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

[Simon Pawson <SimonP1234@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have used a SDS chisel, something like

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/16724/Drill-Bits/Masonry-Chisels/SDS-Plus-C
hisels/Armeg-SDS-Plus-Channelling-Chisel-30mm;jsessionid=FZQ52KR2I5PCKCST
HZPCFEY

but cheaper. They claim that you can get behind a skirting board without
problems but I've never managed it. Fairly messy but much less so than
angle grinding (my first attempt) which would put me off some of the
saws you can get. But they look so easy. Found getting some triangle
shaped wooden off-cuts to control depth.

Glad it isn't my poor plastering that means you can see where I've been
when the light is in the wrong place...

Simon

In message
<46e456080805171604u2f6bd64di4495d8434db91227@xxxxxxx>, Simon
McCaughey <simonmcc@xxxxxxx> writes
>
>When we built I asked the contractor about using one of those shaped
>bits,
>but he said that they leave a channel that is too smooth, and the
plaster
>doesnt stick as well. I just ended up using the standard chisel bit,
and it
>was fine.
>http://ccso.co.uk/sb/conduit.html
>
>A good heavy duty SDS drill is a must though - I borrowed the
contractors
>stuff, and it was great (sorry, I cant remember make model etc)
>
>Simon.
>
>On 17/05/2008, Ian Bird <ian.bird@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> 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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>
>Simon
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