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Quin
Aug 25, 2012, 1:05:54 PM8/25/12
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Hi,
I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
frame for a coax aerial cable,
Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
I've got a 13mm drill bit thats long enough but is that to big for
standerd coax?
Quin
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Phil L
Aug 25, 2012, 4:10:51 PM8/25/12
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glass or glazing beads / putty etc.
The hole is angled upwards to stop rainwater getting into the grain of the
timber, also, when you put the cable through, add a loop outside, so that it
goes below the entrance hole, then looped back up and through - this also
stops water getting in as it will drip off the loop.
Seal with silicone sealant.
13mm is about right, any smaller an you won't get any sealant around the
coax
NT
Aug 25, 2012, 4:18:08 PM8/25/12
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hole.
The Natural Philosopher
Aug 25, 2012, 4:24:47 PM8/25/12
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Quin wrote:
> Hi,
> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> frame for a coax aerial cable,
> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
why on earth not?
> Hi,
> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> frame for a coax aerial cable,
> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
> I've got a 13mm drill bit that's long enough but is that to big for
> standerd coax?
>
frame sealant/mastic.
>
> Quin
>
>
>
>
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The Natural Philosopher
Aug 25, 2012, 4:25:22 PM8/25/12
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Phil L wrote:
> Quin wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
>> frame for a coax aerial cable,
>> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
>> I've got a 13mm drill bit thats long enough but is that to big for
>> standerd coax?
>
> Drill from outside and angle the bit upwards, keeping well away from any
> glass or glazing beads / putty etc.
> The hole is angled upwards to stop rainwater getting into the grain of the
> timber, also, when you put the cable through, add a loop outside, so that it
> goes below the entrance hole, then looped back up and through - this also
> stops water getting in as it will drip off the loop.
> Seal with silicone sealant.
acrylic sealant. Then it paints.
> Quin wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
>> frame for a coax aerial cable,
>> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
>> I've got a 13mm drill bit thats long enough but is that to big for
>> standerd coax?
>
> Drill from outside and angle the bit upwards, keeping well away from any
> glass or glazing beads / putty etc.
> The hole is angled upwards to stop rainwater getting into the grain of the
> timber, also, when you put the cable through, add a loop outside, so that it
> goes below the entrance hole, then looped back up and through - this also
> stops water getting in as it will drip off the loop.
> Seal with silicone sealant.
> 13mm is about right, any smaller an you won't get any sealant around the
> coax
>
>
Andrew Gabriel
Aug 25, 2012, 6:17:11 PM8/25/12
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In article <Quin.a...@diybanter.com>,
Just watched a BT engineer doing this...
You use a long masonry bit. After about 5 minutes, you try engaging
and disengaging hammer mode several times, to make it look like you
know what you're doing...
Even so, I was surprised it took over 10 minutes to get through what
looked like a slightly rotten window frame with the wrong type of
drill bit. Afterwards, I could see why he wanted to use the existing
manky wire, but glad I insisted in a new wire from the DP for the
80Mbit FTTC service, which ran at about 75Mbit when he finally got it
connected up.
--
Andrew Gabriel
[email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup]
You use a long masonry bit. After about 5 minutes, you try engaging
and disengaging hammer mode several times, to make it look like you
know what you're doing...
Even so, I was surprised it took over 10 minutes to get through what
looked like a slightly rotten window frame with the wrong type of
drill bit. Afterwards, I could see why he wanted to use the existing
manky wire, but glad I insisted in a new wire from the DP for the
80Mbit FTTC service, which ran at about 75Mbit when he finally got it
connected up.
--
Andrew Gabriel
[email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup]
NT
Aug 25, 2012, 8:06:28 PM8/25/12
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On Aug 25, 9:24 pm, The Natural Philosopher <t...@invalid.invalid>
wrote:
wrote:
> Quin wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> > frame for a coax aerial cable,
> > Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
>
> why on earth not?
FUD I expect
> > Hi,
> > I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> > frame for a coax aerial cable,
> > Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
>
> why on earth not?
