Best hole saw sets & kits according to redditors

We found 132 Reddit comments discussing the best hole saw sets & kits. We ranked the 45 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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u/Vettit · 19 pointsr/houseplants

I feel like every plant lover should have a set if these. Or if you don't know what to get your plant loving friend... Get them these.

I find awesone pots all the time for cheap at ross, or goodwill, then just drill my own holes! Free yourselves from the agony of a beautiful pot at a great price with nooo holeeesss.

u/AccursedHalo · 17 pointsr/proplifting

And u/laspyra

Get a diamond tile drill bit! Then you can drill a drainage hole in everything!

u/leesajane · 16 pointsr/houseplants

Used a diamond drill bit with a little water drizzling from the kitchen sink. The hardest part is just holding the drill in place while it makes it's first marks.

Edit: fixed link

u/Yoitsjimbro · 16 pointsr/succulents

So hit the local hardware store and buy a diamond tipped hole bit like these. Do this at an angle to start to keep the bit from walking (and scarring your glass) while having running water on it. If you need a friend to help with the hose or spray bottle then use them. Heat will cook the moderately expensive bit and well as crack your project. After you get an edge to bite work your drill to 90* and keep the water coming. This will cool and lubricate the hole your making. Wear safety glasses, you're essentially chipping tiny pieces of glass, ceramic, or clay. If the end turns blue/purple from heat, the bit is cooked and throw it away.
Source; granite installer/ tile guy x 5 years
Bong maker from vases like 15 years

u/consolecarrypermit · 10 pointsr/trees
u/TheLittleKicks · 9 pointsr/succulents

Drill them yourself!

I use this technique with drill bits like these.

u/MonicaBregna · 9 pointsr/succulents

3 Pcs SET Diamond Hole Saw Drill Bit Set Granite Glass Tile - Tools 3 Piece Diamond Dust Hole SAW Drill BIT for Ceramic Tile Marble Rock Porcelain - 1/2" -3/4" - 1" Inch In https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00DRRDFXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aakxCb1KKKR9K

I use this set from Drilax. I think anything smaller would be useless for drainage. I borrow my boyfriend's drill. Watch YouTube videos on how to do it, but essentially you want to squirt some water at the drill site, having it wet constantly so it doesn't overheat. You don't need to put all your weight on it, but you will need at least a little pressure. What helps me is putting pressure only on one side of the bit (it's a miniscule slight angle) whenever drilling, and switching/rocking occasionally from different sides. It really helps deepen the cuts. This also helps when you're starting to drill (keeping it on an edge rather than directly flat down), otherwise your bit will bounce all around the bottom of the pot (you'll still need your other hand to steady the drill for the beginning cut... Maybe even your feet to stabilize the pot, lol).

I know when I'm about to break through, because the water I squirted onto the pot will suddenly run through. And because I'm drilling at a very slight angle, I only have a semicircle hole, and I just have to rotate my pressure on the other side now. It's a rather gentle finish and I've never broken a pot!

I hope some of that made sense. Sorry for the wall of text. Good luck! It's super fun!

u/Iamabraineater · 9 pointsr/StonerEngineering

Sorry for taking so long to respond.

We put the bottle, with the lid off, in a cooking pot big enough that the bottle could lay on its side and the water would be just covering it. We held the drill on an angle we wanted while drilling the hole. I don’t mean to over simplify it, but we went slow and didn’t apply a lot of pressure.

We practiced on a few beer bottles before this one. The flat sides made it way easier than a round bottle.

