Proch wrote:
I need to drill a 1" hole in the floor from the cellar up through a 2x4, yet
there is only about 8" of clearance at the spot where I would drill due to a
beam. What are my options other than to purchase a right angle drill? I'm
not even sure if I'll get the clearance I need from the right angle drills
that I see at the local stores.


I have a right angle attachment that screws onto a 3/8 drill,
but not a purpose built r/a drill. The attachment was a lot cheaper than
a pupose built drill.

I don't think that the attachment would work with your clearance issues,
especially when one considers the length of the bit required to drill.

I'd take a hard look at drilling down from above.

Measure the heck out of the upper and under arrangement, then
drll down with a small diameter (less than 1/4 inch) bit for a pilot
hole.

Use a wire coat hanger painted yellow or white down though the
pilot hole to see where you come out. Adjust your upper drill
entry point with reference to the pilot hole and drill down with
your 1 inch bit to ce out where you want in the 2 x 4.

I think your clearances are such that you are going to be stuck
with coming in from above.