What is a flex drill bit?
Flex bits are long, flexible bits that come in handy when you need to drill through hard-to-reach materials, like through wood planks in ceilings or in walls. The long length of a flex bit enables you to drill a hole into spaced out pieces, like internal wall frames, and fish electrical wire through.
How do you run electrical wire through a wall?
Instructions
- Cut Box Openings. With the cable routes and box locations planned, cut the openings for the electrical boxes in the drywall.
- Drill Holes in the Wall Plate.
- Locate the Drilled Hole.
- Thread the Fish Tape.
- Attach the Cable to the Fish Tape.
- Fish the Cable.
- Complete the Cable Run.
How do you run wires through horizontal studs?
Push the drill bit down to the area where you want the wire to come out of the wall. Cut a hole in the wall where you want your speaker wire to come out. Locate the drill bit and pull it out, the speaker wire will be pulled down through the top plate, through the horizontal stud, and out of the hole.
Should cables be protected in walls?
All cables should either be contained in steel conduit or protected by 30mA RCD. If these two cannot be met, then the cables should be installed at least 50mm (2″) from the surface.
Who makes flex drill?
Chervon
The Flex brand is owned by global tool manufacturer Chervon. The manufacturer’s products are sold by more than 30,000 stores in 65 countries making Chervon one of the largest players in the global power tool and outdoor power equipment markets.
Who makes Flextools?
FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH is a German producer of power tools with headquarters in Steinheim. After producing flexible shaft grinders since 1922, FLEX invented the “Flex” or angle grinder in 1954….Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge.
| Type | GmbH |
|---|---|
| Products | Professional power tools |
| Number of employees | 240 |
| Website | flex-tools.com |