The best ways to drill holes without a lot of dust

How do professionals deal with dust?

Professional builders have in their arsenal a special tool to combat the resulting flour: an attachment on a drill or drill, to which a hose from a vacuum cleaner is connected. This addition to the hammer drill helps collect garbage very cleanly, but it has a number of disadvantages:

You have to spend money to purchase a nozzle. Such expenses are appropriate if you have to drill constantly. But if you occasionally have to drill one or two holes in the ceiling or wall, it is irrational to buy a special nozzle.
As a rule, using the nozzle requires the help of a partner who will hold the vacuum cleaner. In everyday life, improvised do-it-yourself devices are used to solve the same problems.

We drill dust-free holes in the ceiling and walls.

Before this topic “Drilling (drilling) without dust,” I talked about how to cut without dust using a grinder. This process was described in the article Installing a dust-free groove. Well, now I was asked to tell you how to do this only when working with a drill or hammer drill. So, go ahead for new knowledge and solutions, because methods will be presented that will allow you to drill and drill in such a way that dust from under the drill does not fly around the room and, as a result, you do not have to spend a long time and tediously clean up! We will tell you how to make sure that when drilling the ceiling (with a drill, a crown), concrete or plaster chips do not fall on your face!! Go

All builders face a problem when drilling, drilling holes in the ceiling and walls. When a hammer drill or drill sprinkles small or even large fractions of drilling waste, simply dust particles, into your eyes, onto the floor and pieces of furniture, as well as your hands.

So, I propose to deal with this small nuisance using the old-fashioned method, by putting a regular plastic or cardboard cup on a drill, drill, or cardboard!!

Just insert a drill through the center of the cup

, the cup faces completely towards the drilling and at the moment of drilling, crumbling dust, particles of the concrete fraction, will fall into the plastic cup, which will greatly simplify further cleaning of the apartment and protect your eyes from dust. Although you should have glasses for this matter. Well, if anything, it won’t get into your mouth!! :))

This method of drilling, drilling without dust, is suitable for drills or drills no less than ten centimeters long, including the heel of the drill! Otherwise, the selected container will need to be shortened in length.

You can also drill a wall without dust.

, only in this case a vacuum cleaner or a bag glued to the wall in the place where you are going to make a hole will help us.

At the moment when you are drilling a wall, your partner or yourself will have to place a vacuum cleaner under the hole. The vacuum cleaner will suck up all the dust coming out from under the drill and will not allow it to scatter or crumble. So we figured out how to drill a hole in the ceiling and wall without dust using a drill and a hammer drill.

Then there are a few more instructions and, as always, interesting, in which I cut six short videos that show methods of drilling holes without dust, where dust is caught using special purchased devices and using homemade things.

Without resorting to the use of special drills with nozzles that draw in air, Americans do an excellent job.

When drilling a wall or ceiling, they do not use a plastic cup or a vacuum cleaner like we do, but a specially designed bag, into which all the fine particles fall during drilling.

This container is put on the drill and when the drill rotates, by analogy, production occurs along the grooves into the package. This is clearly visible in the photo below.

Industrial methods of dust protection

You can buy a dust collector at any store that sells power tools and building materials. However, it only makes sense to go there in two cases - if such a device is needed urgently and if a person wants to become the owner of branded accessories. Those who are not in a hurry and prefer to save money should explore the assortment of Chinese trading platforms like Aliexpress - similar devices are sold there at a price that is five or even ten times cheaper.

Vacuum dust collector

This device comes in two types:

Mounted on a wall or ceiling - under the influence of suction force, it reliably “sticks” to any surface, even textured, and stays there as long as the vacuum cleaner is turned on. It has a hole in the middle through which a drill or crown passes (by the way, the diameter of the hole can vary, but for household needs 6–7 cm is usually enough).
Mounted on a drill or drill - initially placed as close as possible to the drill head, and as drilling moves towards the body. The disadvantage of such dust collectors is that debris can still spill onto the floor, albeit in small quantities. However, one cannot fail to mention their advantage - such devices can be used even if you have to drill into a wall in hard-to-reach places.

By itself, such a dust collector will be a useless toy. A prerequisite for its operation is the presence of a powerful vacuum cleaner connected to a special connection. You can drill once or twice using the same vacuum cleaner that is used to clean the apartment, but for regular use it’s worth getting a “Rocket”, “Whirlwind” or “Buran”. The fact is that fine dust seeps through the filter system and settles in the engine. Modern specimens cannot withstand long and burn out, but the old Soviet monsters are almost indestructible.

Self-adhesive bags

They have a number of advantages:

They are relatively cheap, so they are ideal for those who use a hammer drill only occasionally.
Doesn't take up space in your toolbox.
Transparent, so they do not interfere with the view.
Completely prevents dust from getting on the floor.
There are options for both a regular drill and a hole saw.
Despite the fact that they are considered disposable, after the first use they retain their adhesive properties and can be reused (you just need to empty out the debris that has accumulated inside).