Bill Wright
Aug 25, 2012, 8:59:07 PM8/25/12
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an 8mm hole. Any bigger is ridiculous.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/wood-bit-8mm-pk2/invt/168066/
http://www.metals4u.co.uk/DeWalt-Professional-Wood-Auger-Drill-Bits/DeWalt-Auger-Bit-8mm-x-200mm-length/1650/8933/detail.asp
Don't get a flat bit; they're horrible things to use.
Drill in the side member of the frame at least 150mm up from the corner
to avoid nails. Angle the hole upwards a bit as seen from the outside.
Don't kink the coax. Apply mastic or something if you feel the need.
If it's a sash window be aware of the sash cords in the frame.
Historical note. People used to do this for radio aerials by repeatedly
heating a poker and pressing it against the wood. It would take a day to
burn a hole through. Then you had to tap a glass tube though to insulate
the wire from the wood.
Bill
Andy Champ
Aug 27, 2012, 3:17:41 PM8/27/12
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On 26/08/2012 01:59, Bill Wright wrote:
> Historical note. People used to do this for radio aerials by repeatedly
> heating a poker and pressing it against the wood. It would take a day to
> burn a hole through. Then you had to tap a glass tube though to insulate
> the wire from the wood.
Why did they do that? I'd use a brace and bit for first choice. The
> Historical note. People used to do this for radio aerials by repeatedly
> heating a poker and pressing it against the wood. It would take a day to
> burn a hole through. Then you had to tap a glass tube though to insulate
> the wire from the wood.
brace and bit apparently dates back to the 15th century...
Andy
newshound
Aug 27, 2012, 3:46:33 PM8/27/12
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Quin
Aug 27, 2012, 1:56:03 PM8/27/12
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Phil L;2916481 Wrote:
> Quin wrote:-
> Hi,
> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> frame for a coax aerial cable,
> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
> I've got a 13mm drill bit thats long enough but is that to big for
> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> frame for a coax aerial cable,
> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,
> standerd coax?-
>
> Drill from outside and angle the bit upwards, keeping well away from any
>
> glass or glazing beads / putty etc.
> The hole is angled upwards to stop rainwater getting into the grain of
> the
> timber, also, when you put the cable through, add a loop outside, so
> that it
> goes below the entrance hole, then looped back up and through - this
> also
> stops water getting in as it will drip off the loop.
> Seal with silicone sealant.
> Drill from outside and angle the bit upwards, keeping well away from any
>
> glass or glazing beads / putty etc.
> The hole is angled upwards to stop rainwater getting into the grain of
> the
> timber, also, when you put the cable through, add a loop outside, so
> that it
> goes below the entrance hole, then looped back up and through - this
> also
> stops water getting in as it will drip off the loop.
> Seal with silicone sealant.
> 13mm is about right, any smaller an you won't get any sealant around the
>
> coax
'NT[_2_ Wrote:
>
> coax
> ;2916538']On Aug 25, 9:24*pm, The Natural Philosopher
> t...@invalid.invalid
> wrote:-
> Quin wrote:-
> Hi,
> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> frame for a coax aerial cable,
> Cant drill through the wall as its boarding with asbestos lining,-
> I was wondering the best way to drill 100mm through a wooden window
> frame for a coax aerial cable,
>
> why on earth not?-
>
> FUD I expect
> --
> I've got a 13mm drill bit that's long enough but is that to big for
> standerd coax?-
>
> frame sealant/mastic.-
Thanks for the advice but cant drill from outside as nearly 30ft up,
What do you mean by why cant i drill the asbestos? Is asbestos you
shouldnt drill it unless you want to inhale it , and the house was built
about 1970 if that helps with asbestos.
--
Quin
Grimly Curmudgeon
Aug 28, 2012, 8:16:17 PM8/28/12
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On Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:17:41 +0100, Andy Champ <no....@nospam.invalid>
Food on the table, or a fancy tool?
Tough choice, not.
Tough choice, not.
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