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Old 04-02-2006, 05:21 PM   #1
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Drilling fiberglass for cable run

In the process of putting a flat panel TV in the rear bedroom, I have to get the coax cable back there from where the original is in the front. In my plan I will be going through the middle bathroom. This will require drilling through some fiberglass panels, etc. I need some guidance on drilling through the 14 year old fiberglass. Fast or slow? Small pilot hole then progressively larger? Put down tape to help any shattering? Questions like that.

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Old 04-02-2006, 05:29 PM   #2
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How big a hole are you planning on drilling?
Small a standard drill bit will work fine.
Tape is recommended to reduce splitering. Go slow, gentle pressure.
You can start with a small hole is you wish and go bigger.
Run the cable without the connector on the end and you can get a single wire through a 1/4 inch hole.
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