I need to put some blinds up- have I got the right gear? 15 January at 1:59PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving 34 replies 869 views

diystarter7

ChilliBob said:

Whilst solid brickwork does vary, a decent bit makes the world of difference. 

In my old house I was putting full weight on hammer mode to drill a 10mm hole and it was just ridiculous.

Got some of the Bosch professional blue (literally, the shaft is smurf blue striped) drills, man it was like a knife through butter.

At which point my Dad did admit the bit I had borrowed from him (along with his drill probably!), was about 20 years old and done all sorts.

Just to add, I tend to use my stud finder thingy before drilling into any walls, just incase there is some cable or pipes - sometimes you get some odd results, but often it can be useful.

In my old house there were two wall lights, my guess was the cable would run down the wall and under the floor. The stud finder thingy told me one was wired to another or something, as there looked to be a live cable across the middle of the wall.. Hung my mirror a bit higher! 

Hi

Excellent post.
Do you mind posting a link to the drill bits please?
I've always said the bits matter, having good tools/bit makes a hard job easier
Many thanks beforehand

ChilliBob

Sure, these ones, https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-straight-shank-multi-purpose-drill-bits-4-piece-set/138KY?tc=RC3&ds_kid=92700048793290430&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=CjwKCAiAzp6eBhByEiwA_gGq5B04UQR0EV8T3ruUKB8yMSF0vboC4QZb3a2EXSAJFaVm6QaxqHnQfxoCv_4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Available in different sizes, kits, from Amazon, Toolstation etc. Not that pricey either.  

ChilliBob

Sorry, kits should have read sets really! I think I got this set or similar and some individual ones either side for bigger holes and pilot holes. 

fisherjim

I used to fit blinds and you won't drill into concrete with those drill bits you need an SDS drill which packs much more thump than a hammer drill.

Also drilling into Catnic Steel lintels with a 3.5mm Cobalt drill and fixing with self tapping screws is quite usual when fitting blinds.