Trouble threading Doorbell Wire through an existing hole

[Khuz360]

Hi All

I have tried to wire in a doorbell and I'm having trouble getting the wire through the hole on the inside to the outside and vice versa. I know the hole is at an angle and no matter how much wire I feed through it doesn't seem to come out the other end. I made the error of pulling out the old wire prematurely.

I have tried to use a stiff bicycle brake cable to see if that will go but it doesn't and even went as far as trying to magnetise the brake through which also didn't work.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might be able to solve this problem without drilling a new hole completely.

The hole is less than 6mm in diameter.

Thanks

 

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[Midwest]

if the drill bit goes all the way through, when it pokes out the other end, stop, loosen the chuck and affix the bell wire on to the drill bit with some insulation tape or similar and pull it through.

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[FatAlan]

This sounds like a job for Super Rod, although their magnet attachment is probably wider than 6mm. Remote door bell?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Cotton thread and a vacuum cleaner
Hold the nozzle over one hole, and dangle a length of thread in front of the other hole.

 

[telectrix]

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[Midwest]

Cotton thread and a vacuum cleaner
Hold the nozzle over one hole, and dangle a length of thread in front of the other hole.

You’re another one, that’s over stepping the mark. Young kids visit this forum you know!

 

[FatAlan]

I would recommend my pet caterpillar Cecil but again, I think he’s a bit too porky to get through that hole.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

If its getting stuck when you push it in and through. Then maybe apply a small but of lubricant spray. It should ease it through a bit easier

 

[brianmoooore]

Coat hanger wire with a small hook formed on the end in the hole from one side. Length of thin wire (1.0mm cpc, or thinner) doubled over and pushed in from the other side. Fish around with the coat hanger until you get a bite.