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Last Updated: Friday, September 15th, 2000, Created: Friday, September 15th, 2000

No Mess Overhead Drilling

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Years ago Black & Decker sold a special jig to attach to your drill which caught the dust as you drilled into the ceiling. Apparently it wasn't that popular because I can't find it in the stores any more.

So, simply push your drill through the bottom of a transparent plastic food container, shove it up to the ceiling, and drill away with your eyes wide open.

Taping a brown paper bag to the wall just below your planned hole will catch all the dust before it gets to the carpet.

Keywords: Drills, Techniques, Tools

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