The only disadvantage of such packages is that they are completely unsuitable for drilling ceilings and other horizontal surfaces.

Drill bit

It looks like a cone that fits onto a drill. At first it is straightened out to its full length (the wide end rests against the wall, and the narrow end rests against the body of the drill), but as the drill moves deeper into the wall, it folds like an accordion. When using a drill with a long shank, you have to press the bit against the wall with your hand, which can be inconvenient.

Drilling with a hammer drill without dust or how to work with a hammer drill without dust

When drilling a hole in concrete or brick with a hammer drill, a lot of dust is generated. When construction processes are underway, this does not bother anyone. If you need to drill a hole in a residential, clean room, this becomes a problem. Dust, especially brick dust, will ruin wallpaper, upholstered furniture and other interior elements.

In this article we will discuss how to work with a hammer drill without dust. Or how to neutralize it during work.

Drilling holes with a hammer drill without dust.

Disadvantages when using a vacuum cleaner

Some people use a vacuum cleaner. This is a good option to avoid dust when drilling with a hammer drill, but not always acceptable. This device may not be at hand. It requires two people to operate it. One drills a hole with a hammer drill, the other holds the suction tube of the vacuum cleaner next to the working part of the drill. All dust is sucked into the vacuum cleaner. But you can’t handle this situation alone. It is inconvenient for one person to monitor two operating devices at the same time, holding their parts in the right places.

How to drill a wall without dust

To drill a wall with a hammer drill without dust, you will need two things: tape and a plastic bag, which are used for packaging.

It is preferable to use masking tape. Let's mark future holes on the wall in the right places. Place an open plastic bag under the mark on the wall with tape. It should be held in such a way that all the drilling dust falls inside it. You can drill carefully, the main thing is not to overdrive. Then the waste is poured into a bag.

As soon as you increase the speed of the hammer drill, some of the rot will be blown around by the air flow from the engine fan. If you hit it carefully, at low speeds, the process will go just fine. You will collect all the dust in a plastic bag. It can be used repeatedly.

An important point: the tape must be glued to the wall very tightly. Inadequate gluing will result in dust falling between the wall and the tape and staining the wallpaper.

How to drill a ceiling with a hammer drill without dust

Here the situation is more complicated. You can apply the same construction as described in the previous paragraph. But the effect will be worse. As an option, we use a disposable plate or a disposable plastic container, pierced in the middle with a drill. If you don’t increase the speed too much, then most of the debris when drilling the ceiling will end up in this additional element. During operation, this plastic part will need to be held with your hand to avoid its rotation.

Drilling with a hammer drill without dusting the ceiling.

The best option in this case would still be a vacuum cleaner.

In general, decide how to operate a hammer drill without dust in accordance with the situation.

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My readers' experience

Tip 1

Half-mask respirators are complete rubbish. Spraying water does not clear the air of fine—the most dangerous and most volatile dust. If you have a partner and the opportunity, to reduce the FORMATION of dust, try spraying the grinder disk on the place where it fits into the groove being cut. Since pneumoconiosis is incurable, use RPE that is more effective than half masks (in order of increasing effectiveness): full-face masks with P3 filters (BUT so that the size matches your face), and they also have forced supply of clean or filtered air under the mask (so that unfiltered air did not leak through the gaps between the mask and the face - the main problem of RPE). The second option is more expensive, to put it mildly. The compromise is to work intermittently, tightening the headband fastening straps (to press the full face mask tightly against the face). In industry they use ventilation, but this is unlikely to suit you. Although drilling in the ceiling with a vacuum cleaner in one hand and a drill in the other is quite possible.

Tip 2

It was an experience. The apartment is residential. Renovation only in the kitchen. I moved the sockets, chiseled the walls (concrete) with just the same diamond disc as you have in the video, concrete with stones. Goal: to protect the apartment from dust; it is clear that in the kitchen itself there is a column of dust.

Option 1. Hang 2 sheets of dense polyethylene on the door with a large overlap of the wings vertically, with the ability to connect them with Velcro or a zipper. This option was prompted by the mobile chemical laboratory system. Polyethylene - so that dust rolls down. Dense - to walk on, so as not to tear. Velcro - to protect the passage and the gap in the middle. Apply tape around the perimeter of the door jamb. We didn’t get around to Velcro (there was no one to sew), and since the polyethylene is dense, the gaps still remained. I declined this option.

