365drills 120mm core.. - Tile Advice

[merlecollins]

I'm after an honest opinion on these 120mm core bits from Richard

Has anyone used one of them?

I need to drill into 12mm thick Cappuccino marble for soil pipes and was thinking on getting one of these:smilewinkgrin:

 

[DHTiling]

No probs.. they are designed for hard tiles, so will eat through marble..

I have a carbide one and that works ok on stone , so those 365's will be great..

 

[Gazzer]

I have one , cant be sure of the size its soil pipe size and no problem on anything I have tried so far.

 

[merlecollins]

115mm core now ordered from 365drills

I will report back accordingly:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Dan]

Pretty sure Richard has a youtube video of the 120mm in use.

 

[Deleted member 1779]

Here's the 120mm diamond core drill bit for porcelain tiles

[video=youtube;TkfGAK9ooW0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkfGAK9ooW0&feature=player_embedded[/video]

And the little video!

If you have access to a fixed pillar bench drill then great !

If not

Punch a hole through a piece of scrap plasterboard (doesnt have to be plywood)

The plasterboard is strong enough for you to start into the tile.

Once you have the hole drilled 2mm or 3mm deep then you can remove the template.
Carry on drilling remember to use water to cool as you go.
Take your time [about 3mins] and the hole will form

 

[merlecollins]

Here's the 120mm diamond core drill bit for porcelain tiles

[video=youtube;TkfGAK9ooW0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkfGAK9ooW0&feature=player_embedded[/video]

And the little video!

If you have access to a fixed pillar bench drill then great !

If not

Punch a hole through a piece of scrap plasterboard (doesnt have to be plywood)

The plasterboard is strong enough for you to start into the tile.

Once you have the hole drilled 2mm or 3mm deep then you can remove the template.
Carry on drilling remember to use water to cool as you go.
Take your time [about 3mins] and the hole will form

Got my 115mm core bit today, thanks Richard, and will be trying it out tomorrow on site

 

[Mike]

i bought the 7 drill set on monday, i've not tried it out yet though.

 

[Deleted member 1779]

No refunds No refunds :yikes:

Only kidding! Hopefully you will join the thousands of people who try once they buy.

 

[merlecollins]

Gave my new 115mm 365drills core bit a whirl today



As 'sods law' predicted that my required hole was on the joint of two tiles I constructed a frame to set the tiles up in as to hold them steady whilst drilling..



I set about drilling with my Makita 18V on lowest torque setting and making sure the work area was kept continually wet by pouring water on from a spray bottle...



I was delighted by how quickly and cleanly I managed to complete the task, even with the hole being so close to the edge of the tiles...



I don't even think it took anywhere near as long as the 3minutes that Richard estimated

No chipping whatsoever to the edges of the tiles either:hurray:

 

[Gazzer]

Good isn't it ?

 

[Deleted member 1779]

Hey well what can I say - GREAT JOB.

I must admit the prep looks very professional ! That frame looks quite the piece of kit...
We justed bashed a hole in the plasterboard and stood on ours!! but I accept that its critical when going over two tiles to get everything accurate
so I dont think you over did any prep. Just shows you doesnt it that will a bit of british engineering that a great value for money solution can be found.

I think you have done us proud

Now this is my favourite photo !

 

[Stewart]

Nice demo Kev, and good review for 365.... If and when my bits wear out, I'll certainly order my replacements from 365.....


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[Gazzer]

Nice demo Kev, and good review for 365.... If and when my bits wear out, I'll certainly order my replacements from 365.....


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Snigger .......:lol:

 

[Mike]

Nice demo Kev, and good review for 365.... If and when my bits wear out, I'll certainly order my replacements from 365.....


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that'll save you going for the snip stew :lol::lol: