After all of the advice and figitting I finally called a handyman (since
prfessionals only want to do big jobs - np). It turns out that the wall is
not solid concrete as I thought the management was saying. They are
actually
hollow concrete walls. Made back in the 40's the contractor poured "mud"
on
a wodden frame and then covered that with a thin coat of plaster.
The handyman was very good and very informative. Now I know what a hammer
drill is, that it comes with a "hammer" label as so as to operate as a
plain
drill or with a hammer (hammer/drill). Also, he used a DeWalt drill and I
had no idea they were good tools.
The job was done using what I was going to use based on my past experience
with these walls - he used butterfly (toggle/aligator) bolts - D'OH! The
pot
rack can now sup****t the weight "of an elephant" (he said :). It took him
30
mins to do that, then since the hour wasn't up he also attached 2 towel
racks to my chef's station and butcher block table. Total time was 45
mins,
cost was $81.28 and tip... $40.
Thanks to all for your patience, kind help, and best of all education. ...
If ever I have a son I would want him to grow up to be just like all of
you... well, if you were all rolled up into a gooey clay ball... ?
Thanks again! :)
-joe
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"joe" <sweet430@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I need to hang a pot rack on my wall which is concrete. I have a 5/16"
>drill for such a purpose and the dollys to go with it. What I don't know
is
>which drill to buy so it will: 1) do this job, and 2) be a useful tool
for
>around the house.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> -joe
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