On Jan 20, 10:35*am, RedDwarf wrote:
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thanks everyone. I wouldn't mind drilling - the problem is when I
drill, i'm going through a spade bit like every 2 or 3 studs. it's
getting expensive.
I may do a combination of both running it across the rafters and going
through some of the stud walls. Thanks again!

I concur w/ the others -- do a neat job, correctly.

What are you using for bits and what kind of studs? No way in a
typical stud should that be a problem and even if you do dull a spade
bit all it takes is about 30 seconds on each side at the grinder to
make it better than new--certainly don't need a new one.

For such work I prefer a self-feeding augur instead, anyway, though...

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