Tommy's Trade Secrets - Drilling and Fixing Advice

[umnomaya118]

Just a suggestion... wouldn't it be better to mark the place we want to make the hole... how do I make sure my drill doesn't stray from the mark?

[PUSSY100ish]

Excellent. Simple and straight to the point (no pun). Every day novices like me want to try DIY and we need all the help we can get. By the way, I'm looking to buy a combi drill for about £100-£125. Any suggestions?

[tommystradesecrets]

@PUSSY100ish Go to cordlesscombidrills .co .uk/ There is a nice selection there.

[PUSSY100ish]

@PUSSY100ish Thank yuou

[doggyme1]

Did you place the screw to the end of the drill bit,

[Donegaldan]

Practical,to-the-point, no BS advice. Thank you

[yrofot]

1:29 He got it the wrong way round, he means he can use a size 8,10, 12, 14 screw with those particular raw plugs. I always find those screw sizes really annoying. Why don't they just quote the screw diameter in mm on the raw-plug packaging so everyone knows what they're on about? Sigh...

[whitbyjet65]

Here's another tip: To stop dust dropping onto your carpet, use masking tape to create a little cup-like barrier underneath where you're drilling. Stick it to the wall and shape it so it creates a sort of bowl shape to catch the dust. Be careful not to pull any paint off the wall when removing it though.

[jalbiie]

Thanks for this advice. Its basic and may seem too basic for the tradesperson or experienced DIY'er its extremely useful to the novice DIY'er

thanks

[tommystradesecrets]

You could also try drilling through a small square of MDF or other timber and use it as a template. Hold it against the wall as you drill and it might help to stop the drill bit slipping.

[tommystradesecrets]

There many types of wall construction - Bricks with granite chippings, large mortar joints etc. If you hit the edge of a brick or block, then the bit will move. Once you are through the softer plaster, try slowing down the speed of the drill. This will help stop the bit from racing across the wall if it hits anything too hard.

[hughesai]

Good video!

Problem I frequently have is that I drill in through the plaser, then, when I hit the blockwork or brick, the bit moves and the hole ends up slightly away from where I wanted it, and with an ugly bigger void where the plaster has been removed/damaged. Any hints on how to keep the drill square and not wandering through the soft plaster? Many thanks.

[bearwoodbrown]

@hughesai try using a smaller drill bit to start a pilot hole first it also helps to have a good sharp bit some cheap bits do not drill very well

[LilDavey38]

@benny5825 18v makita

[benny5825]

What volt is the drill?