Drill you F@#*er

Discussion in 'Other Trades Talk' started by ouchthathurt, May 17, 2006.

  1. ouchthathurt

    ouchthathurt New Member

    I brought an expandable hole drill from Topps but it is rubbish. I want to drill holes for wall mounted taps, the tiles are Ceramic. Even when cutting with water the Tile glows red hot, and then smashes grrrr.

    I have tried removing the expanding piece to just drill a small hole I can feed a tile saw through but this is breaking the tiles as well.

    Do I need a new bit, or can I take the tiles to a Company who specialise in this thing, if so any suggestions - Cambridge area.
     
    ouchthathurt, May 17, 2006
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  2. wiggy

    wiggy Screwfix Select

    how about drilling smaller holes all the way around and tapping the middle out..
     
    wiggy, May 17, 2006
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  3. mj

    mj Guest

    Are you sure they're glazed ceramic tiles with a clay biscuit backing & not porcelain?
     
    mj, May 17, 2006
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  4. jasonb

    jasonb New Member

    Sound more like porcelain tiles. You will do better with a cheap diamond core bit. Try here The 12pc set is the best buy.

    Jason
     
    jasonb, May 17, 2006
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  5. problem

    problem New Member

    Porcelain.
     
    problem, May 21, 2006
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  6. edinburghtiling

    edinburghtiling New Member

    i think u definately have porcelain tiles and would suggest spending a little cash on a tiling tool we call the holeboy, it is like a g-clamp and is the dogs!!! for holes.
     
    edinburghtiling, May 22, 2006
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