Drill Holes in Studs for Wiring

What happens here

After all electrical boxes are mounted, mark the desired height for the cable runs on each stud and find the center of the stud. Using a drill equipped with a 7/8 inch spade bit, carefully drill holes through the marked centers of the studs. It's critical to maintain a minimum of 1.25 inches (1 1/4 inches) of wood on both sides of the drilled hole to avoid weakening the stud or requiring a metal wire protector. The video demonstrates the potential consequence of drilling off-center by showing a drill bit penetrating a wire, emphasizing the need for metal wire protectors if this clearance is not maintained. These metal wire protectors are simply hammered into place over the cable run if the 1.25-inch margin is compromised.

Goal: Create appropriately sized and located holes in wall studs for running electrical wires.