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Avoiding dust scattering when you drill
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When I drill into concrete, stone or similar materials - a lot of dust gets scattered. I realize this might sound like a newbie/trivial question, but - how can I avoid this? Both dust getting on me, and even more importantly - into the air people breath and onto furniture and other items?
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When I drill into concrete, stone or similar materials - a lot of dust gets scattered. I realize this might sound like a newbie/trivial question, but - how can I avoid this? Both dust getting on me, and even more importantly - into the air people breath and onto furniture and other items?
cleaning drill dust vacuum
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When I drill into concrete, stone or similar materials - a lot of dust gets scattered. I realize this might sound like a newbie/trivial question, but - how can I avoid this? Both dust getting on me, and even more importantly - into the air people breath and onto furniture and other items?
cleaning drill dust vacuum
asked 10 hours ago
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When I drill into concrete, stone or similar materials - a lot of dust gets scattered. I realize this might sound like a newbie/trivial question, but - how can I avoid this? Both dust getting on me, and even more importantly - into the air people breath and onto furniture and other items?
cleaning drill dust vacuum
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Get it wet!
When drilling or cutting stone, using water to cool the bit will help cut faster and smoother and prolong the life of the bit. When drilling, you don't need a special drill because all of the electrics are safely away from the water. When using a saw or grinder, one made for wet cutting is recommended.
Of course, using water also means zero dust. You have some dirty water to clean up, but nothing at all goes into the air. I've cut granite countertops in place using a wet saw and plastic and had no dust in the house at all - just some dirty water splatter.
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
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How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
1
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
1
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
add a comment
|
One option is for someone to stand next to you with the nozzle of a (running) vacuum cleaner, and position it very carefully near the drill bit. Most of the dust should get caught. Down-sides to this solution:
- It can harm the vacuum cleaner nozzle/attachment
- This still misses some dust (more if we're not careful and precise)
- I can't always get someone to help me with drilling
- Sometimes there isn't enough room for both people or for both the nozzle and the drill bit.
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
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For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
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Cut a tennis ball in half. Drill a hole in the center of one half, slide the half over the drill bit, line up the drill and bit to where the hole is to be. Slide the half ball up against the wall and start drilling. The half ball will catch the dust and keep it from getting into the air...
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
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The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
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Just buy an appropriately-formed plastic device to put around the head of your drill.
A search on AliExpress yields a few promising candidates:
and
answered 3 hours ago
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Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
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Get it wet!
When drilling or cutting stone, using water to cool the bit will help cut faster and smoother and prolong the life of the bit. When drilling, you don't need a special drill because all of the electrics are safely away from the water. When using a saw or grinder, one made for wet cutting is recommended.
Of course, using water also means zero dust. You have some dirty water to clean up, but nothing at all goes into the air. I've cut granite countertops in place using a wet saw and plastic and had no dust in the house at all - just some dirty water splatter.
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
14.2k2 gold badges27 silver badges50 bronze badges
How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
1
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
1
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
add a comment
|
Get it wet!
When drilling or cutting stone, using water to cool the bit will help cut faster and smoother and prolong the life of the bit. When drilling, you don't need a special drill because all of the electrics are safely away from the water. When using a saw or grinder, one made for wet cutting is recommended.
Of course, using water also means zero dust. You have some dirty water to clean up, but nothing at all goes into the air. I've cut granite countertops in place using a wet saw and plastic and had no dust in the house at all - just some dirty water splatter.
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
14.2k2 gold badges27 silver badges50 bronze badges
How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
1
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
1
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
add a comment
|
Get it wet!
When drilling or cutting stone, using water to cool the bit will help cut faster and smoother and prolong the life of the bit. When drilling, you don't need a special drill because all of the electrics are safely away from the water. When using a saw or grinder, one made for wet cutting is recommended.
Of course, using water also means zero dust. You have some dirty water to clean up, but nothing at all goes into the air. I've cut granite countertops in place using a wet saw and plastic and had no dust in the house at all - just some dirty water splatter.
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
14.2k2 gold badges27 silver badges50 bronze badges
Get it wet!
When drilling or cutting stone, using water to cool the bit will help cut faster and smoother and prolong the life of the bit. When drilling, you don't need a special drill because all of the electrics are safely away from the water. When using a saw or grinder, one made for wet cutting is recommended.
Of course, using water also means zero dust. You have some dirty water to clean up, but nothing at all goes into the air. I've cut granite countertops in place using a wet saw and plastic and had no dust in the house at all - just some dirty water splatter.
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
14.2k2 gold badges27 silver badges50 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
14.2k2 gold badges27 silver badges50 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
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answered 10 hours ago
JPhi1618JPhi1618
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How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
1
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
1
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
add a comment
|
How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
1
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
1
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
How do I keep my drill bit wet while I'm drilling? Is that even possible? :-
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
Running water. Use a water hose set on low, a bucket higher than you with a siphon hose, or even a cup of water that you pour slowly. For drilling holes in a wall, something pressurized (even slightly) is best so you can get water more in the hole. Even water around the hole will capture the dust, and pulling the bit out every few seconds will help cool it and push water to the cutting area.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
1
1
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
On a larger, more professional scale there are special drills and hollow bits that give you pressurized running water to the end of the bit and keeps the cutting area flush with cool water.
