Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Foundation Help

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wes1406
03-13-03, 01:30 PM
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I have a quandry. I am running network cable across my house through the crawlspace into an addition. I can't fit under the house where the addition is so I thought I could take two or three bricks out of the original foundation so I can fit my arm through and get the cable there. What is the easiest way in which I can do this with out buying a saw? I have a hammer chisel and a masonry bit.
thanks

LeakMaster1
03-13-03, 07:04 PM
Why don't you just drill a 1/2" hole through the wall and pull it through with a string. It will be a lot easier to patch up.
wes1406
03-14-03, 12:45 PM
Because I can't get through to the other part of the house to pull the string through. I would have to be able to reach my hand through.

Frank99
03-14-03, 05:36 PM
Could you reach it with a wire through the hole, if not whack away with the hammer and chisel, if its a brick foundation it probaly 2 bricks thick.
joed
03-14-03, 07:13 PM
Use a concrete bit and drill out the mortar. Once get one brick out the others will come easily.