Cost, $8 for bowl stem, and hangover the night before.

used these drills

And

this stem

u/I_knit_things · 8 pointsr/cactus

If you have a drill, you can buy a diamond drill bit and drill holes in the bottom of your pot pretty easily. I just ordered these on Amazon and got them yesterday:

FireKingdom 5pcs 12mm 1/2" Inch Diamond Drill Bit Hole Saw for Tile Glass Marble Granite Fiberglass Ceramic Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O1SAY58

I cut holes in 5 or 6 pots last night and it worked great. And now I can go to thrift stores and find cute containers to use :)

u/Ukranians · 8 pointsr/trees

Here is the link, make sure to measure your stems diameter before purchase too

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000SJ7KOC?pc_redir=1395586644&robot_redir=1

u/TheGuyThatAteYourDog · 8 pointsr/StonerEngineering
  • Diamond Drill Bits - These are the cheap, but use WD-40 or run water over where you're drilling and they'll last longer. Water 100% needed at least when drilling glass.

  • Box full of Grommets - also lists all the ones in it. It fits most down stems

  • Silicone Sealant - This is what I use as glue. It's industrial grade, and FDA approved as food grade within the temperature range of -70 to +400 degrees. Takes awhile to cure, is a little sloppy and stinky at first, but worth it. Requires a caulk gun.

  • Cheap Downstem/Slide - I got this because it's good for $5 and comes with some rubber. Mine shipped broken, but I made it work. Really big hole so you may need a screen, and it also stays perpendicular to the surface you put it on, no angling it. Don't recommend for beer bottles unless you want to hit it at an angle.
u/loveshercoffee · 7 pointsr/ThriftStoreHauls

As everyone is pointing out the need for drainage, it can be done very easily by anyone with just a regular power drill and one of these kinds of bits.

Pour a little water on the surface you're drilling into and wear eye protection (as you should be doing when you're drilling anything anyway!) Let the bit do the work and you'll get nice, clean holes pretty quickly.

u/kcconlin9319 · 7 pointsr/succulents

I've had better luck with this type: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00823A-Diamond-Drill-Piece/dp/B00ODSS5NO

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u/novabliss23 · 7 pointsr/houseplants

I was being nosy and I think someone had posted here of these drill bits. They came with different sizes.

drillax bits

u/rays_piss_jugs · 7 pointsr/vintage

I haven’t tried yet, myself. I’m going to get some of these , I think. Also, as I understand it, you want to go slow & frequently cool things down with water. Good luck!

u/its710somewhere · 7 pointsr/StonerEngineering

There are other kinds/brands of bits that can do the job, but I'm a fan of these.

u/megankmartin · 6 pointsr/plantsandpots

I have these; anything similar will work.

u/FoodBeerBikesMusic · 6 pointsr/bicycling

You have a welder, a digital level and a Dremel.....but not a $10 set of hole saws?

As a toolmaker/CNC programmer, your methodology made me twitch, but I can't argue with your results!

u/Palxim · 6 pointsr/StonerEngineering

diamond drill bits are useful for that, here

u/basicmitch0 · 5 pointsr/StonerEngineering

Sorry bub,
Didn't realize you needed me to feed you a link

Diamond Drill Bit Set, DRILLPRO 10 PCS Glass Hole Saw for Tiles Glass Ceramic Marble Bottles DIY,6mm - 30mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFXHPRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HgQTCbBAN5C46

u/OrbitalSquirrel · 5 pointsr/DIY

Protip: use a 2" hole saw on your drill. Makes nice big holes. Make your tools do the work for you. You can find a hole saw with a mandrel (the center thingie) at any hardware store. Or order a kit on the cheap: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009ZAEY8

u/mandycake · 5 pointsr/succulents

someone here recommended these to me. I just got them in the mail but haven't had a chance to try them yet.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00ODSS5NO/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Sniper98g · 4 pointsr/lifehacks

Based on this frequently bought together item that comes up with it, I don't think most people are using this tool to make glasses.

u/uhp787 · 4 pointsr/ZeroWaste

Get yourself some masonary bits for your drill, mine were about 15$ on amazon. hit the thrift shop/yard sales etc. anything you like can be a pot. shallow pots are better than deeper for succs. i use egg cups, candy dishes, cannisters sets, flower bowls, serving dishes, soup bowls, etc. your choices are endless and it is a way cheaper option, especially if you have 50 or 60 of these things like i do. i also got glass bits for my drill and so have some really pretty glass pots as well.

if you want a store option, terra cotta pots are cheap and you can find them in any big store like walmart etc. sometimes the thrift shop has those too...and if they are a bit grungy, i wash them really good with soapy water to ensure no parasites, let dry then use a sanding block to sand away the grime or discolouration.

if your succs can stay outdoors, you can use concrete blocks (or make concrete pots). drift wood etc.

edited to add some links/info.

