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Securing Gate to concrete fence post.
On 14 Mar 2007 15:27:43 -0700, "
wrote: On Mar 14, 8:51 pm, "'Mike'" wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Im told there isnt any holes in the concrete posts when they are delivered. I was unsure about just using a wooden post as it seemed a waste when the rest would be concrete. Is it unfeasable to drill fresh holes, possibly using a drill bit for metal if any rods are hit whilst drilling? Many thanks for the replys Yes it is possible to drill holes in the concrete and to put a metal drill through the metal when you come to it and then to continue with the Masonry drill. I would put a very small drill through first, say a 6mm then open to a larger. Have you drilled concrete before? Tricky project as a first if not. You 'could' shatter the post :-(( as you need a hammer action for the concrete but not the metal! If you are on the Isle of Wight I will come and do it for you :-)) Mike -- .................................................. ............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navywww.rneba.org.uk Many thanks for the offer, im unfortunatly from the Derbyshire. Im pretty handy with a drill but never drilled concrete. I was thinking along the same lines, small drill bit very steadily then widen of once done. Are there special fixings for this rather than rawl plugs. I vaguely remember seeing metal versions, possibly rawl bolts? Thanks again I really wouldn't recommend trying to drill it. You will find it very difficult without hammer action, and with hammer action you could shatter it. Also if your drill cuts through the steel you will weaken the post, and the exposed rod will quickly rust and split the post. Much better to order the correct post. |
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