R.I.P. Scout26
Yeah, gravity sucks!
That is all. *expletive deleted*ck you all, eat *expletive deleted*it, and die in a fire. I have considered writing here a long parting section dedicated to each poster, but I have decided, at length, against it. *expletive deleted*ck you all and Hail Satan.
I wouldn't worry about a limited number of fairly small holes drilled into the pillars from a structural standpoint. I would just think it's an unnecessary PITA, particularly when you don't have the equipment to do it properly.