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| Thread ID: 100720 | 2009-06-18 08:53:00 | Fibrolite Drilling | Poppa John (284) | PC World Chat |
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| 783332 | 2009-06-18 08:53:00 | Hi All, I want to cut/drill a 100/120mm dia hole in the outside wall of the house for a stove hood fan. At the momen all I can think of is a circle of small, tipped drill, holes the chip it out. Any other ideas? Thanks. PJ |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 783333 | 2009-06-18 09:52:00 | What about a jig saw with a masonry blade? | theother1 (3573) | ||
| 783334 | 2009-06-18 10:12:00 | Agreed. I once did similar on the laundry wall for a clothes dryer exhaust. Fine grade saw blade, take your time and it makes a really neat job. Make sure that it it right size first time. Going back to slightly enlarge the hole tended to make a ragged edge. | Scouse (83) | ||
| 783335 | 2009-06-18 10:28:00 | Pretty sure Hirepool etc hire out holesaws in both HSS and diamond-tipped? Would be cheaper than buying one if it's a one-off |
nofam (9009) | ||
| 783336 | 2009-06-18 11:35:00 | Hi All, I want to cut/drill a 100/120mm dia hole in the outside wall of the house for a stove hood fan. At the momen all I can think of is a circle of small, tipped drill, holes the chip it out. Any other ideas? Thanks. PJ That's what Hardies suggest if you haven't a hole saw. How old is this fibro? Pre 1988 it's very likely to contain Asbestos fibre with all the problems that entails. PS Get Metla to punch a hole in the wall :D |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 783337 | 2009-06-18 19:51:00 | Pretty sure Hirepool etc hire out holesaws in both HSS and diamond-tipped? Would be cheaper than buying one if it's a one-off I would use this option they do hire them out a hole saw will always do a better job |
gary67 (56) | ||
| 783338 | 2009-06-20 09:08:00 | If there is asbestos in thefirolite, just keep the area of the cut wet | KenESmith (6287) | ||
| 783339 | 2009-06-20 09:19:00 | Thanks for the replies. This project is on hold at the moment. It is very cold here in Wanganui & I am not allowed to work outside, It brings on Angina. PJ | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 783340 | 2009-06-20 21:46:00 | Thanks for the replies. This project is on hold at the moment. It is very cold here in Wanganui & I am not allowed to work outside, It brings on Angina. PJ Is she pretty ?? Sorry PJ. I'd do the multiple holes thingy too. But we started when we only had brace and bit.eh! Good tip to keep it wet also. |
Neil McC (178) | ||
| 783341 | 2009-06-21 06:22:00 | All done. My next door neighbour did the "drill lots of holes thingy" & chiseled it out.He has all his faculties & is stronger than me. Rangehood is now fitted & working. Thanks. PJ | Poppa John (284) | ||
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