RE: Quickies .. pulling cable.

["James Hoye" <james.hoye@xxxxxxx>]

> I drilled 3/4" holes approximately in the centre of the joists
-
> this is the
> point of least stress.
> Stay away from the edge of the wall, and don't "cheat" by
just
> cutting a chunk
> out of the top of the joist a-la dodgy plumber style - this is
> the best way to
> weaken your joists.....

and also means that you can easily put a nail or screw through the
board
into the cable rather than the joist.

James H

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