Best tool for drilling gate hangers

[valtraman]

What’s the best tool for drilling wooden strainers to take gate hangers ? Don’t want to spend a fortune just for own use but my drill with a big bit on it sups battery’s for fun

 

[Kevtherev]

Stihl engine drill I bought one years ago it’s brilliant cuts into oak no bother.

 

[coniser]

I us a Ryobi hammer drill needs a chuck to go on it and switch the hammer off, This photo of drilling a stone gate post

 

[nonemouse]

I still have some of my grandfathers hand turn auger bits, must be a fair age, but they can quickly make hole through a railway sleeper or a telegraph pole. I suppose it depends how many holes a day you want to drill

 

[thesilentone]

We drilled ours with a bit and brace. Small drill first, then correct size, pretty easy really.

 

[David.]

As a heads up, James Smith Fencing has 3/4" threaded hooks at £3.something apiece.

 

[Macsky]

What’s the best tool for drilling wooden strainers to take gate hangers ? Don’t want to spend a fortune just for own use but my drill with a big bit on it sups battery’s for fun

What drill? Is the bit sharp? I’ve got a Milwaukee 18v drill and 20mm auger bit that goes through strainers effortlessly.

Milwaukee M18FPD3-0 M18 FUEL Percussion Drill

Milwaukee M18FPD3. 18 volt cordless brushless percussion drill. Most powerful hammer drill with fastest drilling under torque. The Milwaukee combi drill for drilling large holes at high speed.

www.bigredpowertools.co.uk

 

[CPF]

£20

 

[davidroberts30]

decent sharp 19mm auger bit in the cordless
recon me 5ah dewalt would drill 6 easy(never tried)

 

[Wesley]

What drill? Is the bit sharp? I’ve got a Milwaukee 18v drill and 20mm auger bit that goes through strainers effortlessly.

Milwaukee M18FPD3-0 M18 FUEL Percussion Drill

Milwaukee M18FPD3. 18 volt cordless brushless percussion drill. Most powerful hammer drill with fastest drilling under torque. The Milwaukee combi drill for drilling large holes at high speed.

www.bigredpowertools.co.uk

I let my neighbour borrow my one of these to drill all the way through a wooden post for a bolt through hanger (he cuts his own when he cuts down a tree). Normally he takes a generator & corded drill but found he’d ran out of petrol. Think he was a bit shocked how easy it managed it. Its a bit of an animal!

 

[tinsheet]

I use my rattle gun (Makita 18v) with a socket that fits the augar bit.
Noisy but takes no time

 

[Poorbuthappy]

I use 1 of these with an auger bit.
Bit more power than standard drill.
Took a while find a long sds auger bit for bigger gate posts but standard 230mm bit will just do normal posts.
Got a 460mm 1 now so no issues

Makita DHR242Z 18v LXT 24mm SDS+ Plus Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill Body Only

Makita DHR242Z 18v LXT 24mm SDS+ Plus Brushless Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill Body Only The Makita DHR242 is a high performance cordless combination hammer which accepts SDS+ drill bits. With 40 different angles and a longer bit guide the Makita SDS Brushless is a formidable machine which will...

www.powertoolworld.co.uk

 

[Dry Rot]

I let my neighbour borrow my one of these to drill all the way through a wooden post for a bolt through hanger (he cuts his own when he cuts down a tree). Normally he takes a generator & corded drill but found he’d ran out of petrol. Think he was a bit shocked how easier it managed it. Its a bit of an animal!

I too use a corded drill. The portable generator goes in the tractor bucket. I'd rather be over powered than under powered! The drill takes the bit OK.

 

[Macsky]

Old trusty, & battery grinder is a revelation too for cutting old eye bolts off gates that you’re rehanging.

 

[valtraman]

I use my rattle gun (Makita 18v) with a socket that fits the augar bit.
Noisy but takes no time

I have one of these I will try it. Currently use a 3 in one makita drill/hammer drill/ breaker but just doesn’t seem much puff . Brand new drill bit too

 

[YELROM]

Extra Long Flat Wood Drill Bit

High quality flat wood bits. Ground centre and cutting edges ensures quick, easy and accurate drilling. For hardwood, softwood, chipboard etc.

www.toolstation.com

I just use one of these in the cordless drill

 

[Macsky]

Extra Long Flat Wood Drill Bit

High quality flat wood bits. Ground centre and cutting edges ensures quick, easy and accurate drilling. For hardwood, softwood, chipboard etc.

www.toolstation.com

I just use one of these in the cordless drill

I got a larger one to drill receiver holes for the slip bolt of the gate as they don’t pull themselves through as much as an auger and clear the hole better but for going right through the post the auger is king.

 

[YELROM]

I got a larger one to drill receiver holes for the slip bolt of the gate as they don’t pull themselves through as much as an auger and clear the hole better but for going right through the post the auger is king.

I agree, they don’t clear themselves very well so you have to pull the drill out when about half way through the post to clear the wood shavings but for the odd post I do a year there good enough

 

[Wesley]

I got a larger one to drill receiver holes for the slip bolt of the gate as they don’t pull themselves through as much as an auger and clear the hole better but for going right through the post the auger is king.

I’ve found by drilling three overlapping holes a bit at a time with a flat bit I can make a slotted hole. Less requirement to adjust the hangers as they bed in & wear.

 

[RH15LEW]

Stihl engine drill I bought one years ago it’s brilliant cuts into oak no bother.

Quality bit of kit