I need to drills about 8 5/8" holes in concrete. They are located in a computer room. The guy that I am drilling the holes for is insisting that a wet drill them to keep the dust down. Is there a special tool to do this or do I just spray water on the hole as I drill?
Many thanks
2006-10-12 06:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by bradabby 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
There is a special drill and bit you can use to accomplish this. It's called a core drill and it's set up on a stand to guide the coring bit down. It has a place to attach a garden hose to lubricate the bit. You have to use core drill bits with it. The machine can be rented at most rental stores, and typically you have to buy the bits you need.
What were you planning on using a rotary hammer drill? You can do it with this and use a garden type sprayer to apply the water to keep the dust down. You'll probably need to make a sand bag area around where your drilling to contain the water and possibly a wet vacuum to suck up the excess water.
2006-10-12 09:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there really shouldnt be much dust other than what will be falling down onto the ground below you. At that point it can just be swept up. Dude sounds a little anal. No there is not a special tool. Just spray the water on there. There will still be dust because the water will not get all the way back in there unless you keep stopping and spraying.
2006-10-12 13:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a spray bottle and use a Carbide drill bit and a HAMMER drill to drill the holes. The water keeps the dust down and keeps the bits cool..have him do the spritzing while you drill.
2006-10-12 14:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you drill turn on the shop vac and suck up the dust as you go....use a concrete drill bit and you should be fine..
good luck
2006-10-12 15:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a bucket of water and a sponge and keep the sponge on the drill bit as you drill and that should keep the dust down just keep the sponge wet .
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2006-10-12 17:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by george e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a styrofoam cup and some shaving cream. Stick the bit through the middle of the cup from the bottom and fill the cup with the cream. This will catch the dust and debris.
2006-10-12 15:27:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dolby21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a utility sprayer..........and add about 4 tablespoons of soap per gallon of water so that the residue is saturated, then you can use paper towels to wipe up the drilling spoils. No dust no problem.
2006-10-12 14:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by Tim Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just use a shop vac and put the unit outside. Putting some water in the shop vac may keep the dust down.
2006-10-12 13:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just use a spray bottle, and try to keep the water out of your holes, it will clog the flutes on your bit.
2006-10-12 13:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by David 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