David & Diane Chen on tue 3 aug 99
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After some reading and experimentation, I have been amazed at how easy it is=
to
drill holes in the porcelain leatherhard ornaments and stoneware tiles.
However, I have discovered this a bit too late. I have stacks of bisqued =
tiles
that really need a hole drilled in the back to hang them on the finish =
nails.
(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I =
have
tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit. Is
there something that might work better?
Diane, in Massachusetts exhausted this morning. the wolfhounds woke me at =
4:30
because a bat was flying around the house. the ensuing pandemonium at that =
hour
of the morning in trying to keep dogs in and get bat out was keystone =
coppish in
retrospect. well, i did after all, install a bat house about 30 feet from =
the
back door, perhaps they like my house better?
Bryan on thu 5 aug 99
I have been using a carbide tipped bit to drill holes in bisque, and
it works fine for me. I tried diamond burrs with less success.
Bryan
Mike Gordon on thu 5 aug 99
Hi,
You would have better luck if you used a cement drill bit it has a
carbide tip and should go through bisque easily. I use water as a lube
and coolant. Mike
ps go slow
David Hendley on thu 5 aug 99
Use a masonary bit. It's fast and easy to drill bisque ware.
They sell these bits at the hardware store for drilling in concrete.
Use a slow speed. A single speed drill will be too fast, but will
still work if you are careful and don't use too much pressure.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
At 01:58 PM 8/3/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>------------------
>After some reading and experimentation, I have been amazed at how easy it
is to
>drill holes in the porcelain leatherhard ornaments and stoneware tiles.
>However, I have discovered this a bit too late. I have stacks of bisqued
tiles
>that really need a hole drilled in the back to hang them on the finish nails.
>(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I
have
>tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
>watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit. Is
>there something that might work better?
>
>Diane, in Massachusetts exhausted this morning. the wolfhounds woke me at
4:30
>because a bat was flying around the house. the ensuing pandemonium at
that hour
>of the morning in trying to keep dogs in and get bat out was keystone
coppish in
>retrospect. well, i did after all, install a bat house about 30 feet from
the
>back door, perhaps they like my house better?
>
Ray Aldridge on thu 5 aug 99
At 01:58 PM 8/3/99 EDT, you wrote:
>(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I
have
>tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
>watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit. Is
>there something that might work better?
>
Try a masonry bit, available from any hardware store, it should work
better than the standard bit. If you have a drill press, it'll go faster
and easier.
Ray
Lori Pierce on thu 5 aug 99
Diane, I purchased a bit for drilling holes in my kitchen tile wall when I
installed my shelves...Home Depot, and It couldn't have cost much, because I
don't remember it! Used the masonry bit in my regular drill. Good
luck...Lori in New Port Richey Fl.
-----Original Message-----
From: David & Diane Chen
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 1:59 PM
Subject: Drill holes in Bisque?
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
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After some reading and experimentation, I have been amazed at how easy it is
to
drill holes in the porcelain leatherhard ornaments and stoneware tiles.
However, I have discovered this a bit too late. I have stacks of bisqued
tiles
that really need a hole drilled in the back to hang them on the finish
nails.
(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I
have
tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit. Is
there something that might work better?
Diane, in Massachusetts exhausted this morning. the wolfhounds woke me at
4:30
because a bat was flying around the house. the ensuing pandemonium at that
hour
of the morning in trying to keep dogs in and get bat out was keystone
coppish in
retrospect. well, i did after all, install a bat house about 30 feet from
the
back door, perhaps they like my house better?
elizabeth priddy on thu 5 aug 99
I use a titanium carbide drill bit and it works
pretty fast and clean.
---
Elizabeth Priddy
I speak from sincerity and experience, not authority...
email: epriddy@usa.net
website: www.angelfire.com/nc/clayworkshop
On Tue, 3 Aug 1999 13:58:47 David & Diane Chen wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>------------------
>After some reading and experimentation, I have been amazed at how easy it is to
>drill holes in the porcelain leatherhard ornaments and stoneware tiles.
>However, I have discovered this a bit too late. I have stacks of bisqued tiles
>that really need a hole drilled in the back to hang them on the finish nails.
>(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I have
>tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
>watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit. Is
>there something that might work better?
