Hi, hoping for some help!
I'm trying to fit some recess blinds but the gap between the top of the recess and where I need to fit the blinds is probably around 1cm, meaning my drill is too tall to fit in the space, on the first try I just ended up going it at an angle. Picture attached
Is there any specific tool I need here?
Thanks!
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Post by dewaltdisney »
I dont know if this might help https://www.amazon.co.uk/JISRKP-Attachm ... hdGY&psc=1
I bought one in Aldi years ago, I have yet to use it.
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I bought one in Aldi years ago, I have yet to use it.
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Drill at a slight angle.
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Fitting Recess Blinds - Drill too big
If you have the standard drill, as you can imagine, a right-angle drill attachment might be worth looking into to aid you when trying to get into those hard to reach places. Or else, drilling slightly on an angle as you suggested, might be the way to go as long as you don’t screw up your bores’ alignment. A smaller drill bit will also give you more control in the small space.
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Fitting Recess Blinds - Drill too big
what do the fitting instructions actually say??
its very unusual to go less than around 22-25mm off a corner otherwise you would need a special attachment for everyone fitted ??
yes i know sometimes you do go closer but bad design if planed that way
its very unusual to go less than around 22-25mm off a corner otherwise you would need a special attachment for everyone fitted ??
yes i know sometimes you do go closer but bad design if planed that way
we are all ------------------still learning
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