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  1. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Well I had a go with the drill today and I'm still here, no injuries lol. I drilled 3 or 4 holes and then had little go with chisels but to much like hard work. Defffo going to get one of those multi angle drill bits ☺ John & can't afford it till next week but will show you picy when I've...
  2. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Thank you John and Dave, all that info is much appreciated. I have a much better idea now. I purchased wood chisels and they were only about £6 so I will look for the chisels you suggest. Loving the power chisel Dave but bit pricey for me but I'm sure that would handle the job perfectly. Maybe...
  3. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Ok Endecotp, thanks for that, I will definitely do that first and give it another go. Thanks Jan
  4. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Ah yes thanks Foxhole that's great, not to expensive at all. Will they fit my challenge drill though..sorry but I am really clueless about drills, never had to have one so never thought about it lol but I know it's the only way I'm going to work on this wood to make my fairy houses ☺ Jan
  5. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    No I can't say I have to be honest I thought because they have guards on them presumed they would be sharp. Jan
  6. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Wow now that's impressive. Thanks Foxhole. I'm going to see where I can get 1 right now. I'm sure this will be easier & less dangerous than a chainsaw ☺☺☺ Thanks Jan
  7. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Thanks Bernard & yes I definitely will make sure. I wouldn't even attempt anything like that unless I was 100% sure I was safe. ☺☺☺
  8. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Yes I have just looked again and they have another one for £35 this was cord one. So probably better, not batts to worry about. Jan
  9. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Ok John that's great, thanks for that. Yes I will defffo make sure I'm careful. I know they can be extremely dangerous. I'm even scared of using the drill lol. But I am reading all the safety info and watching videos. Have only got tiny clamps for small pieces of wood so I'm going to get a...
  10. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Eckman LHT05 Heavy Duty 18v 10" Oregon Chainsaw Pruner Bare Unit Would this do the trick ? It's really cheap in Argos at mo. Haven't looked to see how much battery and charger cost but looks ok.
  11. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Thanks for that John. yes i had thought that maybe drilling and chiselling as you suggest but wasnt sure. The chain saw looks fun though and definitley looks the quickest way to get the job done. But want to have an upstairs and downstairs with some kind of roof. I know it will have to have an...
  12. J

    Drilling Large Holes in Wood Blocks

    Hi all I have large blocks of really hard wood that I want to make big holes in. Basically I want to make fairy houses and need to get rid of big amounts of wood to make rooms. I have brought a Challenge 710 wat hammer drill and a good set of drill bits. I have also brought a set of wood...
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