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RE: sparkies part 2


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  • Subject: RE: sparkies part 2
  • From: "James Hoye" <james.hoye@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 11:25:04 +0100
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> Ouch, if you mean putting back boxes into walls, then I recently got a
> new toy. It's and EBS. A two part tool which goes into a SDS drill and
> within 3 minutes drills a single gang flat bottomed square hole.
>
> It cost 90ukp from Screwfix and although I have only done 20 holes it
> saved a lot of time and mess.
>
> A worth while investment.

A word of warning - make sure your SDS drill has rotary stop (hammer only).
My 24v Bosch doesn't, although a 240v SDS drill can be had for around
100UKP, that more than likely WILL have roto-stop.

Always fancied a box sinker, just need a drill that is compatible :)

James H



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