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Brick Hole saw recommendation Needed - Update Hole is done
Posted on 11/7/20 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 11/7/20 at 5:06 pm
Can anyone recommend a hole saw online or at Home Depot/Lowes that can cut a 1.5 inch hole in a brick? I want to run wiring for low voltage lights through PVC and through my exterior wall in the garage.
I need a recommendation of something that will cut through the brick. I have the hammer drill, just struggling to find a hole saw to cut the brick.
Update.
I tried the Spider Carbide Tip from Lowes. Total Garbage, the tiny carbide tip lasted no more than 20 seconds.
I returned it and the guy in the tool department, said hands down the best thing is the diamond ones. He said just use a normal drill, slower speed and lubricate the hole with water.
Right tool, good information and now the 1.5 hole is done and I have a piece of PVC through my garage wall for my low voltage lighting.
Thanks all for the input.
I need a recommendation of something that will cut through the brick. I have the hammer drill, just struggling to find a hole saw to cut the brick.
Update.
I tried the Spider Carbide Tip from Lowes. Total Garbage, the tiny carbide tip lasted no more than 20 seconds.
I returned it and the guy in the tool department, said hands down the best thing is the diamond ones. He said just use a normal drill, slower speed and lubricate the hole with water.
Right tool, good information and now the 1.5 hole is done and I have a piece of PVC through my garage wall for my low voltage lighting.
Thanks all for the input.
This post was edited on 11/9/20 at 11:00 am
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Posted on 11/7/20 at 5:15 pm to Vood
I’ve used a regular wood/metal saw before but it was 1”. If the price is crazy different between the diamond saw and the regular get 2 regulars you’ll definitely make it through.
ETA the bit is trash when you’re done.
ETA the bit is trash when you’re done.
This post was edited on 11/7/20 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 11/7/20 at 5:27 pm to skidry
I have the Milwaukee bi metal and I think the bit might be the problem.
It is barely doing anything. I will try a new bit
It is barely doing anything. I will try a new bit
Posted on 11/7/20 at 6:28 pm to Vood
Bosch Dare Devil hole saws. I've cut multiple holes thru 18' of old brick easily. Hard brick takes time, but it'll do it. I will usually be cutting 4" holes too. It laughs at Hardie, try it, blue in color.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 7:03 pm to QuietTiger
Thanks. I will give it a try.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 7:19 pm to Vood
Spyder carbide holesaws will, lot of dust though. Diamond holesaws work ok in brick but you have to keep them flushed with water. Frankly it's a job better left to an SDS coring bit but the Spyder holesaw is pretty close, it's also a good system if you decide to get a kit later. I've put up my Milwaukee bi-metal holesaws for anything except metal, the Spyders get though wood, plastic, cultured marble, etc. so much faster.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 10:00 pm to Vood
Get a diamond hole saw, doesn't matter where. You can usually get them at aquarium stores if you need one locally, a specialty fish store, not a big box type place. If they sell saltwater fish, they probably have diamond hole saws from 1/2" through 1.5" at least.
Posted on 11/8/20 at 10:14 am to armsdealer
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If they sell saltwater fish, they probably have diamond hole saws from 1/2" through 1.5" at least.
Why is this? Aquarium people cut holes in walls a lot?
Op I would think you could just get smaller bits and cut a bunch of holes and then chisel them out. 1.5” is a big bit for brick.
Posted on 11/8/20 at 2:45 pm to Vood
Hammer drill 1 in bit and just work it some to get you that extra 1/2 or just use 1 in conduit
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