SDS & hole saws

[Selfmade]

prior to getting one of these a couple of weeks ago (def. recommend too) used downlight box to manufacture a diy one. works well too.

Will probably try a few such solutions before shelling out again!

selfmade, some hireshops deliver to site (if you didn't know this already!). saves lugging 110 tranny especially if no labourer/apprentice!!!!

I didn't know this thanks! Nope no labourer or apprentice, that's a way off I think! So definitely worth considering this if the need arrises!

 

[Selfmade]

There used to be margarine tubs about 6" diameter and quite shallow - maybe 1.5 inches deep? Can't remember what make the margarine was or if it's still on sale though.

I remember Stalk margarine used to come in tubs about 6" diameter. I thought they were deeper than 1.5" but I might be wrong. They came in several colours which were entirely random - the contents of each was exactly the same. But that was in the early '90s when I was kid so doubt if they are still around!

 

[Selfmade]

The quality of the help & advice all depends on how you ask the question really. You've done well.

Thanks - you mean not saying something like "I was asked to make a hole in something so I tried to use my drill (don't know what kind). It didn't work though. Does anyone know why not? Or what the thing is made of? Or if I should check if the right kind of bit is in the drill, or if there is a bit?"

I am bound to make a fool of myself now!

 

[Selfmade]

By the way I tried out my SDS for the first time this afternoon - can't believe I didn't get round to it sooner! It is a dream to use - goes through granite like it was putty!

I will be using it on a job this week - can't wait!

 

[guest119]

I remember Stalk margarine used to come in tubs about 6" diameter. I thought they were deeper than 1.5" but I might be wrong. They came in several colours which were entirely random - the contents of each was exactly the same. But that was in the early '90s when I was kid so doubt if they are still around!

Dont you mean Stork :ciappa:?

But I think you will find it was.............(quietly) Flora .

Boydy

 

[7029 dave]

Bosch Blue, if it throws you off the ladder you aint holding it right!!

HA ha, we have all been thrown of the ladder it happens an I am a big ole lump. lol

 

[Selfmade]

Dont you mean Stork :ciappa:?

But I think you will find it was.............(quietly) Flora .

Boydy

Lol, you are quite right, Stork!

And I'm pretty sure it was their tubs I am thinking of - I remember white storks on various coloured backgrounds. But my mind could be playing tricks on me. The tubs were quite solid for re-use - hence the colours, so you could remember what you put in them. Maybe Flora made similar ones.

I did the most bizarre internet search - "historic margarine tubs", but couldn't see the ones I am thinking of!

Anyway, butter beats them all IMHO, but I can't see a butter wrapper making a very good dust cup!

 

[guest119]

I just tried it too, guess we have both got too much time on our hands and dont get out enough :icon10:

Boydy

 

[Geordie Spark]

Thanks - you mean not saying something like "I was asked to make a hole in something so I tried to use my drill (don't know what kind). It didn't work though. Does anyone know why not? Or what the thing is made of? Or if I should check if the right kind of bit is in the drill, or if there is a bit?"

I am bound to make a fool of myself now!

I was thinking more along the lines of: "Hi new here just done a cu change and the rcd keeps tripping any ideas??" :banghead:

 

[ferg]

Horses for courses.

I have my Dewalt 18v combi for light stuff, a cheap 110v Ryobi SDS that I've had for about 7 years and a Milwaukee core drill I've had for longer, that I use for well... for core drilling.

I used the Milwaukee to put a 4" hole through 2' of black basalt not that long ago.
I can assure you even with a decent core bit it was nothing like a hot knife through butter.

I work on the principle that if I use each drill for what it's designed for then I'll still be using them happily for years.