Knowing your drill bits
Knowing your drill bits ... I was quiet concerned about drilling into the bathroom tiles to put the new shower rose on. This is obv, because of the tiles breaking when you use a standard masonary bit. Not so Scary when you have the right tools - RTFM :)
Firstly dont forget to make a cross over the mark where you are drilling with masking tape. You will drill through the masking tape to prevent the top glazed layer of the ceramic tile from cracking. then using the tile bit you begin drilling. Using the tile bit requires minimal revs, excessive heat will damage them.
Tile Bit
Tile bitA bit for drilling ceramic tiles and glass, it has a ground tungsten carbide tip. They can be used with a hand drill, but are best used in a variable speed power drill on a slow speed. When drilling glass, some form of lubricant (i.e. turpentine or white spirit ) should be used to keep the tip cool.
Ceramic tiles can also be drilled using a masonry bit if it is used at slow speed and without hammer action.
Sharpening - difficult because of the hard tungsten carbide and curved cutting edge. With care and patience, a blunt edge can be made good using an oilstone.
so much has gone on!!!
When I look back at the last year, I cant quiet believe what we/I have actually done. I will start with all the major events however now my new baby girl is awake I must leave. How did I know that what happen. Sit down for the first time in ages to do this and Im leaving. I will return with all the news.
--jarrod
