Ho to make a hole in a shelf?
I need to run some cables up the back of a built in bookshelf. How can I make a neat hole if my drill will not fit, I am trying to avoid purchasing a 90 deg Chuck?
I thought of using my small electric screwdriver but it does not have the power to drive the bit.
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5 years ago
Can't you just dril from the other side? If not try to use the drill bit by hand.
Answer 5 years ago
Hi, the issue is the same. There are more than one shelf.
I will try by hand. But I think it is going to be hard going.
5 years ago
its possible to drill a hole with a knife point. one does not simply spin the point, but rather uses a bit more "body english" Easier to show than to explain. One could also use a drill chuck without the drill. Slightly time consuming handwork to turn a drill bit by hand. IIRC, chucks can usually be unscrewed from the drill with an allen wrench.
5 years ago
A little bit far out but it would also work --- Use a soldering iron to char the spot where you want the hole. You should then be able to pick the burnt wood out with a knife. It will take a while and smoke some but it would eventually get through. Be careful not to set anything on fire.
If you have a lot of time and are adventurous you can put a glob of peanut butter on the spot and then get a mouse from the pet store and put the cage over the spot where you want the hole. The vermin will chew its way through after a while.
For the fastest solution, get a grade school kid and point him at the spot. Tell him that under no circumstances is he (or she) allowed to put a hole in that spot. Withing a few hours they will have figured it all out and punched a nice clean hole for you.
Answer 5 years ago
I forgot I have said grade schooler at hand...
5 years ago
Shelving is usually pine wood and should be easily holed by a hand reamer or old hand bit or well tooled friend.
Answer 5 years ago
I have many well oiled friends. Not may well tooled ones :)
5 years ago
thank you all for your input
5 years ago
Try a flexible drive for your drill.
Answer 5 years ago
Thank you Steveastrouk. I saw one at the hardware store... but I fixated on the actual 90 degree Chuck.... :|
The only concern I might have would be on how to apply the downward pressure on the bit as those flexible drives dont seem to cater for it ...
Any thoughts on that ?
Answer 5 years ago
A decent one is designed for thrust loads - try it in the shop !
Answer 5 years ago
A good sharp bit shouldn't need a lot of force.