Has anyone had any experience drilling glass and/or tile with this drill?
484413
This drill works great, but it is the bits that make drilling glass, shells, or any kind of tile easier. I would recommend you buy some diamond drill bits.
484414
Kim, not with this tool. It should be able to accomplish drilling in glass substances or ceramic tile but be cautious: drill bit will be very small in size, should be diamond or carbide tipped and rotating speed should be very.....low to avoid high friction temperatures. Before drilling into intended object, try it out on a scrap piece and get sufficient experience with tool and drill bit specification. Good luck! Hasito 3/30/2014
484415
I drilled a tiny hole in the glass of a outdoor light fixture that was getting some condensation for a weep hole, I used a pencil pointed diamond bit and took it slow.Worked fine but that was the only time I have used it to drill glass and have never used it on tile.
484416
No, and I would not try; glass drilling requires a very precise drill, perfect bits, and an extremely stable stand. Now, please, park my answer on the side and search at youtube for "how to drill glass." Nothing's impossible. Best wishes, a.c. in ND
2282916
It would work. But you would need the right drill to pre drill through your tile without cracking it.
522162
I used a handheld drill and it took about 45 minutes to drill through a 3/8"thick glass vase bottom, with soapy water as lubricant. The drill is hollow, so it did produce a glass plug.
1326085
It will leave you with a round plug, the thickness of what ever glass you drill with it. It will have one partially jagged edge. I don't know what you would use it for but it certainly can be used.
1205127
Probably not. Simple round shank for a 1/4" and larger drill chuck, probably too large to fit a dremel tool spindle. You probably want to use a slow speed (variable speed drill) or you might crack the glass. I use putty to build a circular ring and fill it with water to cool the bit and keep hazardous glass dust down. Also wear a mask, safety goggles and gloves as always a risk of glass breaking.
2028330
I would say yes. I purchased for cutting stone/lapidary work. The only concern I would evaluate is the height of the blade. Will the height of the blade guide allow you to do what you wish. In addition to harder rocks I have also cut glass tile. So like I mentioned, cutting power probably not an issue, height of blade maybe.
1762911
I went to the hardware store and bought a special bit for ceramic tile. It still took about 15 minutes to drill. I kept it wet because of the heat generated but the installation is very tight. Great product.
1094772
No....it's designed for ceramic or porcelain. Wet saw with diamond blade for glass is best for glass tiles.
674836
I use it to drill porcelain plates. I'm not sure if it will work for the tile but I don't see why not. The drill bit it self is excellent!
1820561
Not sure about glass but does a good job with laying diagonal cuts and small little cuts for curved walls. Using 18x18 ceramic tile.
1309074
never tried it on glass. use mostly for tools. it's a diamond tip bit should last a long time. this s a very nice tool. nice light weight easy to use. hope this helped.
657877
I've used this tile cutter for glass and ceramic tile. A porcelain tile project is next, and i have absolutely no concerns; I'm certain that it'll work just fine. This, in fact, is the tile cutter that the professional tile installer that put on the time installation seminar at our local Home Depot uses on all of his projects.
462416
i would watch the videos at www.milwaukeetool.com, i believe they are actually drilling through concrete and bricks in the video. if that doesn't help they have customer service support that should answer your questions, you can also try youtube.com. i have the 18volt hammer drill and i haven't found anything yet it can't handle.
235779
I used a standard 3/4 hole saw that you can pick up at any lowes or home depot for about 10 bucks, The diamond drill is overkill unless you are going to mount it in a glass container. Hope this help save you a buck or two!!!
1727812
The size or strength of the drill is not the problem. These bits were designed for light duty work not exceeding 3/8" inch, (i.e., ceramic tile, glass, etc.) You would wear the bit out before you went thru 3/4" granite. Commercial granite installers use heavy duty commercial diamond or carbide bits with a pilot for drilling holes in granite. And, most of this is done in a shop on a drill press. If you still want to give it a try use a heavy duty 3/8" or 1/2" drill. Good Luck
1315042
Yes, using a high quality drill that is rated for stainless steel. No damage to the surface.
2068250
I've used my dremel to drill into glass so with the correct tip I think you could smooth the edges. I would try a polishing tip.