Value drill+drill bits

Dandytf

As I'll soon require to drill a hole in my soon to be delivered oak furniture land t.v. Cabinet.
I've searched and found a inexpensive drill from Argos@21 Uk pounds approx.
Are all drill pieces sets compatible with any drill, if not I'll need to purchase both drill+Pieces from Bosch (as an example at 55 for drill+7.99 for pieces

Unless an mser wants to recommend a suitable value drill with drill bits (for further home use)

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spadoosh

You get regular bits and SDS bits.

SDS have quite an obvious difference when being fitted, you pull down a sleeve, slot the bit in and its clamps on. Regular bits tend to require more of a screwing motion as the chuck clams around the bit. Old school drills will have a key which needs turning to clamp down.
If youre buying a £21 drill it will be using regular bits. Regular bits dont say much about them on them, SDS bits will always have SDS on them.

In the interest of not spending £21+ for not a lot of drilling have you asked anyone you know if you could borrow theirs?

cranford

Normally Argos have a drill special offer with their drills. The £20.99 cordless drill has a few drill bit offers one of which is £8.99. Need to check if it has the size bit you need,

Dandytf

Thanks everyone

I need to drill a smalle hole to run through some cables.
2 power cables kettle style,1 hdmi cable 1 Ethernet cable
Whilst I check drill options, do I drill from inside or outside of t.v. Cabinet

Dandytf

Since reviewed Argos cordless value drill +special offer bit set non sds.
As advised 20.99 drill+8.99 bits.
T.v cabinet doesn't arrive until Monday possibly setup following weekend as I have re cycle current glass stand.
I check that the small single door display part can take router +Apple TV on top.
All going well I can order and collect drill+bits from Argos
Thanks

Gloomendoom

If you want a neat finish on the outside, drill from the outside.

If you are drilling large diameter holes in timber, you might want to consider using a flat or auger bit. Flat bits are cheaper. Auger bits give a better finish.

Le_Kirk

If you do use a flat bit as advised above (and I would concur) drill part way through from one side and, as soon as the drill has started taking wood at the finished diameter and you can see the point of the drill break through, finish the drilling from the other side.

Head_The_Ball

Dandytf wrote: »

As I'll soon require to drill a hole in my soon to be delivered oak furniture land t.v. Cabinet...

Why do you need to drill a hole?

Can you not route all the cables at the rear?

TV Cabinets usually come with holes or cable access routes already provided.

Rodders53

Head_The_Ball wrote: »

TV Cabinets usually come with holes or cable access routes already provided.

+1

Most have 2 inch (50mm) diameter holes to allow 13A plug tops and scart plugs (remember them anyone?) to pass easily through. Even the pics on the furniture site shows the holes in back panels!

OP: A link to the specific unit you are buying may help determine if it has no holes ... Or a call/email to CS, perhaps?

£21 saved (probably)!

Dandytf

Head_The_Ball wrote: »

Why do you need to drill a hole?

Can you not route all the cables at the rear?

TV Cabinets usually come with holes or cable access routes already provided.

When I viewed the unit last week it has one large hole in main shelf part.
There isn't any hole if I were to place my router and apple t.,v. -it has a glass door -no separate shelf, more of a display type glass door as part of the cabinet.
Thought I've make use of it with router and apple t.v. As I don't want to sit everything on top off Sky q which will take main part which has the hole.

Dandytf

Rodders53 wrote: »

+1

Most have 2 inch (50mm) diameter holes to allow 13A plug tops and scart plugs (remember them anyone?) to pass easily through. Even the pics on the furniture site shows the holes in back panels!

OP: A link to the specific unit you are buying may help determine if it has no holes ... Or a call/email to CS, perhaps?

£21 saved (probably)!

https://www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk/furniture/rivermead-natural-solid-oak-small-tv-cabinet/194.html