Tommy's Trade Secrets - Drilling and Fixing Advice

The basic error people make when using screws and raw plugs is that they use a drill bit that is too big for the plug or the wrong combination of tools and materials. Here we give you a little bit of advice on drilling and fixing.

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[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.

[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.

[PUSSY100ish]

@PUSSY100ish Thank yuou

[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

[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