Lacking a drill press, how would you suggest I drill holes in stained glass, agates, metal or ceramics? I do have a Dremel, Rotozip and drill driver.
2007-08-22 07:55:17 · 5 answers · asked by Heather B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
if the drill driver is a variable speed, use it, with a carbide bit, or diamond tip bit. or check on a glass drill at the hardware
in metal use a high speed drill bit,
drilling glass or ceramics requires a SLOW speed and lots of lubricant, like water or oil, and a light pressure,
2007-08-22 08:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Previous answer "low speed, low pressure and lubrication" is right on. All three are mainly to reduce the heat produced by the drilling. Heat will crack the glass.
I have also seen this done by using a piece of copper tubing and some grinding compound in a drill or drill press. This is tedious but accurate and safe.
2007-08-22 09:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by len b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taping a washer about the size of the hole you need on the item to be drilled. This will keep the drill bit from walking.
2007-08-22 08:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by Brian M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To accurately drill into the material's mentioned you do need a steady platform; a drill press or jig that you have made for such a job.
2007-08-22 08:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by grounded 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes just be sure to use the proper bit, glass bit for glass etc. Your drill driver should handle this.
2007-08-22 08:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