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While drilling through plastic can be done using any power drill, it's important to have the correct drill bits so you don't chip or crack the material. Irregular holes and rough edges could lead to cracking, even months after the drilling occurs.
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While drilling through plastic can be done using any power drill, it’s important to have the correct drill bits so you don’t chip or crack the material. Irregular holes and rough edges could lead to cracking, even months after the drilling occurs. Drill bits for plastic are available in a variety of sizes; however, it’s best to consult with a professional before undertaking a project on your own. When drilling plastic, the larger the hole, the slower drill speed you should use since high speeds can melt the plastic. Also, always reduce the drill speed as the drill bit exits the material. Before drilling, it’s best to clamp down the plastic securely to a solid surface and back up the piece you are drilling with a spare piece of plywood underneath. This way the drill bit enters the plywood when it exits the plastic and avoids chipping the surface on the bottom. In addition, it’s recommended to use a lubricant while drilling deeper holes to help remove debris and dissipate the heat. Furthermore, since plastics expand and contract with temperature changes, make sure you drill a slightly larger hole than necessary to allow room for screw movement without placing stress on the material. The most effective drill bits for plastics are spur-point bits, also known as dowel bits. They are specifically angled to make smooth cuts in the material. A spur-point bit has a central point and spurs that keep the bit aligned, maintaining a clean, neat hole. Some soft materials, including plastics, benefit from countersinking before actually drilling. A power drill is used to countersink or create a depression in the material first. Using a countersink bit along with a plastic drill bit ensures that the drill bit remains in the center of the depression. Never use twist bits when drilling plastics; they can splinter and ruin the material.
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it will be more than 4m high with a pitched roof or 3m high with a flat roof. If it will be within 2m of the boundary of the house, it must be 2.5m...
Read More »12 inches The diameter of your post hole should be three times the diameter of your post. So, if you're planning on using a four-inch round or 4x4-inch square post, your post hole will need to be 12 inches in diameter. For a six-foot-high fence post, we would need a hole that's 36 inches deep and 12 inches in diameter.
Fast-setting concrete is ideal for installing fence posts since it doesn't need to be mixed in a bucket or a wheelbarrow. Once you’ve finished digging your post holes, add about three to four inches of gravel into the bottom and compact it using a post or a 2x4. Then, set your post in place and use a level to ensure that it’s perfectly vertical. Stake your post in place with two braces and pour your dry concrete into the hole, surrounding the post up to about three inches below the lip. Slowly fill the hole in with about a gallon of water, enough so that you’ve saturated all of the concrete.
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