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Stupid question of the day!
I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam |
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Stupid question of the day!
Sam S. wrote:
I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam Hi, How about using a Exacto knife kind. carefully cut a hole, don't drill. Tony |
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Stupid question of the day!
"Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam Not dumb at all. That is a really smart question! Cutting first is the best option but hard to do for such a small hole. If drilling from the top I would "part" the carpet to expose the backing, use a slow speed cordless. If you notice the fiber wrapping around the bit. STOP and regroup. Your greatest risk is with a Berber or other continuous loop carpet. Colbyt |
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Stupid question of the day!
Cut an X in the carpet and tape or hold back the carpet, then drill your
hole. The carpet will just then fit around the cable. If you drill the carpet it will probally catch a tread and then ruin the carpet. "Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam |
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"Colbyt" wrote in message news:MXPff.585968$xm3.499279@attbi_s21... "Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam Not dumb at all. That is a really smart question! Cutting first is the best option but hard to do for such a small hole. If drilling from the top I would "part" the carpet to expose the backing, use a slow speed cordless. If you notice the fiber wrapping around the bit. STOP and regroup. Your greatest risk is with a Berber or other continuous loop carpet. Best solution is to use an old-work low-voltage plate, and put the outlet in the wall where it belongs. Fifteen bucks or so will buy the long drill bit, keyhole saw and needed hardware. Additional outlets even cheaper, since you already have the tools. Second best solution is to drill through the quarter round and the bottom of the baseboard. Most cable installs, especially the 'free' installations, are hack jobs, in my experience. aem sends... |
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Stupid question of the day!
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I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam You don't want to drill the pile, especially if it is Berber. Take fine scissors and gut pile out of the spot you are going to use. Just for added insurance, I would put a some glue on the spot and let it dry. Use a utility knife or xacto to cut out the hole. Why are you going through carpet? |
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"Norminn" wrote Why are you going through carpet? You would have to see the set up of my place, to really understand it. This is for my computer. The cable installer gave me three options, and I thought of another, but didn't want him to do it. My computer room is in the front of my house, I live in a bi-level. Option 1: Run cable around front door, hide the cable in a shadow line of the siding, and come through wall. You would still be able to see the cable, but I would probably be the only one who would notice it. Option 2: Fish the cable through the wall, go into the attic, out a vent and down the side of the house. Option 3: Run the cable into the laundry room (back of house), use a router and wireless something or other. I had the router, and he gave me the exterior card, or whatever they're called. My brother which is computer savvy, called the guy a lazy SOB, because he says my cable should be hooked directly to the computer, then the router etc. He named off numerous reasons including security, I'm only getting about half the speed I should (although I'm thrilled with it compared to dial up), and some other reasons I can't remember. Anyways, the cable can be run through the unfinished ceiling in the laundry room, into the garage which has a finished ceiling along with HVAC ducts, along the ceiling corner where garage door wires are run, and up through to the computer room. Only about 10 ft of cable wire will be seen in the garage. BTW, I won't be putting any holes into the duct work. |
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"Sam S." wrote in message ... My brother which is computer savvy, called the guy a lazy SOB, because he says my cable should be hooked directly to the computer, then the router etc. He named off numerous reasons including security, You may want to verify the above. I really think your cable should go to your cable modem and then to your router for maximum security. From your router it should go to each computer. Otherwise everything on your computer is an open network to anyone who knows how to hack. Colbyt |
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On 19-Nov-2005, "Sam S." wrote: Option 1: ... Option 2: ... Option 3: ... Option 4 - run the cable to some convenient place and attach it to the cable modem at the entry point. Connect the modem to a wireless router. Add a wireless connection to your computer. That minimizes the cable run and ensures that you only need to drill one hole to whatever entry point you decide. This can be in the basement/utility room/whatever. If you already have cable for TV, you can put the modem/router at that point unless the cable company insists on separate runs for TV and Internet. Mike |
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"Colbyt" wrote You may want to verify the above. I really think your cable should go to your cable modem and then to your router for maximum security. From your router it should go to each computer. Otherwise everything on your computer is an open network to anyone who knows how to hack. Colbyt LOL, yeah, what you said! Right now, there's no cable running to my main computer. There lies the security issue, I guess. |
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"Michael Daly" wrote Option 4 - run the cable to some convenient place and attach it to the cable modem at the entry point. Connect the modem to a wireless router. Add a wireless connection to your computer. That minimizes the cable run and ensures that you only need to drill one hole to whatever entry point you decide. This can be in the basement/utility room/whatever. This is the way it is set up now. I forgot to put the modem in there. Brother says this is a security issue. Also, why I'm getting half the speed I should. |
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Stupid question of the day!
How about hammering a nail through to make a hole?
