RE: [OT]ish - Tools for chasing out walls for conduit

["Tim" <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ian,

I used a wall chaser for all of my cable runs downstairs. It did make a lot
of dust, even with the vacuum connected, but was the right tool for the
job.
My plasterer said he'd never seen chases so neat :-)

An SDS drill and skirting board attachment would be good for getting behind
the coving - I didn't have one and it took ages with a long drill bit. I
wouldn't do with a drill next time...

I've had no problem with plaster coming loose and SWMBO reliably(!) informs
me that I last did the wiring about 5 years ago...

HTH,

Tim.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Ian Bird
> Sent: 17 May 2008 09:50
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] [OT]ish - Tools for chasing out walls for conduit
>
> Hi all
>
> I am in the process of wiring up a room for data as well as extra
> power sockets and whereas previously I have been able to get away with
> outside cables this time I cannot.
>
> So, with the imminent demise of some plaster work I am after pointers
> for the best tool for the job. Essentially I am probably looking at an
> SDS drill and channelling attachment for conduit. Does such a thing
> exist? I have a lot to do so a good tool is better than an adequate
> make do one. It would be nice to keep the mess to a minimum unlike
> last time I did this - I used a small disk cutter. Great results plus
> two days to clear up the mess. Wifey was not best pleased :-(
>
> I am well up on the electrical regulations these days so no problems
> there.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ian


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