[BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Guy
Hi All: I've been wasting my time trying to drill holes through porcelin tiles. I'm in the last stages of installing a roman bath tub and the last part is getting the taps installed through these tiles. What is the most efficient way to do this. Running out of patience... (GRRR) Guy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Guy, Your best bet is to score the point where you have to drill with a hammer and nail, hitting it just enough to gouge an indentation, and possibly remove some of the glaze off the tile to reduce sliding of the drill bit. I would also suggest you use a good quality bit, if you have the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Glenn Lemacher
There's a special brill bit for this. I got mine at Ace Hardware and for the life of me I can't remember just what there called.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Dale Leavens
: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles Hi All: I've been wasting my time trying to drill holes through porcelin tiles. I'm in the last stages of installing a roman bath tub and the last part is getting the taps installed through these tiles. What is the most efficient way to do

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Victor Gouveia
I would also add that masonry bits will also do a good job, so you don't always need to get the diamond bits. Victor Co-moderator Blind Movie Buffs List Guidedogs List

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread RJ
was referring to for about $34. RJ - Original Message - From: Guy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles Hi All: I've been wasting my time trying to drill holes through porcelin tiles. I'm