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Sam,
The cable must connect to the cable modem and then goes to the router. The CAT5 plugs into the router, but better yet, in your case you need to go wireless. Get a Wireless-G router which has the speed you want. The normal range is about 200-300 feet. Someone with experience can help you set up the necessary security. As for the speed issue, the cable company controls the speed depending on what you pay for. There are several levels of speed available and they are controlled by the MAC address of your cable modem. I really believe that once you go wireless you will be glad you did. The router normally has four hard wired ports that you can plug into and you can have almost unlimited wireless. The wireless at the computer end can be USB, an internal card, a plug-in card for a laptop and maybe a couple more. Joey Sam S. wrote: I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam |
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Stupid question of the day!
Colbyt wrote:
"Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam Not dumb at all. That is a really smart question! Cutting first is the best option but hard to do for such a small hole. If drilling from the top I would "part" the carpet to expose the backing, use a slow speed cordless. If you notice the fiber wrapping around the bit. STOP and regroup. Your greatest risk is with a Berber or other continuous loop carpet. Colbyt Heat up a large nail w/propane torch and melt a spot where you want to drill before drilling |
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Stupid question of the day!
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"Norminn" wrote Why are you going through carpet? You would have to see the set up of my place, to really understand it. This is for my computer. The cable installer gave me three options, and I thought of another, but didn't want him to do it. My computer room is in the front of my house, I live in a bi-level. Why not bury the cable and bring it through the wall nearest where it will be used, or am I missing something? |
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Stupid question of the day!
"Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam Use a carpet drill! Steve |
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Stupid question of the day!
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 03:01:03 GMT, "Sam S." wrote:
"Michael Daly" wrote Option 4 - run the cable to some convenient place and attach it to the cable modem at the entry point. Connect the modem to a wireless router. Add a wireless connection to your computer. That minimizes the cable run and ensures that you only need to drill one hole to whatever entry point you decide. This can be in the basement/utility room/whatever. This is the way it is set up now. I forgot to put the modem in there. Brother says this is a security issue. Also, why I'm getting half the speed I should. The cable company can check the cable and tell you the bandwidth you are getting. While they were installing the cable they should have tested it then. Your speed can be slow for reasons like time of day (kids out of school, file downloads, and the number of houses on your "node"). Ask the cable tech support to see what actual bandwidth you have been assigned. They can change the "throttling" to give you more or less, but then more bandwidth cost more dollars. For the security; hopefully your router has a default firewall, BUT Windows Operating system is your biggest enemy as it installs so your system is open to attack right out of the box. Gibson Research is a good source for testing your machine. Do the "Shields up" ("The Internet's quickest, most popular, reliable and trusted, free Internet security checkup and information service. And now in its Port Authority Edition, it's also the most powerful and complete. Check your system here, and begin learning about using the Internet safely") test to see what ports are open and subject to attack and close them off to any sniffers, etc. Oren "My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore excused from saving Universes." |
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I prefer melting a small hole through the carpet. Heat up an awl
or other object with a propane torch or even the kitchen stove. All the yarn ends will be melted and sealed with no chance to unravel. (top posted for your convenience) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Keep the whole world singing . . . . DanG (remove the sevens) "Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Thanks, Sam |
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Norminn wrote: You don't want to drill the pile, especially if it is Berber. Take fine scissors and gut pile out of the spot you are going to use. Just for added insurance, I would put a some glue on the spot and let it dry. Use a utility knife or xacto to cut out the hole. Why are you going through carpet? How about Hot Gluing the area? -- Impeach Bush ! a noble cause Operation Iraqi Liberation = O.I.L. |
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"Sam S." wrote in message ... I'm running a cable line and have to drill through some carpet. I don't want the bit to catch or snag the carpet, and maybe pull a thread so it ruins the entire rug. How does one drill through carpet? Cut it first? Get DSL instead. |
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On 20-Nov-2005, "Toller" wrote: Get DSL instead. So you can get ****ed off at the phone company instead of the cable company. 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. Mike |
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Stupid question of the day!
"Sam S." wrote in message m... "Colbyt" wrote You may want to verify the above. I really think your cable should go to your cable modem and then to your router for maximum security. From your router it should go to each computer. Otherwise everything on your computer is an open network to anyone who knows how to hack. Colbyt LOL, yeah, what you said! Right now, there's no cable running to my main computer. There lies the security issue, I guess. For most residential applications a "locked down and encrypted" wireless router is acceptable. Your reduced bandwidth may be caused by an older wireless router. The suggestion to call your cable company and ask what you can expect is a good one. For what it is worth around here they require a splitter at the point of entry with one side of the splitter serving the computer and the other the rest of the cable outlets. The cable networks do have slowdowns during high usage periods. For that matter so does DSL. It all depends on how much your provider oversells their bandwidth. Colbyt |
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