Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    pastor1189's Avatar
    pastor1189 Posts: 1,538, Reputation: 3
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #1

    Sep 18, 2013, 12:00 PM
    Drilling Holes
    Is there a trick in marking a surface where to drill holes.
    Like the enclosed picture of a door knocker. Do you coat it with lipstick
    And press it against the door, so the drill holes line up for the screws
    In the right position coming from the other-side of the door?
    Attached Images
     
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Sep 18, 2013, 12:01 PM
    That's one way... I'd put masking tape on the door first... makes it easier to see.
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Sep 18, 2013, 12:04 PM
    With a metal door, use a center punch to make a small indent. After drilling, visually center the drill but most drill today have a level on them. Both of mine do.
    pastor1189's Avatar
    pastor1189 Posts: 1,538, Reputation: 3
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Sep 18, 2013, 12:06 PM
    Oh that good. It would leave an impression
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Sep 18, 2013, 12:17 PM
    When you do it... circle one of the holes... then use a level to make sure the second is exactly where it needs to be and make any correction needed before you drill. (with the door closed)

    Hard to see if its off kilter standing that close.
    pastor1189's Avatar
    pastor1189 Posts: 1,538, Reputation: 3
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #6

    Sep 18, 2013, 01:06 PM
    Okay that system would be applicable in similar applications.
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #7

    Sep 18, 2013, 02:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by pastor1189 View Post
    okay that system would be applicable in similar applications.
    Yes it would... one of those little shortcuts you learn along the way.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search


Check out some similar questions!

Drilling holes in ceiling joist [ 5 Answers ]

I am drilling holes through a 2x6 ceiling joist. How many 12/2 wires can you run through a 7/8" hole? I am drilling the hole in the center of the 2x6 (width wise). Where is the best to drill the hole length wise? Thank you for your help.

Template for drilling holes [ 3 Answers ]

Attaching a board to a wall. Example Drilling a hole in a piece of wood. Drilling a hole in a cement wall and putting in an anchor. But then you bring the wood over to the wall and the hole in the wood does not line up with the wall anchor in the wall. Must be a kind of a template out there?

Drilling holes in floor joist [ 5 Answers ]

Hi ,I want to move a 3" abs ventpipe in a floor space. The floor joists are 2X10 and near the supporting wall .Can I drill the joist? Do I need to use plywood or 2X10 to sister the floor joist to make up for the weakening .thanks bman55golf

Drilling holes [ 2 Answers ]

I need to drill a4" vent hole for a water heater in side of my house to connect the venting. What is the best drill to use and any avice on problems imight run into?

Drilling holes in mirror [ 2 Answers ]

Hi, I've never drilled a mirror before and I need a little help, I'm mounting two wall sconces over a bathroom vanity and need two small mounting screw holes and a small hole to accommodate the wiring for each sconce. A 4' by 5' mirror is on the wall it sits in a bottom channel and is held in...

View more questions Search