Option-2: The idea is the same, but instead of polyethylene I used 2 wet sheets, the tape around the perimeter of the door fell off by itself, and was replaced by nails and buttons. The overlap on the walls along the perimeter is 20-30 cm, in the middle of the passage it is also about 30 cm. Before dusty work, I removed it, wet it generously, and as it dried, sprayed it with a flower spray bottle. At the bottom, along the width of the door, I laid a wooden beam, pressed the sheets, provided tension, and thereby plugged the bottom gap. The main thing is that there is no draft in the apartment; all windows must be closed. At the end of the work (when the dust is thick and you are there), breathing all this goodness is harmful. I tried to spray the air to knock down dust, but the effect is weak + dirt appears. Additionally, he opened the window in the kitchen, put a fan opposite it to blow it out and went through the “wet barrier” into another room, waiting for the dust to settle. Result: dust seeped from the kitchen into the corridor and settled on the floor at a distance of about 3 meters (this was helped by the natural convection of air in the apartment), but beyond that there was no obvious dust. Daily cleaning of the corridor in the evening saved me from the displeased glance of my wife. Of course, and without fail, any renovation requires cleaning the entire apartment; dust appears always and everywhere. I hope someone will find my experience useful.

So, today we learned what construction dust is, where it comes from, and in what cases it occurs most often. How to protect your respiratory organs from it, how to work, protecting your furniture and other valuable accessories from it in the house.

At the same time, you need to remember that in addition to personal protective equipment during repairs, you can use safe technologies, such as odorless interior paint, this will also help preserve your health.

How to drill without dust? Three effective ways. Why do you need to deal with dust?

Before we talk about control methods, we decided to clarify the motives for eliminating dust. They are quite obvious, so they won’t be a revelation to anyone. There are three prerequisites:

Reason one is harmful to health. When particles of construction waste get into the respiratory tract and eyes, they not only cause discomfort, but also become a prerequisite for further health problems for the master;
Reason two: harm to household and construction devices. It seems that a hammer drill or drill adapted for drilling is not afraid of construction dust, but this is not so. If particles of cement or brick flour get into the gears of the mechanism, they can damage the tool. The same applies to household devices, if you do not protect them from dirt, in other words, there is a huge possibility that dust will damage the internal mechanism of the equipment;
Reason three is the formation of dirt. After drilling, wet cleaning and washing of the floors will be necessary. Mixing with water, the dust turns into dirt, which is very difficult to wash off the first or even the second time.

Drilling tool

If you're wondering what to use to drill into a brick wall, there are several options to consider to decide which one is right for you. The simplest method is mechanized, which involves the use of a hammer and a bolt. This work algorithm will not allow large-scale work to be completed, but if there is only one hole, this approach will be ideal.

A more technologically advanced method compared to manual drilling is the electromechanical method. Here you can’t do without a drill, or, at a minimum, or at a maximum, without a hammer drill. It is better if the drills and augers are new, then the work will go faster. But diamond drilling of brick walls is usually carried out by professionals. It usually does not produce dry dust, but the work area will still require cleaning. The thing is that diamond drilling is accompanied by cooling of the equipment with water. However, only specialists can cope with such a task.

Attention! If you plan to drill brick walls yourself using electric household tools, you need to not only mark the hole, but also core the future hole. This will prevent the drill from slipping

Diamond drilling

This is another method of how to simply drill through a concrete wall. But only craftsmen who have special equipment (high-power electric motor and the like) use it.

How to drill a frame wall? This will not cause any difficulties, because diamond drilling allows you to obtain holes of enormous diameter and depth, without dust that irritates the eyes. At the same time, water is supplied directly to the drill, so it is cooled. Ultimately, the acquired holes have a discreet appearance, and the occurrence of cracks is completely excluded.

How to drill into tiles without cracking? See here. What is a jig for drilling holes? Find out further.

Drilling concrete walls in this way is done by specialists from specialized companies. So it is not advisable to stock up on a diamond drilling unit for independent work.

Homemade dust control devices

Improvised devices sometimes cannot boast as complete dust removal as professional vacuum cleaner attachments. But they are much cheaper and often do not require assistance during use.

Drill attachment from a bottle or cup

If you need to drill a hole in the ceiling, the crumbled concrete will mostly fall down. To collect dust, a combination of a drill or auger and a bottle with a cut off bottom will help. An ordinary plastic cup will do, but it will need to be cut so that the part of the drill that will go into the wall protrudes above the walls. As a result, the “flour” falling down will fall into the cup and will be easy to remove.

Moistened sponge

You can make a nozzle from a sponge:

the center is measured on it;
draw a circle with a diameter of about 5 mm in the center;
cut the foam rubber in a circle with a stationery knife and remove it to a hard substrate;
a hole is made in the substrate into which a drill is inserted;
Before starting work, moisten the sponge with water.

Like the previous device, this option is more effective if you need to drill the ceiling rather than the wall.

Paper envelope

An envelope made of thick paper is attached to the wall under the place where the hole will be drilled with double-sided tape. You can make it yourself by bending the sheet in half and staple it along the edge. The garbage will fall down, collecting in the envelope. Instead of an envelope, you can glue a paper cup.

The main disadvantage of this method is that light dust blown to the sides is not collected.

We use a vacuum cleaner

You can use the vacuum cleaner even without a special attachment.

