estimated time for roughin a 2 story house

[kid_stevens]

With my long torgue handle and the fact that my hands come down 18 inches on a 5'9 body with a 11-1/2 degree permanently bent back (Thank You Navy) my drill height is 24" off the floor. We place the bottom box screw 12 inches from the floor. So I am really 8 inches above the box.

 

[tonyou812]

There are three models of hole hogs last I knew, I prefer the slower RPM model with higher torque, I make those smaller right angle drill release smoke.

Thats cause alot of guys try to use the same dull bit home after home. Either you learn how to effectivly sharpen your bits or buy a new bit for each home. A hole hwag is overkill for a 7/8 hole imo.

 

[peter d]

There are three models of hole hogs last I knew, I prefer the slower RPM model with higher torque, I make those smaller right angle drill release smoke.

D handles Hole Hawgs

 

[peter d]

...and you call yourself an electrician?

Not at all...I call myself a trunkslamming hack.

 

[steelersman]

A 1/2" bit :-?

3/4" or 7/8" ...sure, but 1/2" - that makes for extra work above switch locations, panel, etc

Yeah I thought some would say something about that but I like the half inch cause then I usually don't need a kick plate.

 

[iwire]

Thats cause alot of guys try to use the same dull bit home after home. Either you learn how to effectively sharpen your bits or buy a new bit for each home. A hole hwag is overkill for a 7/8 hole imo.

Or it is because even with a sharp bit I lay into it. Much like a drill press, low speed, heavy pressure.

I also very rarely drill wood.

I had to make more then 75 1/2" KOs in a wireway, I laid the wire way on the ground, one hole hog, one 7/8" uni bit and a cup of snow to cool the bit between each hole. I was done in very short time and the bit was still sharp, the key is keeping it cool. Of course the pile of smoking hot metal chips where sticking to my boots. :grin:

 

[tonyou812]

Or it is because even with a sharp bit I lay into it. Much like a drill press, low speed, heavy pressure.

I also very rarely drill wood.

I had to make more then 75 1/2" KOs in a wireway, I laid the wire way on the ground, one hole hog, one 7/8" uni bit and a cup of snow to cool the bit between each hole. I was done in very short time and the bit was still sharp, the key is keeping it cool. Of course the pile of smoking hot metal chips where sticking to my boots. :grin:

I like to use cutting oil when I have to unibit alot of holes, like the tops of panels and what not. It buys the bit alittle more time. But when I drill wood and need to make a larger hole the hole hawg is the way to go.

 

[celtic]

Not at all...I call myself a trunkslamming hack.

LOL...watch those fingers when you slam the trunk and then peel-out to cash the HO's check before they stop payment

 

[Greg Swartz]

I add a new Greenlee Auger bit to every house job in the estimate and with my 90 degree V28 Milwaukee I drill about 200 holes in 3 hours in the Horizontal direction. And I still have one light on my battery.

Gonna have to buy one of those.
Got the drill, sawzall, circ saw, light, big impact, and band saw...
200 holes on 1 battery... impressive.

I still use my super hawg...

 

[Greg Swartz]

I like to use cutting oil when I have to unibit alot of holes, like the tops of panels and what not. It buys the bit alittle more time. But when I drill wood and need to make a larger hole the hole hawg is the way to go.

Ever use "Anchor Lube?" It's the best thing I have ever used.
The bit hardly even gets hot. And they last for a veeeerrryyy long time.