The hole cannot be larger than one-third the depth of the joist, so the maximum hole size for a 2×12 joist (actual size 1-1/2 x 11-1/4 in.) is 3-3/4 in. diameterplenty big enough for running cable!

Q:I am strengthening my house in the crawl space by putting oriented strand board (OSB) shear panels on the cripple wall from the mudsill to the floor joists. I am wondering if the same ...

Once the holes are drilled, hold the board up to the floor joists and mark through the holes where the eye screws need to be sunk. Pre-drill holes in the joists and sink the small eye screws.