The easiest option is to draw in air with the narrowest slot-shaped nozzle. It creates a very powerful stream that draws in flour particles well. The disadvantage of this method is that you need an assistant.
The second option is to build a nozzle from a plank with a drilled hole and a collection from a cut bottle attached to it. Then the drill is inserted through the holes in the bottle and the board, and the vacuum cleaner is connected to the neck.

How to make a paper dust collector

How to drill concrete without dust using a dust collector

1. Cut out a blank from paper (see photo). There is no need to measure anything. Everything is done by eye, sometimes by trial and error.

2. Cut several strips of tape and stick one end to the edge of the table.

3. Take a drill, insert the drill into the chuck and wrap the paper around the chuck to make a funnel. The bottom of the funnel should be below the cartridge so that it remains stationary when it rotates. Tape the edges of the paper together.

4. Tape the funnel to the drill body. It’s easier to do this by using not one long strip of tape, but several short ones. You need to glue the strips of tape overlapping each other, so that there are no gaps through which dust could spill out.

This simple device will help you collect some of the dust when drilling holes in the ceiling.

Now let's look at a more progressive method: drilling concrete using a hammer drill equipped with a vacuum dust collector.

It is clear that such a solution will cost more than a paper funnel, but the result will be completely different. With such a tool, you can, without fear of dust, drill holes not only in the ceiling, but also in the walls and floor.

Recently I needed to make just one hole with a hammer drill in the wall for a dowel-nail.

I immediately remembered all the simple ways to avoid littering:

using a paper envelope attached to the wall with tape, and using a disposable cup.

These methods are time-tested, but I wanted to come up with an even more convenient way. By chance, the idea came to mind to use a sponge for washing dishes.

It has a number of advantages: it is accessible, reusable, holds dust well when wet, and serves as a kind of filter.

Drilling jig

Using such a device will not only reduce the amount of dust in the process, but will also help not to move while drilling and make a more accurate hole. It is necessary to make a plank from plywood or other suitable material and drill holes in the designated places. This plank is fixed to the wall using double-sided tape, glue or other fastening element. Another one is fixed to the bottom of the plank at an angle of 90 degrees, in the form of a kind of shelf. This way, the debris will settle on a horizontal bar to reduce the amount of waste on the floor and make cleaning easier afterwards.

Application of dust collector

You can make a dust collector yourself. You need to use a paper or plastic cup, make a hole in the bottom and put it on the drill. Dust and fine particles from the ceiling will fall into the glass.

You can make a paper funnel. It is fastened with tape, the sharp part of the cone is cut off and also attached to the drill using tape, above the drill mount. The disadvantage of these methods is that dust still blows around the apartment, albeit in much smaller quantities.

You can use half a children's rubber ball as a dust collector. The principle of fastening is the same as with a glass. You just need to be careful when working with such a dust collector so as not to inadvertently smear the rubber ball on the ceiling - it may leave a mark.

A vacuum cleaner will catch dust from drilling the ceiling well. There is a nuance here: in order to do quality work, you can’t do it alone. You definitely need an assistant who will hold the vacuum cleaner hose in close proximity to the drilling site.

Simple tricks

You can drill a hole in a wall made of concrete, brick or plaster or in a floor slab using a drill with a Pobedit drill bit or a hammer drill. To reduce the likelihood of fine particles spreading throughout the room, take the advice of professionals and find out how to drill a dust-free wall or ceiling:

Use a vacuum cleaner when working. In this case, you will need an assistant. While one person drills the surface, the second holds the hose without a nozzle in close proximity to the drill. Using a vacuum cleaner it is possible to collect flying dust, but this option is only suitable for making shallow holes if you have a partner;
Glue a paper envelope to collect dust. When drilling vertically, take a regular envelope (you can use it) or fold a sheet of A4 paper like a pocket, then attach the paper dust collector to the wall with masking tape;
Place a plastic cup over the drill. The method is only suitable for making deep holes (from 5 to 12 cm) of large diameter in surfaces. Take a plastic or paper cup, make a hole in the bottom with a knife and put it on the drill. If necessary, cut the glass so that the heel of the drill remains inside. This technology is most often used to drill dust-free holes on the ceiling.

Safety precautions

Any construction or repair work is associated with certain risks, so it is important to know how to drill concrete without injury. A number of rules must be followed:

First you need to check that there are no pipes or electrical wiring in the drilling area. This can be done using a metal detector. If possible, turn off electricity in areas where repairs are being carried out. The drill is connected to a separate socket connected to the distribution panel. The metal detector may not recognize pipes or wiring under a decorative coating.

