I have to cut out a new hole, for the tee of a new ss liner, as the old opening is not in the room, where the stove will be located. Will brick in the old hole.
Tried Bosch masonary bit, but seemed to dull after only a couple of holes. In hindsite, should have only drilled in mortar lines, instead of trying to drill through red brick, to make nice, round hole.
Then tried masonary cut-off wheels in 4 1/2" grinder. Better, but snapped a couple of wheels off. May get thicker wheels, instead of very thin cut-off wheels, which are not forgiving, if you do not stay very straight.
Do people use air chisels?
Would an air chisel do much damage to surrounding bricks, like loosening them all?
Any help would be appreciated!
Tried Bosch masonary bit, but seemed to dull after only a couple of holes. In hindsite, should have only drilled in mortar lines, instead of trying to drill through red brick, to make nice, round hole.
Then tried masonary cut-off wheels in 4 1/2" grinder. Better, but snapped a couple of wheels off. May get thicker wheels, instead of very thin cut-off wheels, which are not forgiving, if you do not stay very straight.
Do people use air chisels?
Would an air chisel do much damage to surrounding bricks, like loosening them all?
Any help would be appreciated!