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So I have this bookcase and I want to know If it is possible to use a hand drill to drill holes in the sides so I can run wires for lighting. From what I know the bookcase is made from 22 gauge steel sheet metal so it's pretty thin but strong. Would I need a specific kind of drill bit for getting though thin steel? would there be sparks since it's metal? All I really have is a hand drill and nothing else really, Thing is heavy enough to not move at all even with pressure against it So I think I can do it without disassembly. stock pics since no camera. If anyone knows, thanks.
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>>1030926
Yeah regular hss drill bits will do
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>>1030929
So it should just go though easy? not going to set anything on fire?
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>>1030930
not going to set anything on fire?
No...you won't set it on fire...
>aviation fuel and steel???
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>>1030931
I don't know anything about drilling into metal, could have sparks or something light my hair on fire. Only done wood stuff before, like installing doors.
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>>1030934
You'll be fine, it'll just strip the metal away and not spark. You're not going up against something super hard at high speeds.
if you're that worried about it, wear protective equipment and stuffs.
I'm sure it will be easy.
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>>1030926
After you drill the hole fit a rubber grommet, this will protect the wires from any sharp edges left by the drilling process and will make it look a more professional job.
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