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DRILLING THRU STONE WALL

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len

06-03-2003 16:00:28




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Have a new well and need to make a hole approx 2in. in dia. thru a basement wall--the wall is about 2 feet thick laid up with stones and cement could pick a spot where the cement is but there would be stones behind the cement about 3-4 layers of stone--is there a tool that would bore thru stone?????




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glen

06-04-2003 18:28:59




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 Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to len, 06-03-2003 16:00:28  
Neighbor had the same problem bringing water into the house through a 24" stone wall. Plumbing contractor came through under the footing and up through the floor. Of course they will never have to worry about the frost getting down that low here in the frozen north. (Wisconsin)



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rg

06-04-2003 14:28:58




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 Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to len, 06-03-2003 16:00:28  
I had a similar situation at my place last summer. I live in an older farm house with 14 inch stone/concrete walls. I needed 2 holes for the supply and vent lines for a new oil tank in the basement. From work I borrowed a large electric drill mounted on a base with wheels, but the secret was in the type of bit, it was a diamond core bit. I believe it was 3 inch in diameter, and the drill came with a connection for a garden hose to keep the bit cool. I had to mount the drill to the wall so it was drilling in a horizontal. This took more time than the actual drilling of the holes. Each hole took about 2o minutes to do.

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Jonesy

06-03-2003 21:18:26




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 Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to len, 06-03-2003 16:00:28  
On the construction sight we used coring machines. We would drill up to 12" holes. It is also made to drill through walls. good luck



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len

06-03-2003 18:25:01




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 Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to len, 06-03-2003 16:00:28  
Go to rental or talk to a contractor about an air drill, with that you can drill a 2" hole through wall. I've used one for over 35 years, quick way to get hole through wall. If you're in the midwest I have one you can rent.



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buck

06-03-2003 17:16:46




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 Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to len, 06-03-2003 16:00:28  

Jack hammer either air or electric and work on the mortar joints and take out entire stones,put in a sleeve pipe and mortar/stone it back shut. There are larger rotary hammer core drills that will cut out the 2" or larger hole but some stone give them a fit. If you have or have access to an air compressor even a small air hammer will do the job if you work on the mortar joints.



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Mike D.

06-04-2003 06:36:15




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 Re: Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to buck, 06-03-2003 17:16:46  
I wouldn't dream of drilling the rock. Way too much $$$ and effort. Follow the advice these other guys offer. Dig out the rock that is in the path of the pipe chase. Fit in a sleeve for the pipe to travel through. Mortar and stone/brick/block the opening closed again. Fill the sleeve with GE Silicone caulk after the pipe is in place.



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Kevin

06-03-2003 17:33:01




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 Re: Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to buck, 06-03-2003 17:16:46  
Buck is right, this will work just fine. We have had to go through stone walls on several occasions. Sometimes the mortar is so soft, all we needed was a pry bar, a chisel and 2 and 8 pound hammers. Much easier than concrete!



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Brian G.

06-04-2003 07:28:36




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 Re: Re: Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to Kevin, 06-03-2003 17:33:01  
I agree with Kevin and Mike; I've put holes thru several double layed stone wall foundations for water and sewer pipes. I always use mortar and stone to repair around the sleeve, being careful to match the original as much as possible on the inside where it shows.



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RayP(MI)

06-03-2003 16:59:02




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 Re: DRILLING THRU STONE WALL in reply to len, 06-03-2003 16:00:28  
You might try an air hammer like you see construction guys using to tear up pavement. But then your hole might be much more than 2" when you get through. Years ago, we were converting to bulk tank in our dairy operation. Inspector told my dad he needed to put access chute through a 1 foot thick concrete wall. Dad worked for two days with chisels and star drills, and never got through. That job could be beastly, if the concrete is still good! Any possibility of another route for your pipe?

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