drills

A drill is a tool used for making round holes or driving fasteners. It is fitted with a bit, either a drill or driverchuck. with hand-operated types dramatically decreasing in popularity and cordless battery-powered ones proliferating.
Drills are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, construction, machine tool fabrication, construction and utility projects. Specially designed versions are made for miniature applications.

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    core drilling with a 2kg SDS?

    I wanted to know if anyone out there has successfully drilled a 120mm core with a 2kg (800W) sds drill. There seem to be a few core drills on the market now that are very thin and claim they place less load on the drill so a smaller drill can be used. I have a hitachi 800W drill (dh24pc3 is the...
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  2. H

    Right Angle Drills

    Has anyone got any views on the best right angle drill to get? I'm going to install my own pipes and radiators. It's a big old house with really thick joists. So I want to get the most rugged drill for the job. I've looked at a Bosch and a Dewalt. They seem ok. Also i'm unsure if I should get...
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  3. D

    ceramic sink?

    hi guys ive got install 2x ceramic kitchen sinks and will need to drill the hole for the taps, the sinks are reverisable and i presume have markings as where to drill, just wondered what drill bit you would use and any advise as these sinks are £200+ many thanks
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    CORGIdirect - New catalogue for March 2009 so get your sping deal on Porsadrill

    CORGIdirect magazine features Porsadrill and will deliver direct to your door. The ideal solution for professional plumbers CHECK OUT THE NEW CORGI CATALOGUE FOR MARCH 2009 Product Details...
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  5. N

    basin plughole tool

    can someone tell me a tool i can get to hold plughole whilst tightening nut underneath i believe there is one out there
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    Tool Fair (Yorkshire) Come and see us 12th 13th March - ********* will be at the show

    365 Drills will be up in Yorkshire for two days very soon. 12th and 13th March. If you need tools and want a free bacon roll and t-shirt then swing by! Website Always a good laugh!
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    Help Please

    What grades at school do you need to become a plumber? i have heard lots of different stuff but not sure what to belive, any help? Also what is the best way to go about becoming a plumber? Thanks
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  8. N

    Mixer Shower

    Ok, very poor pressure on shower, wc and basin taps in ensuite (Both H & C). Took up boards to look at pipes. Found:- 1 x 22mm Dia feeding HOT shower outlet and HOT tap 1 x 15mm Dia feeding COLD tap and WC Cistern 1 x 15mm Dia feeding COLD shower. Is this the way it should be acc to Regs? I...
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  9. O

    kitchen tap has low pressure on hot water side.

    hi guys, i fitted a new kitchen sink a few months ago and the customer has come back to me this week saying the hot water pressure/flow is lower than it was. i went to look removed the flexi that was supplied with the tap - no blockage. checked the other sinks on the downstairs floor and they...
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  10. J

    Drill replacement

    I am replaceing my cordless drill and wanted some input of you lads as to which brands/models have a good track record. Also anyone using Li-ion batteries if so what is the verdict. At present I am using an SDS corded makita which works fine but my cordless has seen better days (plus it is a...
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    pro's & con's of advertising?

    :cool: i everyone. just reading another thread and thought theres a good question to be asked. in your opinion, apart from the obvious - referalls and cards etc, what sort of results do you get from paid-for advertising, yell, classifieds etc, and do you consider them worth there while?. to...
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  12. O

    radiator wont bleed?

    Hi all. i changed some valves on a rad today and installed a new one in a 3 story house, bled the system back up with no problems, only one rad (in the bathroom) wouldnt bleed. i ruled out air lock as the system is a combi, i think it could be one of 2 things. either a build up of sludge or a...
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    • 365drills air bar bathroom bits bleed combi drain drills floor head hot loft pipes pressurised problem radiator sludge system valve valves water work
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    ********* are proud to support plumbing "The Next Generation.." Exhibitions London !

    365 Drills are happy to support (once again) the HIPS show for student plumbers. HIPS is short for Heating Engineers, Installers and Plumbers (Students) Main website for HIPS Welcome To HIP! The official...
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  14. J

    what size basin tap hole?

    hello all i need to drill a tap hole into a marble work top. Not sure what size though. have just bought a mixer tap with 10mm tails etc but no threaded flange to take a measurement from. Are all basin holes the same size, 30mm? Thanks, once someone has enlightened me can order the size from...
    • johnnyG
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    • 10mm 365drills basin bath drilling drills fitting flange jobs kitchen mixer mixer tap pipe sink size tap taps test tips website work
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    Tool testing? Anyone know if there are any manufacturers in the uk?

    hi guys, i was chatting to my builder friend who is off to sweden for a few days to test a few new hand tools out for a manufacturing company, in return for his views he gets to keep a shed load of the new products for free. i dont speak swedish but i do like the sound of a freebie. does anyone...
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    • 365drills anyone costs diamond drills fitting free manufacturers power power tools test testing tool tools trade work
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  16. O

    my 6 month old makita cordless started smoking :(

    i couldnt believe it, only had the damn thing 6 months and while i was drilling through the timbers in a stud wall it just started piling smoke out the vents with a very plasticy burning smell :S. took it home charged it up and it seems fine now, Should i carry on using it?
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  17. J

    how to drill marble?

    hi all Just purchased a solid oak wash stand with marble top, the basin is inset but comes with no pre drilled tap hole. My question is should i purchase a diamond core cutter, make a template and drill the hole myself, or am i likely to hit problems. I am only a d.i.yer so could do with some...
    • johnnyG
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    • Replies: 13
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  18. D

    Drilling hard tiles

    What do you lot use for drilling very hard tiles.. shower screens : riser rails etc etc.... Anybody tried the plumbers kit from 365 drills..?
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  19. M

    How to loose a rusty drain cock in central heating system

    The drain cock in my central system is rusty outside, looks green. I couldn't unscrew it. How can I unscrew it and drain the central heating system. Thanks for any tips!
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    Holesaws sizes for stack?

    What sizes of holesaw bits is a plumber most likely to use? e.g for stack/cistern?
    • plumermicky
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    • 10mm 365drills bits bosch cheap cistern diamond diamond drills drills holesaws plumber porcelain sizes stack tiles
    • Replies: 2
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