Hole into but not through brick

[DBaker86]

Hi , I'm new to diy and need a bit of help,

The wife has decided she wants a hole in the back off a brick to store a gate key, how can I drill a hole half way into the brick from the end?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Err, is this a trick question?

 

[stuart45]

Err, is this a trick question?

Course it ain't, I've done hundreds of these in the last 6 months.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What am I missing then? The OP wants a key sized hole in a brick?

 

[stuart45]

I usually drill them in the centre brick of the arch above the front door, which is the traditional place for the hole. That's why it's called the key brick.

 

[tony1851]

You need the "Home Handyman Encyclopedia" (Hamlyns; 10th edition)

There's an entire chapter describing a step-by-step method of drilling the sides and backs of bricks for gate-key holes. It also includes the materials and equipment needed.

 

[stuart45]

That book's out of date now.
Drill a hole slightly bigger than the key, and then countersink a bigger hole the size of a wine cork. Soak the cork in the red wine so it's the same colour as the bricks, and plug the hole with the key inside. Find a good hiding place in the garden for the corkscrew.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

FFS - get a proper, sturdy, combination key safe and fix it to the wall with sleeve anchors.

Anything else will leave you uninsured when (not if), chummy finds the key and lets himself in.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

That's why it's called the key brick.

Ha ha.

 

[theprinceofdarkness]

Put key in plastic bag, tie 2' of string to bag bury bag, leave a bit of string exposed.
Frank

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Plan B - stop f*****g about with pathetic mickey mouse alternatives just to save a few quid.