Handy with a drill? Quick question

lahadaextranjera

lahadaextranjera

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Hi guys,

I've been playing with my drill and I'm not very good. I need to use an 8mm wallplug (yes I've checked the screw size) to put up a bracket attachment for my TT.

Problem is, so far I've made a right mess of the wall. Should I use a 6mm and then go up to 8mm? Maybe the drill bit is blunt?? It is a masonary bit.
 
kpmarine

kpmarine

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What are you drilling into? Also, when you say "wall plug", are you referring to those wall anchors?
 
lahadaextranjera

lahadaextranjera

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I'm drilling into the wall to attach a metal bracket. The wall plug is the plastic 'anchor' that will hold the screw in place.
 
racerboy71

racerboy71

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lahadaextranjera said:
This is a wall plug but u must call it an anchor in that case
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those things aren't the best, they can easily pull out if you put a lot of weight on them..

if you're only drilling into sheet rock, it should drill easily enough.. try out a new bit.. and yes, start a small pilot hole first, then go full whack with whatever end size you want..
 
kpmarine

kpmarine

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Yeah, they're marketed as "wall anchors" where I live normally. "What kind of wall?" was more what I was asking. You said you were using a masonry bit, are you actually drilling concrete or the like? Or just into sheet rock (drywall)? Masonry bits are designed for harder materials, so if you're drilling into wood or other soft materials, they can chew it up instead of making a clean hole. Going with a more gradual increase in size may help prevent that somewhat.
 
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jimmygreenfingers

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You can use the 6mm and open it up with the 8mm if you like, no harm there. What you drilling into, i assume blocks behind dotndab plasterboard which is pretty common if so then a decent bit and drill will go through that like a knife through butter. Thos plugs are fine for your purpose, its not as if its gonna need to hold mega weight.
 
scroglodyte

scroglodyte

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put some upper body strength into it, and wear goggles. the masonry bit should work. i would come to Espana and be your handy-man;)
 
lahadaextranjera

lahadaextranjera

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Just can't get the staff these days !!! HAhA.

Judging by the pink/red dust flying out I'd say it was brick that I was drilling into. I've got a friend coming over later and he's a mechanic so I reckon we'll be doing it (the wall) together.

The ceiling is metal so no joy there. My RH is too wide 33% - 62% and I want it to be 50-60% which is what I had last year. The TT is attached to a huge carbon filter 10 or 12" diameter. The 2 are heavy to I need to do a good job.

I don't have goggle so I wear my huge sunglasses instead. I usually wear them in the main room - part of the look !!
 
kpmarine

kpmarine

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This is normally common sense, but I've seen it overlooked alot. Please make sure your anchors are rated for what you're using them for. Drilling into masonry can take a bit (No pun intended.). Make sure to back out the bit often to clear debris, prevents trashing your bit. Aside from that, put your back into it, and you'll do swell. 8)
 
lahadaextranjera

lahadaextranjera

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kpmarine said:
This is normally common sense, but I've seen it overlooked alot. Please make sure your anchors are rated for what you're using them for. Drilling into masonry can take a bit (No pun intended.). Make sure to back out the bit often to clear debris, prevents trashing your bit. Aside from that, put your back into it, and you'll do swell. 8)
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So what ur saying is that I'm a skinny little weakling void of common sense. I might have to agree !!!
 
scroglodyte

scroglodyte

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get the hole drilled......and then run the bit in and out of the hole to make sure its open enough. do it slowly, so you don't damage your bit............
 
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