Radiator Pipes/Laminate - Do I Need Drill?

pennypincher3562

I'm laying some flooring laminate and need to accommodate some radiator pipes.

I've asked some basic questions about the above on here before, and done some research. It appears that the best method is to use an electric drill to cut out the holes for the pipes, and finish with a jig saw.

I don't have an electric drill, and can't afford one at the moment.

Is it essential to use an electric drill, or is there a cheaper alternative?

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

Ruski

Are you sure you can't afford one?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7112946.htm

Plus a couple of quid on a 20mm spade bit...

Far better finish, imho.

HTH

Russ

pennypincher3562

Thanks Ruski, will look into the Argos drill...

flashg67

A hand coping saw would do it, but slower and needs a steadier hand

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Light-Steel-Metal-Frame-Coping-Saw-with-5-Assorted-Blades-Wooden-Handle-New-/141651457891?hash=item20fb15b763:g:PXkAAOSwd4tTsclR

I use plastic / wooden pipe collars to hide any errors....

eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-WHITE-RADIATOR-SLEEVES-PIPE-COLLARS-COVERS-COVER-PLASTIC-ROUND-FOR-15MM-PIPES-/201447135674?hash=item2ee72f59ba:g:nqEAAOSwo0JWGt8c

pennypincher3562

flashg67 wrote: »

A hand coping saw would do it, but slower and needs a steadier hand

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Light-Steel-Metal-Frame-Coping-Saw-with-5-Assorted-Blades-Wooden-Handle-New-/141651457891?hash=item20fb15b763:g:PXkAAOSwd4tTsclR

I use plastic / wooden pipe collars to hide any errors....

eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-WHITE-RADIATOR-SLEEVES-PIPE-COLLARS-COVERS-COVER-PLASTIC-ROUND-FOR-15MM-PIPES-/201447135674?hash=item2ee72f59ba:g:nqEAAOSwo0JWGt8c

Thanks, I might try and get one of those saws locally, and practise on old bits of laminate.