NJ

Neil Jones

12/10/2009 9:54 PM

Drilling holes in wooden plank

Hi,

I have trying to build a cloths hanger since we are limited with closet
space. At Home Depot, I have seen a wooden shelf (with four shelves)
that will work if I modify it a little bit. The only thing is about
drilling holes into the existing shelves for the hanger rods and some
additional holes for nail drilling for support. The only problem is I
do not have the electric tools and do not want to buy it for one time
use. Is there any inexpensive tools that will allow me to drill holes
for the hanger rod and for the supporting nail holes?

Thank you in advance for any help and information.

NJ


This topic has 8 replies

JA

"Joe AutoDrill"

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

12/10/2009 4:16 PM

"Neil Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> I have trying to build a cloths hanger since we are limited with closet
> space. At Home Depot, I have seen a wooden shelf (with four shelves)
> that will work if I modify it a little bit. The only thing is about
> drilling holes into the existing shelves for the hanger rods and some
> additional holes for nail drilling for support. The only problem is I
> do not have the electric tools and do not want to buy it for one time
> use. Is there any inexpensive tools that will allow me to drill holes
> for the hanger rod and for the supporting nail holes?
>
> Thank you in advance for any help and information.
>
> NJ

Borrow a hand drill from a neighbor. Doing it by hand is possible, and
could be fun with burning, boring, etc. But you'll save yourself lots of
time and effort by just borrowing the right tool from someone who has one.
--


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Sonny

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

12/10/2009 4:05 PM

An inexpensive drill and a few bits will not break your bank and it
will eventually be used again, not just once. My girlfriend can,
also, attest that a moderately sized/powerful drill can be used with a
small auger bit for planting flower bulbs.

Sonny

JA

"Joe AutoDrill"

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

12/10/2009 4:17 PM

De ja vu test... Let's see if Verizon posts this one twice too...
--


Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
Production Tapping: http://Production-Tapping-Equipment.com/
Flagship Site: http://www.Drill-N-Tap.com
VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/user/AutoDrill

V8013-R


JA

"Joe AutoDrill"

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

12/10/2009 4:16 PM

"Neil Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> I have trying to build a cloths hanger since we are limited with closet
> space. At Home Depot, I have seen a wooden shelf (with four shelves)
> that will work if I modify it a little bit. The only thing is about
> drilling holes into the existing shelves for the hanger rods and some
> additional holes for nail drilling for support. The only problem is I
> do not have the electric tools and do not want to buy it for one time
> use. Is there any inexpensive tools that will allow me to drill holes
> for the hanger rod and for the supporting nail holes?
>
> Thank you in advance for any help and information.
>
> NJ

Borrow a hand drill from a neighbor. Doing it by hand is possible, and
could be fun with burning, boring, etc. But you'll save yourself lots of
time and effort by just borrowing the right tool from someone who has one.
--


Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
Production Tapping: http://Production-Tapping-Equipment.com/
Flagship Site: http://www.Drill-N-Tap.com
VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/user/AutoDrill

V8013-R


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whit3rd

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

14/10/2009 3:08 PM

On Oct 12, 12:54=A0pm, Neil Jones <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have trying to build a cloths hanger since we are limited with closet
> space. =A0At Home Depot, I have seen a wooden shelf (with four shelves)
> that will work if I modify it

If you are uncertain about tools, and don't want to own them, you
want
to do things differently. Hardware for holding a clothes rod, or
wire shelves with clothes rod built in, or a unit that doesn't need
the 'modify' step, are all options.

Hand tools (screwdriver, saw, knife is an irreducible minimum)
will be good, inexpensive, easily found (pick any two...).

There are also spring-loaded adjustable clothes rods... and lots of
other bad ideas out there.

Sb

"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

14/10/2009 4:28 PM

Boy I'm glad you got the part about planting flower bulbs, I was a
little worried about where you were going with that "My girlfriend and
a moderately sized/powerful drill..."

On Oct 12, 4:05=A0pm, Sonny <[email protected]> wrote:
> An inexpensive drill and a few bits will not break your bank and it
> will eventually be used again, not just once. =A0My girlfriend can,
> also, attest that a moderately sized/powerful drill can be used with a
> small auger bit for planting flower bulbs.
>
> Sonny

Sb

"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

12/10/2009 2:52 PM

Harbor freight $15
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3D3670

Or try craigs list

On Oct 12, 12:54=A0pm, Neil Jones <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have trying to build a cloths hanger since we are limited with closet
> space. =A0At Home Depot, I have seen a wooden shelf (with four shelves)
> that will work if I modify it a little bit. =A0The only thing is about
> drilling holes into the existing =A0shelves for the hanger rods and some
> additional holes for nail drilling for support. =A0The only problem is I
> do not have the electric tools and do not want to buy it for one time
> use. =A0Is there any inexpensive tools that will allow me to drill holes
> for the hanger rod and for the supporting nail holes?
>
> Thank you in advance for any help and information.
>
> NJ

TT

in reply to Neil Jones on 12/10/2009 9:54 PM

12/10/2009 5:58 PM

Neil Jones wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have trying to build a cloths hanger since we are limited with closet
> space. At Home Depot, I have seen a wooden shelf (with four shelves)
> that will work if I modify it a little bit. The only thing is about
> drilling holes into the existing shelves for the hanger rods and some
> additional holes for nail drilling for support. The only problem is I
> do not have the electric tools and do not want to buy it for one time
> use. Is there any inexpensive tools that will allow me to drill holes
> for the hanger rod and for the supporting nail holes?
>
> Thank you in advance for any help and information.
>
> NJ

Sooner or later you're going to need a modest collection of tools to
accommodate the desires of your better half. Craigslist is a good place
to start. Many HDs also have tool rentals available.


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