     
    KIAB, Mar 26, 2015
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  8. Mr Rusty

    Mr Rusty Screwfix Select

    Thanks. Importance of clutch noted !
     
    Mr Rusty, Mar 27, 2015
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