Drilling in such places must be done with caution so as not to unnecessarily damage the wall. If the house has hidden gas wiring, then the gas must be turned off during the work. It is strictly forbidden to drill seams in a block house. Communications are often laid in the channel between blocks in violation of building regulations. Be sure to check how the drill is secured in the chuck. During the drilling process, it is necessary to use protective equipment: glasses, gloves, special clothing

If you plan to work at height, wear a hat. Drilling produces a lot of dust. A protective mask or respirator must be used. When drilling through a wall, you must make sure that another person is not working on the opposite side. If the hole needs to be made at ceiling level, then the work is carried out not from a stepladder, but from scaffolding or a trestle. The stepladder is less stable. If there is no suitable support, then the stepladder is strengthened with stops. Do not turn on a tool that rests on the work surface. The pressure and speed increase smoothly.

To ensure stability of the tool, it is held only by the handles. Holding a working drill by the chuck is strictly prohibited.
In some regions there are legally set times during which noisy work cannot be carried out. This must be taken into account when drawing up an action plan.

To gain the skill, you need to drill a hole in concrete several times slowly and carefully. This will help you understand that if you follow the nuances and safety precautions, this work does not cause major problems and difficulties. Even beginners can do it on their own.

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We drill dust-free holes in the ceiling and walls.

Before this topic “Drilling (drilling) without dust,” I told you how to cut without dust using a grinder. This process was described in the article - Installation of grooves without dust *. Well, today I was asked to tell you how to do this only when working with a drill or hammer drill. So, go ahead for new knowledge and solutions, as methods will be presented that will allow you to drill and drill so that dust from under the drill does not fly around the room and, as a result, you do not have to spend a long time and tediously cleaning! + We'll tell you how to make sure that when drilling the ceiling (with a drill, a crown), concrete or plaster chips don't fall on your face!! Go

Algorithm for correct drilling of a concrete wall

The first thing you should know is that the drill must enter perpendicularly, creating a right angle between the drill and the plane of the wall. Otherwise, you may damage your hands, the tool, or the surface itself, causing unwanted scratches.

When drilling concrete, this is not the most important thing, but if you do not get used to these rules, then when working on a ceramic surface or tile, you may end up with debris in your hands, and when making a hole in the wall with decorative putty or plaster casting, you will not have time to come to your senses, how tears will flow from your eyes saying goodbye to your favorite decor

If you do not have enough physical strength to hold a hammer drill or drill evenly with one hand, we recommend using the additional handle that always comes with any hand tool. When working, do not hold the drill by the body, as you may receive a small electrical discharge.

Select a drill bit that is designed for creating holes in concrete structures. It has a pobedit tip, and is popularly called a “pobedit drill.” What is it that will win? It is an alloy of cobalt and tungsten carbide, which is incredibly hard and durable. If you need to create a hole in a concrete wall to install a new socket, then there are special drills for such work with Pobedit tips that will make the job easier. So, we have decided on the nozzle. Now it's time to do the same with the tool.

You can use either an impact drill or a hammer drill. Depending on how deep the hole should be and how wide it is. If its diameter exceeds thirteen millimeters, then the hammer drill will be a more reliable gadget.

A small life hack: do not rush to drill a hole right away, adding high speeds and pressing hard on the drill. First, make a small depression like I did, which will allow the drill bit to not move from side to side and slide across the entire surface of the wall. And one more piece of advice. When working, dip the drill bit into a glass of water from time to time to prevent it from overheating.

Jig for drilling holes without dust

Due to the heterogeneity of the walls, especially those made of brick, the drill often “leads” away from the intended place and if there is more than one hole, then the suspended shelf does not hang horizontally or, even worse, it is impossible to hang it, since the installed dowels do not coincide with the mounting ones loops. You can use a jig in the form of a sheet of plywood with a pre-drilled hole, but when drilling due to vibration it can also move and again the result will not be what was expected. But there is a simple technology that allows you to drill two or more holes strictly in specified locations.

Precise hole drilling

It turns out that the problem can be solved very simply by gluing a sheet of any sandpaper with glue or double-sided tape to the entire area of the side of the conductor that is attached to the wall. At the same time, the adhesion of the jig to the wall surface increases many times over, and during drilling, the specified accuracy of positioning of the jig is ensured. The hole will appear exactly at the marking location.

Depending on the weight of the product and the density of the wall, you have to drill holes for dowels of different diameters, usually 6 or 8 mm. For the versatility of the jig, it is necessary to drill several holes of the desired diameters with an ordinary drill.

To top it off, attach a plate to the end of the base of the conductor at a right angle. Thanks to this modification, most of the drilling products will remain on this shelf, which will prevent contamination of the wallpaper and reduce the scattering of dust in all directions.

The proposed device is also indispensable when drilling holes for attaching skirting boards. Drill a hole in the jig at a given height from the shelf. When drilling, place the shelf on the floor and all the holes will be exactly at the required height from the floor, which will guarantee a tight fit of the plinth to the floor surface.

Sometimes you have to hang a product on the wall, for which you need to drill several holes in the wall and maintain the distance between them with greater accuracy. If the wall is brick and plastered, then it is impossible to perform accurate drilling without a jig.

