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eyebeetiling · 13-04-2008

The trainer on my course said how great they were, but never managed to make a hole without breaking the tile! He kept blaming the tiles, but I'm not so sure!!!!!

TilingLogistics · 14-04-2008

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Originally Posted by rob hutchinson

Used one this week to cut 6 holes out of really thick marble tiles, the holes were all really close together. did the job no probs. They still have there uses, unlike drills they don't wear out. With a little practice you can put a hole through a tile in about a minute. I'm not saying they are better than drills as I use a variety of drill bits for different types of tiles. What I am suggesting is that you don't have to spend a fortune on fancy tools if you know what what you are doing. A good tiler usually keeps their tools for years if they are looked after properly.

I'll give that a try then. I had no idea they would put a hole in Marble! Thanks

Kev

julie67 · 14-04-2008

i used one on the course i did last week x

Wingn · 14-04-2008

I use mine regularly. Great for pipes or wires on thin wall tiles. Not really much slower than a drill by the time you get it out of the van and set it up. If the tile is too thick for the lockboy I'll just take the shield off the wetsaw and cut the square out of it.

garythetiler · 14-04-2008

the hole boy tool is a great piece of kit but only really works well on ceramic walls tiles doesnt touch porcelain i first used one in 1992 and used to bring them back from germany for some of my mates but since the tile manufactures seem to be bringing in more and more porcelain for walls you would be better off investing in some good quality diamond core drills

**brian c** · 18-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave

This is a lockboy hole cutter.......have used one..long time ago......

And poll added to thread.........

thanks again big man.