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[PUSSY100ish]

I'm sure this question has been answered somewhere, but when drilling a 10mm hole through brick do you need to drill a pilot hole first

[ultimatehandyman]

@PUSSY100ish

Not really, but if you are using a really weak drill a pilot will help but most drills will drill 10mm in masonry with ease.

[PUSSY100ish]

@ultimatehandyman Thanks

[ultimatehandyman]

@PUSSY100ish

No problem ;-)

[dillinger4875]

Such a brilliant channel. Me and hubby are so grateful to this guy right now!!!!! Thanks Ultimatehandyman, much appreciated!!

[ultimatehandyman]

@dillinger4875

You are welcome.

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[OllyPJ]

What an excellent tip! I'd not come across the use of an envelope before seeing this video. There was a product called a 'Dust Bubble' that came out a few years ago but, I don't see the point, now you can just use an envelope.

Metabo also now do a guide that sits on the wall, keeps your drill square and also collects the dust, I think - but, for £40, you'd have to be giving it a lot of use to justify the expense.

[ultimatehandyman]

@OllyPJ

Thanks for the comment!

I'll look out for the Metabo guide!

[OllyPJ]

@ultimatehandyman

I was certain that Axminster stocked it but, I can now only find it at Toolstop.co.uk. It's listed as "Metabo Dust Extraction Set - Collar Diameter 43mm". I was wrong about the price although, that was what was quoted in an issue of F&C magazine last year... It now costs £72.95 including VAT!!!

[ultimatehandyman]

@OllyPJ

Thanks, I'll check it out ;-)

[Shroffff]

Great tip cheers :)

[ultimatehandyman]

@Shroffff

You are welcome

[isaz36]

Hi mate Thanks for the tips. I am a complete novice at drilling & DIY could you recommend a good cordless drill for a newbie ? and also which wire And pipe dectector are you using? I would like to invest in one too. and where can I purchase them? thanks

[ultimatehandyman]

@isaz36

For the drill it is difficult to say as there are hundreds to chose from. The detector that I used in this video turned out to be useless and cannot be trusted, so you just have to make sure you drill where there will be no buried wires/pipes.If you follow the links to my forum there is a bargain tool section and some good drill bargains have been posted in there recently. If you want to drill masonry make sure the drill has hammer action. 18v is preferred.

[vips02]

Excellent..Thanks for a great tip

[ultimatehandyman]

@vips02

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment!

[vips02]

Excellent...Thanks for the Handy tip!!

[blakes101]

Good tip. I used to cut the bottom off a plastic milk carton and stick it on with masking tape but I'll use an envelope instead now - more flexible and plentiful. Plus cutting the carton was a bit of a pain. Thanks!

P.s Goggles next time UHM!

[ultimatehandyman]

@ blakes101

Thanks for the comment. You are right, I should of put a pair of safety glasses on before drilling, but I forgot to mention them as the wall was plasterboard.

[brenyboy26]

envelope was a bit of a waist of time, but other than that good vid (Y) cheers c:

[ultimatehandyman]

@brenyboy26

It just means that the dust doesn't drop to the floor, it saves getting the hoover out! Thanks for the comment

[ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment! It makes cleaning up much easier :-)

[daikaiju20]

cool tip, hate having vacuum up after hole in wall board....