Pocster Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, SteamyTea said: Knifes should be sharp edge upwards to stop them blunting. Think I can spot a potential issue with upward facing knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuerteStu Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I've taught loads apprentices over the years how to use power tools properly. Overwhelmingly, the problem is using the trigger as an on or off switch, and not slowly applying pressure. Steady as you go Don't lean on the back of the drill as it starts, let the rotation do the initial cutting before putting too much weight behind it. Concentrate on just holding the drill in the same place. Often the surface isn't flat, if the first part of the drilling is off centre, then angle the drill until the tip ends up behind where the mark was, then slowly straighten up. As you drill deeper, the tip of the drill is where the fixing will end up. Try and hold it as straight as possible. Picture the back of the drill moving forwards, not the tip of the drill bit. There's no shame in starting of a hole with it not on hammer mode. Go steady on just rotary if you're scared of the drills power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuerteStu Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 People often forget that skillful use of power tools takes years to master and most of the subtle details of their use are subconscious.. You just do it. It's an art, it takes time to get there. There's no harm in buying a few quids worth of materials and just practicing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 One problem with drilling into brick or block walls is that you don't know where the joints are, and sod's law means you half hit a brick and a strip of mortar. Another good reason to not build with those outdated materials that the English are so fond of. An old American friend of mine who worked for many years in Architect's offices told me that she had never heard the saying 'as safe as bricks and mortar'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 level attachment for drill? other makes are available https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374700960517?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338749401&toolid=20006&customid=GB_11700_374700960517.143190959455~1869363522882-g_EAIaIQobChMIxNPzgZecggMV1JCDBx0Mswv_EAQYBCABEgIw-_D_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Saw this and thought it might be of interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, MJNewton said: Saw this and thought it might be of interest! Looks like a new toy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Yes very good idea, but they don’t say what price!! (Even with 40% off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I must admit it is always a concern when price isn't up front. It usuallly means it'll be significantly more than what you want/expect it to be! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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