To make a jig for precision drilling, a board, sheet of plywood or metal is suitable. After marking, the required number of holes is drilled in the sheet using an ordinary drill. Consider the case for fastening the product with two screws. One hole is drilled with a diameter equal to the diameter of the drill that will be used to drill the wall, the second with a diameter equal to the diameter of the self-tapping screw. After the jig is made, the first hole is drilled in the wall using the jig for the precision drilling described earlier, and a dowel is driven into the hole.

The jig is screwed to the wall using a self-tapping screw into the hammered dowel and leveled using a water level so that the drilled holes are on the same horizontal plane.

Thanks to the use of a simple jig, which can be made in a few minutes from any available material, the holes were created exactly at a given distance from each other.

Using the same technology, you can drill a whole series of holes at a greater distance from each other. In this case, first the outer holes are drilled using the technology described above, the jig is screwed with two outer self-tapping screws, and then all other holes are drilled.

The proposed options for conductors are convenient when renovating an apartment, when dirt is common everywhere. However, when the renovation is completed and cleaned up, drilling becomes stressful. You don’t want to stain your carpets and furniture with concrete or brick chips and dust.

Using the device at work

We string a damp sponge onto the drill and begin drilling in the desired place, pressing the sponge with your hand to the wall or ceiling. When the hole is ready, remove the drill from the sponge, lightly press on the sponge and remove it along with the waste after drilling. We rinse the sponge and store it next to the tool, as it will be useful to us more than once. It is better to put it in a separate box so that it does not become deformed.

Many owners know how much cleaning there is due to dust and debris when drilling concrete or brick walls. How much do you have to move furniture, wash floors, wipe dust in a living space after drilling holes in the walls to install interior items such as shelves, lamps, paintings, etc.

One day my friend showed me an interesting way. For which I am very grateful to him. How to drill into a concrete wall without dust and debris? Maybe someone already knows this method or uses other devices, but I’ll tell you and show you anyway. So, everything in order.

Mark the space for the hole on the wall.

We make a small envelope-pocket device. To do this, take a sheet of A4 paper.

Fold a sheet of paper in the manner shown in the photos below.

Take masking tape.

We glue the tape so that we get an envelope in the form of an open pocket.

We glue the envelope on the wall as close as possible to the future hole.

We take a hammer drill with a drill of the required diameter. To better guarantee the cleanliness of the drilling, we take a household vacuum cleaner. After removing the brush attachment, apply the vacuum cleaner hose to the drilling site. Turn on the vacuum cleaner, preferably at full power. And drill a hole with a hammer drill.

You can call someone at home for help. But if there are no assistants, then in one hand you have a vacuum cleaner hose, and in the other hand a hammer drill. If the vacuum cleaner is powerful enough and the drilling diameter is small, then the envelope remains almost empty at the end of the job. Unfortunately noisy, but no dust or debris.

Drilling concrete or, for example, brick is a simple matter. To do this, you only need to have a good impact drill and a special drill with pobedite tips. It’s clear that noise and dust are also necessary, because you can still survive the roar, but seeing soiled carpets, furniture and your favorite household appliances is a difficult matter for the heart. But there is one dust-free drilling method. Its only drawback is that it only works when drilling the ceiling. And so. In order to drill concrete without dust, you need to make a paper funnel and attach it to the drill. Everything is extremely simple. For this simple creation you need to take paper and tape.

A) Cut out a rectangular piece of paper. There is no need to take any measurements, everything, as they say, is by eye. The action is simple and not difficult to repeat a couple of times so that everything fits perfectly into the drill.

B) We cut off strips of tape and carefully glue them to the edge of the table at one end to make it easier to work. C) Then you need to take a drill, insert a drill into the chuck and wrap the paper around the chuck so that the above-mentioned funnel is formed. The bottom of the homemade funnel should be lower than the cartridge, so that when it rotates, the funnel remains fixed and not movable. Then we tape the edges of the paper together.

D) And the last moment. We glue our paper product to the drill with tape, using short strips of tape. We glue carefully so that there are no gaps, otherwise construction waste will fall onto the floor and all the above actions will be ineffective.

Let us remind you again. A paper funnel is not suitable for working with walls, only for working with the ceiling.

The desire to decorate the interior of a room with a painting, hang hanging shelves, cabinets, a lamp, a mirror, or mount a sports equipment often remains unfulfilled. This is due to the need to drill deep holes in the wall or ceiling. And the problem is not so much the lack of a hammer drill (the tool can be borrowed from neighbors or rented), but rather the fact that during operation, small particles of dust and debris fall on the face, scatter around the entire perimeter of the room, laying down in a thick layer on surrounding objects. So, after a small repair you have to do a general cleaning or first cover the furniture with a large film. To avoid unpleasant consequences, check out life hacks on how to drill without dust.

Where does dust come from?