>
>Diane, in Massachusetts exhausted this morning. the wolfhounds woke me at 4:30
>because a bat was flying around the house. the ensuing pandemonium at that hou
>of the morning in trying to keep dogs in and get bat out was keystone coppish i
>retrospect. well, i did after all, install a bat house about 30 feet from the
>back door, perhaps they like my house better?
>
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Frank Simons on thu 5 aug 99
Try a high speed or variable speed drill with lots of poop and a carbaloy or
carbide tipped masonery drill available at your local hardware or building
supply outlet.
Frank
Simons in Penticton, BC . Hottest place this side of the other place!!!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: David & Diane Chen
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: August 3, 1999 10:54 AM
Subject: Drill holes in Bisque?
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
------------------
After some reading and experimentation, I have been amazed at how easy it is
to
drill holes in the porcelain leatherhard ornaments and stoneware tiles.
However, I have discovered this a bit too late. I have stacks of bisqued
tiles
that really need a hole drilled in the back to hang them on the finish
nails.
(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I
have
tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit. Is
there something that might work better?
Diane, in Massachusetts exhausted this morning. the wolfhounds woke me at
4:30
because a bat was flying around the house. the ensuing pandemonium at that
hour
of the morning in trying to keep dogs in and get bat out was keystone
coppish in
retrospect. well, i did after all, install a bat house about 30 feet from
the
back door, perhaps they like my house better?
Fredrick Paget on fri 6 aug 99
Diane,
You should try a carbide tile drill bit. They are sort of a pointed spade
shape, flat, with a shaft to mount in the drill chuck. They should have
them at a tile store or the Home Depot
Best, Fred Paget
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>.... I have stacks of bisqued tiles that really need a hole drilled in
>the >back to hang them on the finish nails.
> I have tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was
>slower than watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a
>standard bit. Is there something that might work better?
>
> Diane Chen in Massachusetts
>From Fred Paget, Marin County, California, USA
Eydie DeVincenzi on fri 6 aug 99
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Message text written by Ceramic Arts Discussion List
=3Edrill holes in the porcelain leatherhard ornaments and stoneware tiles.
However, I have discovered this a bit too late. I have stacks of bisqued
tiles
that really need a hole drilled in the back to hang them on the finish
nails.
(I found this in the archives-thanks to Barb Jensen and Janet Kaiser). I
have
tried drilling a hole in the bisqued tiles. The progress was slower than
watching paint dry. I used a simple cordless drill with a standard bit.
Is
there something that might work better?
=3C
I suspect that a cordless drill just doesn't have the power. Try a corded
drill and a drill bit specifically made for glass or ceramic.. Home Depot
or Hechinger's can help you with that.
Eydie
Jeff Ferris on fri 6 aug 99
Well for tiles you could :
* Use a concrete drill bit.
* Diamond or carbide tipped drill bit.
* Avoid drilling & epoxy a paper clip to the back of the tile ( and
use a roofing nail to hang from - short shaft, large, thin head )
* Avoid drilling & put your tile into a frame with a keyhole.
* Avoid drilling & glue the back of a photograph picture frame to
the tile, which usually will give you a place to hang from and a little
fold-out flap thingy to make it stand up on a table. (Get 'em cheap at a
2nd hand store.)
Hope this helps!
-- Jeff Ferris
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"You're gonna have to kill me to make me stop." -- Cool Hand Luke
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Don & Isao Morrill on sun 8 aug 99
At 11:25 8/6/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Well for tiles you could :
> * Use a concrete drill bit.
> * Diamond or carbide tipped drill bit.
> * Avoid drilling & epoxy a paper clip to the back of the tile ( and
>use a roofing nail to hang from - short shaft, large, thin head )
> * Avoid drilling & put your tile into a frame with a keyhole.
> * Avoid drilling & glue the back of a photograph picture frame to
>the tile, which usually will give you a place to hang from and a little
>fold-out flap thingy to make it stand up on a table. (Get 'em cheap at a
>2nd hand store.)
>
> Hope this helps!
>
>
>-- Jeff Ferris
>
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>"You're gonna have to kill me to make me stop." -- Cool Hand Luke
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> Hi, if you must drill,drill about 1/2way through the piece with a
carbide drill. Place the tile on a soft bed of sand before drilling. After
going app. 1/2way through,turn the piece over and complete drilling the
hole. Usually.this method avoids 'chipping' of the hole.
Don & Isao
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