Flexi Drill Kit - SRFD1.2X5-10

Drilling through joists has always been an issue and often results in multiple entry points. The Flexi Drill has been designed to overcome this issue, the red ball preventing any mis-direction. Our primary drill bit is 1.2 metres in length, which is ideal for navigating through awkward obstructions on the bend.
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[@richscott2090]

I like the trick with the ball.....

[@balderoine]

Love the music 😍

[@hnc1500]

That tool works okay. But if the hole is too small for the ball to fit through, or if you’re drilling through, more than one noggin, you’re better off with rodderscope

[@AlPringle]

They make it look so easy when there is no insulation etc. on the way. 99% of projects are not that clean.

[@SkillBuilder]

+Al Pringle Nothing is that clean but you wouldn't see much if the void was full of fibreglass. I went to do a job once and there were about 50 porn mags stashed under the floor It tooks us an extra 4 hours to read them and then we had to put them all back.after we had run the cables.

[@AlexRuckusFTW]

legend

[@hunterventures2101]

@@SkillBuilder 4 hours well spent billed to the owner

[@reddye2331]

@@SkillBuilder wtf u would be unhuman if u all never stopped and at least checked out the covers of every issue. Great comment. Never did I think u was about to say the smut mags was the problem. I was thinking maybe u gonna say rat/mice nest or metal plate was in way or made a mess. Lmao smut get em every time Ehh.

[@psyfertech]

i like the ball thats attached to the bit you would definatly have less stress about popping a hole somewhere you dont want one. Its insane at how many awesome tools we have to get cables in the most tricky places. I install satellite tv for dish and definatly know the pain in the ass it is to not have the right tool when trying to fish cables

[@69division]

I love the idea behind this but it drills a bit low in the joist as a rule I would normally drill in the middle of the joist to achieve regs

[@martinpoole1451]

A hole drilled with this is not 50mm distance required from the surface for the cable to be clear of screws/nails in (the UK).

[@marilynperks6111]

A lot of these type of gadgets have their use, but I would be very wary of drilling blindly in a void where there may be cables or pipework clipped along the joist you intend to drill through.

[@smgaudiovideo8623]

+Marilyn Perks I was thinking the same thing.

[@cooldog60]

Just the other day I drilled through a water pipe that should not have been there. You never know where there are going to be pipes or wires.

[@packetattack7437]

@@cooldog60 See my comment to SMG.

[@uzcontractor]

This bit does not work as shown. Because in video shows bit stands straight when it goes thru light fixture hole. In practice, bit curves upwards and it's hard to make straight hole on joist.

[@SuperRodUK]

Hi, Sorry you feel like this about the Flexi Drill Kit. The drill shank will curve if your entry point isn't direct to where you require the hole to be. The drill bit will give slightly due to the flex material, but you have to ensure - as is the case with the video above - that your cable run is straight and clear before attempting to drill. Although the above video is clipped and edited for KZbin, it still demonstrates a real-life scenario and was created by an electrician looking to install down lights in a property.

[@robertocampos6867]

+SuperRodUK....aint no damn way this footage is from the actual electricians work on site. Maybe the first part where it shows him entering the drill bit and struggling a lil with the angle....but the next shot where it shows the video footage is from a mock up you guys created....look at all the extra lighting in your clips...a lil hole wouldn't give that much light.

[@SkillBuilder]

+uzcontractor Hi You are dead right in what you say but the device still has its uses. Nothing is perfect in all situations. If the joist is very close to the downlighter hole you might be able to put a flexi bit in. The thing is if the floor above is not accessible you do what you have to to get over the problem. We have to live in the real world but the one thing I do know is we are never beaten. You have to get the job done or you don't get paid.

[@TheDigitalReviewer]

uzcontractor - I believe that’s what the ball is for to keep the drill from aiming upwards. This is actually genius.

[@agarwalpeeyush2007]

How did it come into the other hole, how did you decide to make that hole knowing that drill bit will come there?

[@AlbanianFix]

Also, how was the drill bit able to penetrate out of the spot light hole so far that you were able to pull it out even more so you could tie the mule? Wouldn't the ball stop it from doing just that? The whole video seems like a big misinterpretation on how this would go in real life scenarios.

[@holaa2496]

What do you call that mesh object that attaches from the cable to the glow rod? The mesh that secures the cable

[@Aidan8et]

It's a mesh or pulling grip. Used in a lot of electrical & cable work.

[@lightbringer8697]

Chinese finger grip

[@markfothebeast]

Cool idea! But in a floor joist you'll want to drill in the center area to avoid weakening the joist. Not that your house will collapse with a few holes but it's kind of a general rule.

[@kevinrash4821]

If you have 2x12 just have to be be outside the 1st 2 inches- guessing that ball keeps it 2 inch

[@snesgenesis]

I use a street hockey ball.

[@reactor4]

EDM and drilling!

[@alomonwo]

Doesnt Harbor Freight sell something similar this, except for the ball at the end.

[@deasttn]

You mean drill bit? Yeah, HF sells drill bits

[@watchdaride]

awesome video . i guy just quoted me $500 in stall 6 lights .going to do this my self after this video .

[@adamb2619]

Not uncommon. About $100 per can is pretty typical for both new and remodel.

[@kristigjini6613]

good luck lol. there is a reason why he charged u 500$ . just the cans and high hat trims will cost you 200$ buying low end materials, not even including the tools and Parts and pieces which electricians carry on hand. by the end of this project you will probably be in over 300$ and and you will have probably realized that the quote you got was actually quite reasonable if not a good deal depending on where you live.

