Casing walls and sinking back boxes

[swc]

Hi
I have permission from building control to start work I have many backboxes to sink and cables to chase up walls.
What I was thinking of is using something like this in the picture but one I can attach to a SDS drill. Do they exist?
I don't think I have the strength to do this manually.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck-electricians-bolster-3-x-11/63668

 

[dagrat]

There's no picture mate but there are various wall chasers and back box sinkers on the market you could use.
or employ a labourer to do it for you.

 

[swc]

sorry forgot to add link

 

[dagrat]

Think you would be better off buying a wall chaser, particularly if you have a lot of chases it will pay for itself.
the attachment for the sds would do the job but could make a real mess, particularly if plaster is not bonded well. The wall chaser gives a much neater finish.

 

[kingeri]

We've been doing this kinda thing manually for years! But yes, a wallchaser is a big help if you have a lot to do. They are basically two angle grinders together. Make sure you get a suction device too unless you like cleaning up inch thick dust!

 

[kingeri]

True, wall chasers not only cut down on labour/time but also give a nice clean edge to your chases.....usually! On old plaster or render it might still start falling off though!

 

[onfire25]

Check this picture out.....i picked up this lot off ebay for £120!!! SDS single and double box cutter, with dust collector and 5x 7mm SDS drill bits, 20mm SDS channel chaser, 80mm SDS bolster all in one box.

Ive just done a job....converted single socket to double, chased up to provide single spur for TV, shased another single point and up to ceiling for tv coax and point. Chased a further 2 double sockets on other side of room. With marking out and chasing....from memory it only took about 45min.....maybe hour max.......highly recommend getting something like.

 

[swc]

Nah if the wall caser is just two angle grinders, can I not just use an angle grinder ? It so happens my dad just brought a cheapo angle grider because cutting off 10mm off a tile using a normal tile cutter is difficult. It saves my wallet and my ears

 

[onfire25]

Nah if the wall caser is just two angle grinders, can I not just use an angle grinder ? It so happens my dad just brought a cheapo angle grider because cutting off 10mm off a tile using a normal tile cutter is difficult. It saves my wallet and my ears

Your choice how you do....just given a good option that works great for me.

You can use a single angle grinder but will take twice as long. Sometimes spending that extra £20-30 etc makes life a bit easier and quicker

 

[onfire25]

Nah if the wall caser is just two angle grinders, can I not just use an angle grinder ? It so happens my dad just brought a cheapo angle grider because cutting off 10mm off a tile using a normal tile cutter is difficult. It saves my wallet and my ears

oh.....and in respect of saving your ears.....get ear defenders

 

[Amp David]

Hi
I don't think I have the strength to do this manually.

Don't be such a wimp:smilielol5:

 

[bodgit & scarpe]

You can only use an angle grinder in a empty house. 2 min in and you wont be able to see the wall through the dust

 

[Amp David]

Wrong ! you can use one in a non empty house too, just makes cleaning up a lot more difficult:smilielol5: