Takelargebites
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What is the best type of drill bit for drilling holes in wood framing for 3" PVC ? Are the self feed bits best? I see a 3-5/8 by Milwaukee for about $100.
A good right-angle drill is the way to go.If its your first big hole with a self feed, better be ready for an injury...
I could say the same for the old brace and adjustable bit that I grew up with. Come to think of it, I'm sure the brace and bit was faster, except in tight spaces where you had to ratchet it.It takes longer, but is less dangerous, and will do the job.
I still have 2 of those ratchet bit braces and a whole lot of auger bitsI could say the same for the old brace and adjustable bit that I grew up with. Come to think of it, I'm sure the brace and bit was faster, except in tight spaces where you had to ratchet it.
I ground off the hex ends of gramps old auger bits and they work fine in most drills up to about 1"
He also left me with a 3 speed hand drill, with quick change gears, of the greatest beauty and construction. It went away with one of my workers, and now all of the classic tools are locked up. Much easier than lugging a generator to a gate job.
http://www.angels.galootcentral.com/chuckzitur/geared_drills.htm
As a afterthought, I would try a and design out ANY 4" holes in framing lumber. I built many a house and never drilled a hole for a 3" pipe. Also, not many timbers will allow such a huge hole structurally, code wise.
Sawzall works wonders too on the double top plate and/or any structural beam that gets in the way.He must live in sawzall bottom plate country.
What kind of houses do you work in that NEVER need to drill a 3" pipe through the floor or inside a wall?
Sawzall works wonders too on the double top plate and/or any structural beam that gets in the way.
This is awkward, but...
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