Baking Stone of the type made of clay and used in ovens, for pizzas, pastries and the like.
2006-09-05 05:39:58 · 9 answers · asked by frsimonsr 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You can use a standard electric drill ideally one with variable speed. If you only need to drill a small hole I would recommend you buy some tile drills - for drilling bathroom tiles rather than use ordinary masonary drills. These are pointed and sharper than carbide bits. However, if the hole you wish to drill is large in diameter and the stone you are drilling is very thick the best thing would be a diamond coated drill. Go to the www.screwfix.com site and look at the drills they sell every type.
2006-09-05 05:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use a common electric drill and get a masonary bit or a diamond tipped bit at your hardware store. Sometimes it works better if you run a little stream of water on the bit while drilling to cool it but be careful if using an electric drill instead of a battery one.
2006-09-05 05:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen it done but I have another option for you.......I saw where the clay saucer used under clay pots used as baking stones. They're made of the same exact materials. So, if you do attempt it, why don't you do a practice run on something less expensive. You won't be out a lot of money if it doesn't break......
2006-09-05 05:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all you need is a drill and a masonry bit. Masonry bits are used to drill through concrete all the time and are not too expensive...
You do NOT need any kind of diamond tipped drill bit or anything like that...
In your local hardware store (I like Home Depot or Lowes because they have a tool section) you can ask the attendent in the tool section to help you find a Masonry bit.
2006-09-05 05:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible, and the methods advocated by some of the previous responders will work.
However, even if you do it successfully, if it's not done correctly thermal stress in the modified stone may cause it to shatter when heated. I would try it with nothing important on it the first time you use it, and keep a dust pan and brush handy...
2006-09-05 05:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Hector 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to get a drill bit that is used on concrete. When drilling you will pour water on the spot you are drilling so that your bit will not heat up and break.
2006-09-05 05:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by drunken monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible, but not cheap. Talk to your nearby Glass company. See where they get their diamond tipped glass drills. If it will drill glass it will drill most stone/pottery.
2006-09-05 05:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by lil'oleJewler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a masonry drill and dint force it cool with water while drilling. good luck
2006-09-05 05:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea...my question is though why would you do that??? Is there a great baking secret behind it that i don't know,,please share.
2006-09-05 10:07:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