Core Drill for Bathroom / Kitchen Fans

[jeremy]

My SDS drill that i use for core cutting is a Ryobi 650W currently £39.99 from screwfix. Have done a lot of Ex fans box chiselling etc. 3 1/2 years old and now realise That if I'd greased the SDS connection it wouldn't be squeaking at me now. that drill has made it's money many times over and has clutch hammer and normal . You could do a lot worse.

 

[TPES]

Dont know how long this link will work for but can you tell me what you think to it... its cheap!! but is it worth buying?

PERLES DIAMOND CORE DRILL 110V 1050W on eBay, also Drills, Drills, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 10-Dec-08 08:58:35 GMT)

Thanks

 

[jeremy]

I've never heard of Perles but bear in mind you'll need a transformer as well. It wont chisel so you'd have to buy another one for that if you do any chasing( it's not SDS, therfore has no rotostop) I would only buy powertools that I can take back the same day if there's a problem. How cheap can this be?!

 

[grumpy17]

Hi just came across this thread although its a little old I wonder if someone can advise me. I have to use a core drill to fit a fan in a flat where i can put the cover on from a window but drilling from a ladder is out of the question.( I know it should be anyway) Does anyone know how much mess of the wall they make if you drill from the inside out or will the vent cover up any splinterings. Anyones experiences would be appreciated.

 

[TPES]

Shouldnt make too much mess, Use a hole saw bit to get through your plaster then once on the brick use your core drill. Always drill inside out anyway.

 

[grumpy17]

Many thanks for that, the thought of drilling from a ladder isnt one I entertain for long especially not with a core drill.