I have to screw in the tabs from an air conditioner into a metal window frame. This probably doesnt seem hard to most people, but I am not a hany person. How would i go about doing this without killing myself?
2006-07-30 00:43:42 · 8 answers · asked by littlegirlsexxy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
need to use a metal cutting drill bit.......power drill.....and a tip it to take a small nail and make a little punch with the nail in the metal first where u want the hole......this will help to keep the drill bit from " walking" away as u try and drill.....
lic. gen. contractor
2006-07-30 02:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once the location of the hole is determined, use a punch, or a nail will do, and tap an indentation at that spot. This will prevent your drill bit from sliding.
Then use a regular metal bit, of a size slightly smaller than the screw.
Be sure to use metal screws and not wood screws.
2006-07-30 00:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's probably a better way to mount the air conditioner than having to attach it to the window frame. You really should avoid doing anything to the window in my opinion. A handyman would have a lot of other solutions to mounting the air conditioner.
2006-07-30 03:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a smaller bit hss first to make a pilot hole, take it easy will snap else. Then use the right sized hole. Would be better to tap a thread and then screw a screw in. Use a bit of cutting compound if necessary.
2006-07-30 01:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by gary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A self tapping screw is probably your best bet. Use a screw bit in your drill and place the screw where you want. I usually pull the trigger lightly till the screw starts to bite then pull the trigger fully till the screw sets.
2006-07-30 01:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by opie with an attitude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always go buy "self tapping screws". They create the hole as they are screwed in. Might wanna use a drill and screw attachment to get them in there.
2006-07-30 00:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll have to use the proper bit - in this case a metal bit. Use a high torque low-speed setting so you have better control of the depth for the punch. once you punch through, use a high speed low torque setting, and gently run the bit back and forth in the hole a couple of times to smooth out and remove any flash (sharp bits).
2006-07-30 00:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by voxninerbox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a drill bit meant for use with metal in an electric drill.
2006-07-30 02:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