[@watchdaride]

bought a kit with 6 lights on amazon led for $80 plus $40 tools + $16 corona beer . took me and my son 4 hours . hooked it up to ceiling fan light . easy install . Next step is hooking it up to my google home system .

[@vexorg00]

Where do you purchase this drill bit?

[@SuperRodUK]

Hi Taylor, Thank you for your interest in this product. It is available from your local UK electrical wholesaler. If you want further information about your nearest stocking location, please follow this link to our new website: www.super-rod.co.uk/where-to-buy/ Regards.

[@BMcKenna]

I know it's stupid but I really thought the ball was an apple lol Great idea :D Just don't eat it by mistake on site lol

[@SuperRodUK]

It certainly looks like one Ben! Glad you like the product, we've been getting a lot of interest for it. If you'd like to know more, please follow the link: www.super-rod.co.uk/products/drilling-and-cutting/flexi-drill-kit/

[@behappy9874]

SuperRodUK o

[@boxsterman77]

Well if you don't have your red ball, an apple can be used as a handy substitute. What about an orange? I'd prefer not to compare apples to oranges.

[@alpachino468]

Where on earth do I buy one from - I've looked everywhere, even at distributors near me that Super Rod have listed on their website?

[@SuperRodUK]

Hi, thanks for your enquiry. These are out of stock at the moment but you can certainly pre-order them at your distributors/local wholesaler. Item number is SRFD1.2X5-10. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@SirChiefUK]

Where can i buy???

[@putinscat1208]

That's a big love bead?!

[@redkite5799]

So NOT 50mm away from the plasterboard and sertainly not in the centre of the joist :(

[@zippymo672]

How can you tell if there are no pipes or cables attached to the other side of the joist when drilling through it?

[@gregwittmeyer6680]

You need an endoscope camera. Depending on the situation , you will have to drill a small hole in the sheetrock to get the camera in there. Worth doing though because you don't want to drill through a wire or pipe.

[@Ih8chew]

@@gregwittmeyer6680 and at that pointyou might as well do it right and cut the drywall where you can see what you're drilling into since you'll need drywall repair anyway.

[@scotthoskins6691]

Really good video a I like the video 😊 ☺ 😉 😌 😆 😏

[@jamalahmed7057]

Good stuff but it would have been more effective and safe, if the drill had camera rather than blind

[@jimsmith4412]

This video doesn't make any sense. Firstly from what i understand the ball is not stationary and locked into position on the drill bit. In other words it has to move freely along the drill shaft, you can see this at 2:34 when the "electrician" snags the bit and pulls it out through the hole. If the ball was stationary this would not have been possible. If the ball moves freely then inserting the drill bit into the originating hole not knowing what could obstruct the ball from moving further back towards the drill bit would make the drill bit wonder all over the place. Secondly what I found amusing was that the "electrician" tied a pull string to the end of the drill bit followed by a flex fish which was tied to the actual wire itself. Why not tie the pull string directly to the cable?

[@runningbear1982]

I'm good. I'll just climb up in the attic.

[@yaright9524]

does the ball on the shaft come with the bit or is this something you installed, and if you installed yourself, what kind of ball would you suggest?

[@SuperRodUK]

Hi Mark, When you buy the Flexi Drill Kit it does indeed come with the red guide ball. The ball itself is actually made out of wood and has a brass insert through the centre acting as a cushion. You can find out more information about this product via our website at: www.super-rod.co.uk/products/drilling-and-cutting/flexi-drill-kit/ Regards.

[@user-dl3pe3nr1s]

If you are considering using this....please do not. There are far more down sides to this approach then there are positives. 1.) You could potential hit a water line or drain..., yes obviously, before you use this bit, you will assess the situation and make sure there are no bathrooms, laundry rooms, or kitchens above the area. That being said, if your desired location for pot lights is anywhere previously mentioned, it's useless. 2.). What if an electrical line is severely damaged? You cannot legally make a splice in the damaged are, because burying a junction is illegal ....you probably won't have enough slack in the wire to do so. You're solution at this point is to either make an "illegal" splice, or to cause more damage then the existing job would have caused to remedy the problem properly. 3)....what if you "nick' an electrical line, just enough where the existing circuit is still functioning, but either the hot, or the neutral has been damaged? That is a potential FIRE hazard! .....This tool is for un qualified, un certified electricians, that's don't know the potential risks involved, and frankly don't care about the home owner after they get paid. These guys undercut " real" electricians, who have morals

[@osos231]

Not sure how this tool is any different than using a standard flex drill bit without the ball. If you are running romex behind walls it's pretty much a standard procedure to use a flex drill bit. Of course, you just need to mKe sure there are no pipes and/or plumbing near it

[@Lu-cho]

What? 2013?? That's why is no good this tool Almost 10 years later and still "no bueno"

[@Earthcitizen4609]

Hollywood video

[@MarinePredators84]

Gimmick.

[@joffey1990]

no

[@rrrrr5102006]

Bullshit..... the ball is close to the tip & there is no way you were able to flex the tip out of the other hole to thread the drill bit without moving that ball....

[@benweston7317]

This is NOT realistic by any means. This tool wouldn't break one layer of insulation before getting stuck with that guide ball. C'mon now.

[@donwilliams1284]

Looks great until you drill threw a pow er wire or water or drain pipe then not so great 😂😂😂😂