[grandin]

How to drill a straight hole through a wall

[KISS]

Distance?

Materials expected to be encountered?

Purpose?

[Clough]

Hi, grandin!

Yes, it would be helpful to know specifically what this is concerning.

If it's a basement wall through blocks made of composites of rocks, it might be very difficult to drill a straight hole. If it's through drywall, it's much easier to drill holes that are straight. There could also be other variables invovled...

We would appreciate having more information concerning the specifics as to what you're wanting to know.

Thanks!

[KISS]

In reality straight can be somewhat easy depending on the additude (fancy word for orientation).

I'd probably start with a template of sorts.

The size and orientation also matter somewhat. I forgot to ask that question. A 1/2" hole through cinderblock is different that a 1/2" hole through a drywall 2 x 4 wall.

Without getting into specifics, I'd probably start with a level and I'd tape a bubble level to a drill or if it's more difficult, I'd make a template.

Suppose you needed to drill a 1/2" hole through one layer of something. Remeber I can't offer specific advice without knowing what to expect.

So, as an example:

Take a 2 x 4 and box an area that needs to be drilled with other scrap. Now everything is perpendicular with a square hole defined. You could insert the bit and now the hole drilled will be perpendicular to the drilled board.

Remove the form. Transfer the board to the wall and use it as a template.

You can purchase a parallel drilling jig that has basically an 1" thick round rotateable template with a non marring gripping material.

So, basically we need more info.