Recent content by plasma boy

Thanks for your suggestions. Antharrison - the reason I am doing this through the chimney is to avoid having to chase cables and plaster over the damage. The chimney is being used as a large cable conduit, with the DVD, ps2 etc being installed on a shelf in teh (unused) fireplace. I should be...

Well I have found a tool hire place (in SW London near where I live) that will give me everything I need for about 35 quid. I don't think drilling through brick should be too much of a problem, as long as I take it slow, although I have taken on board your horror stories. I think I am going to...

Thanks guys - I like the sound of the diamond core drill bit. That would be easier than the multiple holes and chisel I reckon. Why do I need a special drill though - I have access to a De Walt power driver. And what do you mean by the bit "binding"?

Hi there I am going to wall-mount a plasma screen telly above a fire place. The wall is a party wall in a terraced property, so will easily hold the weight (about 30kg). I am fine with fixing the coach bolts (probably about a 12mm bit required for the bracket fixings), but I am planning on...