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Can one drill a hole in a ceramic pot? (Original Post) Betsy Ross Apr 2013 OP
more like grind... nebenaube Apr 2013 #1
Probably, carefully using a glass/ceramic drill bit... PoliticAverse Apr 2013 #2
If you start with a very small drill bit gradually increasing the size ... In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #3
You will never make a dent with light pressure. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #5
Try a carbon tip bit. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #7
I have done it with a ceramic drill bit Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #4
If it was me, I would be holding a drill bit in my hand and trying to scrape a hole arcane1 Apr 2013 #6
I found this video that makes it look easy. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #8
Diamond hole saw Thor_MN Apr 2013 #9
i'll try a diamond hole saw with the water dam. Betsy Ross Apr 2013 #10
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In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
3. If you start with a very small drill bit gradually increasing the size ...
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 08:13 PM
Apr 2013

you may be able to drill the hole. Careful. Only put light pressure on the drill.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
5. You will never make a dent with light pressure.
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 08:18 PM
Apr 2013

When I have done this, I have had to use every ounce of strength that I have to get the hole drilled.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
4. I have done it with a ceramic drill bit
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 08:16 PM
Apr 2013

with some success (and some failure). I have broken a few pots, but have gotten better at it. I first put masking or duct tape on inside and outside of the pot, and I have two ceramic bits----one smaller, and one the size I want the hole to be. I don't know if it is necessary to do it that way, but I feel better doing that.

If you decide that you do not want to risk breaking a pot that you love, and it is big enough, put packing peanuts in the bottom third of the pot and you can still use it without too much problem unless you have rain for a week.

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
6. If it was me, I would be holding a drill bit in my hand and trying to scrape a hole
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 08:19 PM
Apr 2013

I would likely not succeed

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
8. I found this video that makes it look easy.
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 08:31 PM
Apr 2013

I never found it this easy, but then again, I never used a diamond bit. I will try one next time.

 

Thor_MN

(11,843 posts)
9. Diamond hole saw
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 09:33 PM
Apr 2013

You don't need to start with a smaller bit. If the bottom of the inverted pot won't hold water on it's own, make a small circular dam of glazing compound. A quarter to half inch of water will cool the bit and absorb vibration. You don't need to put lots of pressure on the drill, let the bit do the work. You will hear the pitch change as you get close to getting through, ease up a bit as you get close to getting all the way through.

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&gs_rn=9&gs_ri=psy-ab&cp=16&gs_id=5&xhr=t&q=Diamond+hole+saw&es_nrs=true&pf=p&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=Diamond+hole+saw&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.45175338,d.aWc&fp=9852c8ad188f4e9c&biw=1272&bih=609

Betsy Ross

(3,147 posts)
10. i'll try a diamond hole saw with the water dam.
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 09:43 PM
Apr 2013

Watching the video above, I kept thinking: Thank goodness it is not wired.

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