As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions about) I'll
need to drill lots of holes in joists. In the past I've "made do" with a
short spade bit in a drill held at an angle but it's not very satisfactory -
presumably a right angle drill is the correct tool for the job.
Can anyone suggest a sensibly priced right angle drill, or a decent
right-angle drilling attachment for a regular drill?

Dave

On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:59:49 +0100, "Dave"
wrote:

As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions about) I'll
need to drill lots of holes in joists. In the past I've "made do" with a
short spade bit in a drill held at an angle but it's not very satisfactory -
presumably a right angle drill is the correct tool for the job.
Can anyone suggest a sensibly priced right angle drill, or a decent
right-angle drilling attachment for a regular drill?

Probably best to hire a RA drill.

Right angled drill attachments are pretty poor in my experience but
may be ok if you are just drilling a few holes.

sPoNiX

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Dave wrote:

As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions
about) I'll need to drill lots of holes in joists. In the past I've
"made do" with a short spade bit in a drill held at an angle but it's
not very satisfactory - presumably a right angle drill is the correct
tool for the job.
Can anyone suggest a sensibly priced right angle drill, or a decent
right-angle drilling attachment for a regular drill?

Dave

Uless your joists are particularly close together, you should be able to get
a short-bodied single speed drill (i.e. without the added length of 2-speed
gearbox, hammer action etc.) plus spade bit in square without needing to
drill at an angle. [Even my old B&D 2-speed hammer drill plus spade bit is
only 14" long, and will *just* go in - even if it means starting at an angle
until the point is embedded, and then straightening it up].
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"Dave" wrote in message
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As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions about)
I'll
need to drill lots of holes in joists. In the past I've "made do" with a
short spade bit in a drill held at an angle but it's not very
satisfactory -
presumably a right angle drill is the correct tool for the job.
Can anyone suggest a sensibly priced right angle drill, or a decent
right-angle drilling attachment for a regular drill?

Unless your joists are really close together I would use a cut down spade
bit. Grind some flats on the end to stop it slipping.

Jim A

On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:59:49 +0100, "Dave"
wrote:

As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions about) I'll
need to drill lots of holes in joists. In the past I've "made do" with a
short spade bit in a drill held at an angle but it's not very satisfactory -
presumably a right angle drill is the correct tool for the job.
Can anyone suggest a sensibly priced right angle drill, or a decent
right-angle drilling attachment for a regular drill?

Dave


I have a Makita angle drill that I have had for some time and use
quite a lot. It's a great deal better than angle attachments on a
regular drill.

Voltage is only 12v but it is geared to a greater degree than
conventional drills and so while running slower has good torque.

For joist drilling, I use it with auger bits which are a lot easier to
use than spade bits.

Other applicaions like screwdriving in awkward corners make it worth
buying one of these if you have a fair amount to do.


..andy

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"Dave" wrote in message
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As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions about)
I'll
need to drill lots of holes in joists.

I think your first question should be "do I really need all these holes in
the joists". A bit of planning can reduce the number considerably.