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lvexpat
Jan 28, 2007, 07:35 PM
I need to know the correct drill bit to use for porcelain tile.I bought a black & decker glass & tile drilling set and it wore completely before I was even 1/8" in. I've been to home depot & lowe's and am told this is the only one available. Surely this can't be true. Any help will be greatly appreciated
Dean1
Jan 28, 2007, 08:46 PM
I need to know the correct drill bit to use for porcelain tile.I bought a black & decker glass & tile drilling set and it wore completely before I was even 1/8" in. I've been to home depot & lowe's and am told this is the only one available. Surely this can't be true. Any help will be greatly appreciatedsears hard ware has a drill bit that will drill hardened steel or tile or granet just pay mind to the RPM's of the drill the bit is called a cobalt& tungsten carbide tip. #01020 is a 3/16th bit but they have bigger ones
Dean1
Jan 28, 2007, 08:51 PM
I need to know the correct drill bit to use for porcelain tile.I bought a black & decker glass & tile drilling set and it wore completely before I was even 1/8" in. I've been to home depot & lowe's and am told this is the only one available. Surely this can't be true. Any help will be greatly appreciated
Sear hardware has what you need cobalt&tungsten carbide tip drill bits #01020 is 3/16th bit but they have others
lvexpat
Mar 9, 2007, 04:55 PM
I need to know the correct drill bit to use for porcelain tile.I bought a black & decker glass & tile drilling set and it wore completely before I was even 1/8" in. I've been to home depot & lowe's and am told this is the only one available. Surely this can't be true. Any help will be greatly appreciated
To Dean1-Thanx for your help. It did the job easily. lvexpat
TILEEZE
Apr 2, 2007, 08:14 AM
I need to know the correct drill bit to use for porcelain tile.I bought a black & decker glass & tile drilling set and it wore completely before I was even 1/8" in. I've been to home depot & lowe's and am told this is the only one available. Surely this can't be true. Any help will be greatly appreciated
Go to TILE-EZE Keramik Drill Bits, Ceramic Tile Drill Bits, and Glass Drill Bits (http://www.ceramictiledrill.com) it works !
artz
Apr 24, 2008, 01:01 PM
sears hard ware has a drill bit that will drill hardened steel or tile or granet just pay mind to the RPM's of the drill the bit is called a cobalt& tungsten carbide tip. #01020 is a 3/16th bit but they have bigger ones
Sears store in Phoenix doesn't carry. Sears computer says no number like #01020. Any suggestion on another number. I do need a 3/16 bit for porcelain. Had the same experience with the "spade" type bits from HD and Loew's.
TILEEZE
Apr 24, 2008, 02:42 PM
sears hard ware has a drill bit that will drill hardened steel or tile or granet just pay mind to the RPM's of the drill the bit is called a cobalt& tungsten carbide tip. #01020 is a 3/16th bit but they have bigger ones
Go to the website and learn about the Keramik Drill bit.
Porcelain Drill Bits, Ceramic Tile Drill Bits, Glass Drill Bits (http://www.ceramictiledrill.com)
KEIL comp in Germany has developed this bit for porcelain tile
It works
ballengerb1
Apr 24, 2008, 02:52 PM
Gee I thought it was just me, I wrecked 4 of those B&D glass bits. Sometimes they heated up so quick the tip came unwelded from the shaft. Guess this is an example of a good name gone bad. I use carbide Remington cutters for small holes like a shower supply. They work even better if you lay the tile inabout 1/8" of water.
TILEEZE
Apr 24, 2008, 03:09 PM
Go to the website and learn about the Keramik Drill bit.
Porcelain Drill Bits, Ceramic Tile Drill Bits, Glass Drill Bits
KEIL comp in Germany has developed this bit for porcelain tile
the1unv
Apr 24, 2008, 05:44 PM
I use a regular massonary bit in a cordless drill. If you have problems use an 1/8" bit first. I will never buy another $7.00 glass and tile bit again.
Mike
ballengerb1
Apr 24, 2008, 05:53 PM
the1unv, we must be thinking of different materials. A masonry bit will barely scratch a porcelain tile. The B&D glass bits do suck so I will never buy them again.
the1unv
Apr 24, 2008, 07:09 PM
I am talking about porcelain tile, it may take a bit longer to drill the hole but the bit will last much,much longer.
Mike
PS. To make it easier to start the hole I use a "spring punch" where I want the hole. It will chip the finish off the porcelain with out cracking the tile... makes it easier to drill... In My Opinion !
vicindy
Nov 25, 2010, 08:16 PM
Thanks, the1unv. I used a 3/8" masonry bit for the pilot hole and then the larger bit for the size I needed. Worked like a charm!
bseeger
Dec 7, 2010, 05:52 AM
Tapcon drill bit works nice. Low speed and tak your time.