Floor Joist Drill Bit

Just wondered what people thought was the best tool flat wood bit or auger.

Floor joist drill bit. Dewalt this basic set of 1 inch or less bits cut really easily and take a long time to dull. There are plenty of inexpensive options that exist. In a perfect world floor joists are left whole to provide the greatest support. But modern living requires electrical wiring and plumbing.

If you have a lot to drill then a nice 110v angle drill a stumpy auger bit is best imo. 3 piece flexible drill bit kit is ideal for in wall drilling and contains everything you need to pull up to 1 2 in. Where and how to drill joists for electrical cables or. Of walls and rim joists.

Below are the basic guidelines. Keep holes in these joists to a maximum of 1 5 inches in diameter 38mm. Holes anywhere in the web area of engineered i joists except within 6 in. 53718 makes 9 16 in.

The better the quality the cleaner the cut and less damage to you floor joists. Wire through your walls. If you re drilling a hole in the center of the joist then you can drill up to a maximum of 4 inches in diameter 100mm. These joists are a bit more tricky to drill holes in.

Jan 29 2012 3 could lend you this. Kps050 attaches to the flexible drill bit after the hole has been made and pulls 3 8 in. Hi all i need to drill a lot of holes through joists. Away from the top and bottom.

Drill holes with a diameter of no more than one third the depth of the joist staying 2 in.