There are those days when you just want a hole behind the TV, and a hole 4 feet below it at outlet level, and a simple pass through for an HDMI or two. Then there is a fire block in between. 6 foot auger bit with flex is no good. What would you use in such a situation? Not sure where to look. Thinking of a three-quarter inch auger.

Here the fire block is typically at 4ft. So it usually falls behind tv allowing for hole below it.
Or you cut a flex bit and use rest to beat customer with.

LOL. made me laugh.

Get yourself this set up.

These:

[Link: amazon.com]


And the auger, or paddle bits of your choice.


I had the large 12" extension for my Milwaukee 2 1/2" self feed bits, for thos times when I installed retro central vacuums. Could go 12 feet with ease.

I have those, but no flex, right? If you are drilling from the top plate down, that may be fine, but if you are drilling through a J box hole to a fire block that is two or 3 feet down, that will go out the side of the house. Need something flexible.

This is similar to what I've had in the past: [Link: homedepot.com]



The thing at the top is used to bend the shaft so it goes straight down inside the wall. LSD has a variety of this, too, I think.

It's 54" long. I already have one. Looking for 2-3' length. But you knew that.

Tom, you might be surprised how well those things I recommended work in the case you're talking about.


Need a right angle drill to make it work, and I have been known to cut one of the 12" extensions down to size.



If you want, you can actually make your own version of a D'versibit by using some spring steel rod cut to the length you need and hammering the end of it into a spade bit.

My alarm installers did that all the time...

While not a flex bit, I have had times when I just ended up cutting single gang size hole in drywall right across the fire block and then notch the fire block.
This made it easy to route the cables and once done I gave client a choice: decora cover or call to drywaller to cover/paint the cutout.

Greenlee makes a set with a short flex. It will work with any 1/4" hex shank. Its the Greenlee 921 Quick Change Extension Kit. Amazon and Lowes have it. Hope it helps.

Aren't fire block surprises the BEST?

What size do those augers go up to? The Problem is for most HDMI cables you're going to need AT LEAST a 1 inch hole if you even have a chance of getting two through there. When you go big on an auger bit the drill shaft has to be a lot heavier and thicker which means less flexibility to make the turn.

Remember drywall repairs are relatively cheap. Don't kill yourself or waste too much money on trying things. I know if there's wallpaper it's a whole other deal. There are always cat5/6 solutions too.