– JPhi1618
8 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
I usually cannot arrange for something like running water to come out of a hose while I drill; and in many places I drill there are water-sensitive items on the floor even if I could have water running. :-(
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
1
1
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
Yea, of course. A vacuum is easier and faster in a lot of cases. It's just another option for different situations. And answering your own question is a great way to share tricks that you have learned. My answer isn't meant to take anything away from yours.
– JPhi1618
6 hours ago
add a comment
|
One option is for someone to stand next to you with the nozzle of a (running) vacuum cleaner, and position it very carefully near the drill bit. Most of the dust should get caught. Down-sides to this solution:
- It can harm the vacuum cleaner nozzle/attachment
- This still misses some dust (more if we're not careful and precise)
- I can't always get someone to help me with drilling
- Sometimes there isn't enough room for both people or for both the nozzle and the drill bit.
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
1
For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
add a comment
|
One option is for someone to stand next to you with the nozzle of a (running) vacuum cleaner, and position it very carefully near the drill bit. Most of the dust should get caught. Down-sides to this solution:
- It can harm the vacuum cleaner nozzle/attachment
- This still misses some dust (more if we're not careful and precise)
- I can't always get someone to help me with drilling
- Sometimes there isn't enough room for both people or for both the nozzle and the drill bit.
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
1
For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
add a comment
|
One option is for someone to stand next to you with the nozzle of a (running) vacuum cleaner, and position it very carefully near the drill bit. Most of the dust should get caught. Down-sides to this solution:
- It can harm the vacuum cleaner nozzle/attachment
- This still misses some dust (more if we're not careful and precise)
- I can't always get someone to help me with drilling
- Sometimes there isn't enough room for both people or for both the nozzle and the drill bit.
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
One option is for someone to stand next to you with the nozzle of a (running) vacuum cleaner, and position it very carefully near the drill bit. Most of the dust should get caught. Down-sides to this solution:
- It can harm the vacuum cleaner nozzle/attachment
- This still misses some dust (more if we're not careful and precise)
- I can't always get someone to help me with drilling
- Sometimes there isn't enough room for both people or for both the nozzle and the drill bit.
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
1707 bronze badges
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For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
add a comment
|
1
For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
1
1
For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
For "one-hand-able" drilling, you can hold the vacuum (shop vac preferred for less odds of damaging it, with a good filter so it does not just circulate the fine dust) yourself. Since the hole stays put, you can also arrange something to hold the vacuum nozzle there while you drill if you can't get a human helper to do that.
– Ecnerwal
9 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
@Ecnerwal: I'm not that ambidextrous. Plus, I'm used to two-handed drilling, and very often/usually I need both my hands, and my legs, to lean in.
– einpoklum
8 hours ago
add a comment
|
Cut a tennis ball in half. Drill a hole in the center of one half, slide the half over the drill bit, line up the drill and bit to where the hole is to be. Slide the half ball up against the wall and start drilling. The half ball will catch the dust and keep it from getting into the air...
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
4,5232 silver badges13 bronze badges
The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
add a comment
|
Cut a tennis ball in half. Drill a hole in the center of one half, slide the half over the drill bit, line up the drill and bit to where the hole is to be. Slide the half ball up against the wall and start drilling. The half ball will catch the dust and keep it from getting into the air...
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
4,5232 silver badges13 bronze badges
The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
add a comment
|
Cut a tennis ball in half. Drill a hole in the center of one half, slide the half over the drill bit, line up the drill and bit to where the hole is to be. Slide the half ball up against the wall and start drilling. The half ball will catch the dust and keep it from getting into the air...
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
4,5232 silver badges13 bronze badges
Cut a tennis ball in half. Drill a hole in the center of one half, slide the half over the drill bit, line up the drill and bit to where the hole is to be. Slide the half ball up against the wall and start drilling. The half ball will catch the dust and keep it from getting into the air...
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
4,5232 silver badges13 bronze badges
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
4,5232 silver badges13 bronze badges
answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
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answered 8 hours ago
JACKJACK
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4,5232 silver badges13 bronze badges
The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
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The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
The ball is opaque - I will not see where I'm drilling.
– einpoklum
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
Line up the drill bit to where you want the hole. After starting the hole, push the ball up to the surface and continue drilling.
– JACK
6 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
That's not good enough. I need my eyes on hole, to see what's coming out, how I'm going in etc. You're asking me to drill blindfolded. However - if I could get a plastic ball of appropriate size...
– einpoklum
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
Yes, a clear ball or clear plastic glass or container would work.
– JACK
4 hours ago
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Just buy an appropriately-formed plastic device to put around the head of your drill.
A search on AliExpress yields a few promising candidates:
and
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
3 hours ago
add a comment
|
Just buy an appropriately-formed plastic device to put around the head of your drill.
A search on AliExpress yields a few promising candidates:
and
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
3 hours ago
add a comment
|
Just buy an appropriately-formed plastic device to put around the head of your drill.
A search on AliExpress yields a few promising candidates:
and
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
Just buy an appropriately-formed plastic device to put around the head of your drill.
A search on AliExpress yields a few promising candidates:
and
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
answered 3 hours ago
einpoklumeinpoklum
1707 bronze badges
1707 bronze badges
Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
3 hours ago
add a comment
|
Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
3 hours ago
Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
Based on your own comment above - you can’t see the hole you are drilling...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
3 hours ago
With the clear one below, you sorta-kinda can; with the top one - you can for sure, but the dust protection is imperfect. The top one is poor for drilling into the ceiling.
– einpoklum
3 hours ago
add a comment
|
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