Drilling monoblock - Advice please

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georgel
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Post: # 21646Post georgel

Hello everyone, just had my drive completed last month and the Mrs has decided we should have gates. Was looking for some advice as how to drill a hole in the block without it splitting.

Or any other suggestions to save me drilling.

seanandruby
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Post: # 21657Post seanandruby

Start off with a small bit and increase in size. ???
sean

georgel
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Post: # 21659Post georgel

Thanks, Sean

Suggers
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Post: # 21663Post Suggers

Now she tells ya - need seriious footing for your gate posts -
Divorce much simpler...
"Meet the new boss - same as the old boss - We all get fooled again"

georgel
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Post: # 21669Post georgel

Already got posts in b4 block was laid. :p

Suggers
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Post: # 21670Post Suggers

goood news!
"Meet the new boss - same as the old boss - We all get fooled again"

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