As a rule, hard materials are drilled with a hammer drill or impact drill. A drill, drill bit or other tool destroys the material and brings small particles to the surface. There is a special impeller inside the power tool. Rotating, it drives cold air towards the cartridge, cooling the engine and preventing the mechanism from clogging. However, the air flow disperses the dust to the sides, lifting it into the air.

Depending on the nature of the material, the dust will be more or less coarse. Homogeneity also differs: particles can have the same size or form several fractions.

How to drill a wall

A better tool than a hammer drill for drilling holes in brick and concrete walls has not yet been invented. But rarely does anyone have the luxury of having such an expensive tool on their household. Usually buy an electric impact drill.

Drill selection

When purchasing an electric drill, you need to be guided by the following technical characteristics.

The power of the drill must be at least 600 W. Revolutions up to 2500 per minute and the ability to smoothly adjust them from zero to maximum. The presence of reverse rotation (switch for the direction of rotation of the drill clockwise or counterclockwise). The best chuck is a quick-release chuck; you won’t have to waste time clamping drills and constantly searching for a lost key. The diameter of drills clamped in the chuck is up to 12 mm.

The presence of a switchable hammer drilling function. Of course, when this function is enabled, the drill will not become a full-fledged hammer drill, but drilling walls will be much easier and faster, and here’s why. Brick, cement and concrete withstand static load - pressure very well. But they are easily destroyed by dynamic influences - impact. Karatekas, with a strong blow, easily break a brick in two with the edge of their palm. When drilling with a drill without a hammer function, there is simply pressure from the drill and it is difficult for the cutting edge to catch on to the material, so drilling is slow and the drill becomes very hot due to friction. Drilling with impact is completely different. Upon impact, the drill punctures a part of the material with its cutting edge, and, falling with an impact into the formed recess, breaks off a portion of particles of the material. Something similar to chiseling is happening.

Drill selection

Walls made of wood, plasterboard, and foam concrete can be successfully drilled with an ordinary drill. For walls made of brick, stone or concrete, you need a carbide drill. It differs from steel by cutting edges made of carbide material welded onto a regular drill, usually Pobeda. Less commonly, artificial diamond.

The pobedite insert is clearly visible at the end of the top drill. It is enough to have 2 Pobedit drills with a diameter of 6 and 8 mm on the farm.

Using drills with pobedite surfacing, you can drill a hole no more than 10-15 cm deep. For drilling to greater depths, for example, to drill through a wall, use a drill. Drills for drilling brick and concrete walls are up to one meter long and are designed for drilling holes only with a hammer drill. Even the cutting edges of the drill are made not sharp, but rounded to increase their wear resistance. A drill with a hammer function can also be successfully drilled with a drill.

Drills come with a shank diameter of 10 and 18 mm, with special grooves of the SDS+ or SDS-max standard for fastening, but they also clamp well in a regular jaw chuck. The standard and diameter of the drill are stamped on its shank.

If you need to drill through a thick wall, for example half a meter, then the passage is carried out in several stages with drills of the same diameter, but of different lengths. This is necessary for safety and faster drilling. First, drill the wall with a 20 cm long drill to a depth of 10-15 cm, then with a longer drill to a depth of 30-35 cm and finish drilling with a 50 cm long drill. The drill for such work must be powerful enough. Of course, the drill is not designed for such a load and its use is permissible only in exceptional cases. To perform this type of work, it is better to rent a real hammer drill.

How to break through a concrete wall without a hammer drill

How to hammer a nail into a concrete wall?

If you don't have the right tools, use cheaper ones at hand.

Special dowel-nails would also be an ideal option. They are designed to be driven directly into concrete. Nails for concrete have thicker walls and will not break when working with it.

The material and design make them easy to use; you just need to take a heavy hammer for greater efficiency. They will completely stick to the wall.

Actions with the cord

This measure, however, ensures high-quality fasteners.

But if you need to stretch the cord between the corners (for example, for construction and repair needs), you can do it this way:

Tie nails and other wire scraps to the nylon thread.
Insert them into the mortar joint (with a soft mortar, immersion will occur without a pick or other tools).
In winter, you will need a pickaxe (the same as in this case, if the solution was yesterday).
There is no need to hammer the parts very deep, because they need to be constantly pulled out.

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You must immediately make sure that the rod can support the tensioned cord itself.

It is important to ensure that the element does not sit very firmly inside.

For this purpose, you can’t loosen it enough in its nest.

General tips for driving a comb nail into brick

An option for 100% performance characteristics is the choice of comb options. A similar material is actually copper elements with more sharpened edges (this allows you to easily enter any material).

To fulfill your wish, you need to prepare those tools that can help you hammer in a nail, and in the future you won’t have to worry about the thing hanging on the wall. For this purpose, you will need the following productions:

roulette;
the comb nails themselves;
drill;
3 mm drill for concrete;
hammer;
pencil.

