crispy_wafer Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Morning all, I need to bash my blocks about 10mm or so I can install backboxes, I've done a handful, chain drilling and then using a wide chisel and a brick hammer to clean up with some success. But, my wrists are aching, I'm getting bored, and it's taking a long time to do... What's the best type of chisel for my SDS to speed up this task. I'm happy chain drilling to depth, as I can get my son to do that before I follow him round with the SDS. Thanks Marek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) Multitool is good for this, much quicker than drilling, plus you don’t need to chisel out Edited August 30 by Chanmenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy_wafer Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 I do use the multi for tidying up the edges, hadnt thought about trying a whole cut out with one though, the blocks are only fibolite blocks, not too hard, but not the softest either, any specific type of blade? Or just go at it with an old metal or wood bit (I do keep a pile of old ones for the crappy jobs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I have used one of these in the past, it worked well. https://www.toolstation.com/tct-sds-plus-electricians-box-cutter/p17695 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Paulie Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 i did a quick final box last night as i missed a AV box when i did them all. SDS drill with 30 or 40mm flat bit went through block like butter, just guide the bit by grasping onto it while it does its thing. I stitch drilled my brick as its solid, but on block just go straight in with the SDS chisel, takes like 5 minutes a box or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 6 hours ago, crispy_wafer said: I do use the multi for tidying up the edges, hadnt thought about trying a whole cut out with one though, the blocks are only fibolite blocks, not too hard, but not the softest either, any specific type of blade? Or just go at it with an old metal or wood bit (I do keep a pile of old ones for the crappy jobs) I use a carbide tipped blade, but my blocks are pretty soft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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