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Drill hole in tile

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ldj

01-07-2008 07:38:58




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What is the best way to drill 1/4" holes in ceramic tile?
L.D.




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fepo69

01-08-2008 13:05:26




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
if you have a smooth finish on the tile it is best to make a tiny chip with a gyproc screw and a hammer(center punching)then go with a carbide tip mesh as suggested....



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tele tech

01-07-2008 17:13:53




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
Would you believe it's been done with three small finish nails chucked in a drill! A plumber freind of mine gave me that tip.Sorta digs its way through rather than drill.Cheap solution for a hole or two but won't last long.



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buickanddeere

01-07-2008 14:49:22




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
Large holes can be bored with copper water pipe and valve grinding compound.



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RobMD

01-07-2008 08:19:41




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
With a tile drill bit.



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markiz41

01-07-2008 07:55:50




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
What the other guys said, plus put masking tape on the spot to prevent chip outs.



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Hendrik

01-07-2008 07:52:08




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
Make sure the tile is evenly supported, otherwise it may fracture because of the force exerted on it. For soft tiles, like used on walls of bathrooms, switch OFF the hammer function on your drill.



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Jerry Wallen

01-07-2008 07:44:54




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 07:38:58  
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get a drill bit for glass and tile--they are not expensive--They have a flat arrowhead shaped end and work great



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ldj

01-07-2008 08:39:06




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to Jerry Wallen, 01-07-2008 07:44:54  
Thanks,
I didn't know there was such a thing as a tile or glass bit. I did know there was a masonry bit and I had thought about using that. It pay to ask.



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charles(mo)

01-07-2008 15:49:41




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 Re: Drill hole in tile in reply to ldj, 01-07-2008 08:39:06  
I have tried useing a masonry bit, and broke the tiles. So that doesn't work (for me anyway). A glass bit or tile bit is your only safe bet.



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