The method of carrying out the work will be as follows:

Measure the brick itself.
Measure the very place where the nail should go.
Mark the front of the work with a pencil, making a bold dot
Put the drill into operation.

It is best to use lower speeds. You need to adhere to the designated diameter of the drill (if it is deeper, the brick may simply crack). Drilling should be stopped immediately when you reach a suitable mark.

Drive a nail into the hole.
Place a bracket on it and let it hang perfectly.
Finish off the nail.
Hang a suitable item - it should not bend or sag.

If necessary, the item can be corrected - for this purpose you do not even have to remove the clogged item.

Brick wall

Choose a place - this must be approached carefully, because the bricks are attached to mortar, which can spill out from strong impacts. It is safer if the nail goes into the middle of the brick. Carefully drill the holes - start at slow speeds, and then, when the drill goes in to a depth of 1 cm, increase the speed. Carefully remove crumbs and dust from the hole - brick crumbles much better than concrete.

The hole is ready - then it’s natural to proceed in 2 ways:

drive a nail in quickly;
insert the cartridge.

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Diamond drilling

This is a more effective method that naturally and quickly makes a hole of a suitable diameter in a concrete wall.

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To perform the indicated work, special equipment will be needed, consisting of the following parts:

electric motor;
a stand that is securely attached to the base;
core drill.

During operation, the drill should not be cooled, so it is supplied with water, which not only cools the tool, but also prevents the creation of dust.

If specialists are working, then together with the designated equipment they use a vacuum cleaner, with which they remove dust and water.

Since the price of such equipment is very high, it is not advisable to take it for domestic use. If it is necessary to make a hole of large diameter, there is always the option of inviting experts for this purpose.

Why fight dust?

Dust is undesirable for many reasons:

When dust enters the body, it causes health problems.
Particles of cement or brick flour, getting into the gears of mechanisms, can damage them.
When mixed with water, cement dust forms dirt that is difficult to wash off.

Therefore, it is customary to combat dust during repairs with all available means. To protect eyes, hair and skin, the construction worker wears special clothing, safety glasses, a hat and respiratory protective equipment (respirator or gauze bandage). Furniture and other things that cannot be removed from the room during repairs are covered with newspapers or polyethylene.

However, all these measures only reduce the damage. Devices that collect dust even as it forms can radically solve the problem.

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Tips for using rotary hammers

There are several rules for using rotary hammers that must be followed.

During operation, do not press too hard on the tool to prevent damage to the drill. In any case, this will not increase power and performance. A common mistake is the desire to complete the entire operation in one go. The drill needs to be cleaned periodically. The choice of equipment is determined by the type of work performed and the specific features of the tool itself. For example, when using one type of hammer drill, you will need an adapter to replace the nozzle, while the second has a quick-release design. Mechanical damage or systematic overheating of equipment is not allowed

When choosing, you should pay attention to models with an aluminum case, which, due to the characteristics of the material, always cool better. When working with a hammer drill, it is recommended to wear rubber gloves, which will help dampen vibration, despite the fact that the tool itself is equipped with special inserts for this purpose.

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The better to drill

As already mentioned, there are several ways to drill through a concrete wall; let’s look at each of them in more detail.

Hammer

When using a hammer drill or impact drill, they must be switched to impact mode, a working tool with a pobedite tip is inserted and it must be directed perpendicular to the wall surface.

If drilling holes takes a long time, then periodically you need to wet the drill so that it does not overheat too much.

After you have drilled to the required depth, you must pull the working tool back without turning off the hammer drill. To clean the finished hole from dust, you need to deepen and pull out the drill several times.

A regular drill or screwdriver

If you do not have the tools described above, then this work can be done using a conventional electric drill or a powerful screwdriver.

Drilling will take more time than using a hammer drill, but you can do it yourself.

In this case, in addition to a drill and a drill bit, you will also need a punch. First, a small depression is made at the drilling site using a punch and a hammer.

After this, they insert the working tool into it and begin to drill. If the drill stops, break the hard areas again with a punch and continue working.

Although a regular electric drill or screwdriver is not suitable for working with concrete, if you don’t have a hammer drill, you can make several small holes with these tools, but you need to use a spear-shaped drill with a carbide tip, usually used for tiles.

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How to drill

concrete wall without a hammer drill? The issue of using an ordinary drill when working with concrete remains unresolved. So how you can drill through a concrete wall is up to you to decide. The tool may break. Well, the procedure will take more than just time.

Drilling a hole in concrete with a drill is an option if you use a special tool - a punch. It’s easy to operate: place the sharp end to the place where the hole will be located, hit it a couple of times with a hammer, after completion there is an option to start drilling.

In this case, it is important to prevent the instruments from overheating.

When the drill encounters an insurmountable obstacle, the punch must be used again until a suitable target is reached. Oh, so true to drilling into a concrete wall with a drill. Although it takes a lot of time and requires a lot of effort, in the absence of a hammer drill, use it too.