EDIT Again! here are some of the great pots i've thrifted and drilled. https://imgur.com/a/4ztbWmn

u/mrrp · 4 pointsr/DIY

It might if you're using a drill press or have some other way of keeping it from wandering around.

I'd get a bi-metal, fine-toothed hole saw.

Or maybe even this if you want to get a cheap kit. http://www.amazon.com/13Pc-Hole-Door-Knob-Lock/dp/B004NJTYQA

u/pranzo · 4 pointsr/StonerEngineering

Diamond tip drill bits
or go to your hardware store and grab a bit, they're just more than 4 times the price.

Really easy:
Fill the jar/bottle with water and submerge it in water in your sink. The drill bit should be slightly under water as you drill, otherwise the glass gets too hot and the bottle will crack. The drill bit will slip and spin itself off, so I usually tilt it a bit to get an etching in the glass, which will act as a guide as you adjust the bit level to the surface. Don't drill too fast; it should take 1-2 minutes of moderate drilling. You're basically etching a circle through the bottle until it falls through.

u/lcarosella · 4 pointsr/succulents

Super easy! With this set of bits , At first I used one from the hardware store that was expensive, but made small holes and took FOREVER.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ODSS5NO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just have like a 30 dollar drill from Walmart. I put the piece on my door mat on my porch, pour a little water (You don't need a hose but I have about a cup of water and add a little as needed) I start the drilling at an angle and then slowly raise it up until its straight up and down. Having a sticker on the bottom helps to have something for the bit to grab into. I'll try and do a video as it's way easier than the videos I saw on Youtube. You do want to have your hand on the piece though, the only thing I broke was because the drill went through the bottom and swung the piece around, that's before I was doing it on the mat to help with slippage.

u/sonsofaureus · 3 pointsr/battlestations

For the cables below the desk, I would suggest adding these things to the bottom of the desktop or on the wall behind the desk just below the desktop to clean up cables:

  1. J channel raceway for cables
  2. cable management box for the power bricks and surge protectors

    Above the desk, some velcro ties and maybe some braided cable sleeving should help clean up.

    I think the best look is to have every wire coming out of the back of the PC geting wrapped up in 1 sleeve, then dropping below the desk (via a grommet) into the J cable raceway into the mounted cable management box, then 1 power cable comes off of there to the outlet.

    Lastly, here are some grommet drills, grommets and some monitor mounts with cable management built in. The mounts will help clear up some deskspace (I have LG ultrawides and that half circle stand base eats up some space) as well as provide some ports for keyboard and mouse.
u/Acermacrophylla · 3 pointsr/IndoorGarden

I use something like this, and haven't broken a pot yet out of 50+ holes drilled! I keep a little puddle of water over the spot where I'm drilling, or at least keep it as wet as possible, to keep it from heating up too much. Honestly, it's been AMAZING, I have so many amazing pots now, including converted pitchers/cups!

u/PinkQueerDeer · 3 pointsr/succulents

I use this set of drill bits I saw suggested on this subreddit. I have used them for several pots with no issues or breaks so far. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRRDFXC

u/SemenDemon17 · 3 pointsr/StonerEngineering

I bought this exact set about 6 months ago for $9.99, free shipping, I love the bits, they cut so smoothly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUWXRU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_YOW9wbS41FJHP

u/Crabbyappletonn · 3 pointsr/succulents

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ODSS5NO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_HU8-yb2HD7P35 these have been perfect! Just stop every minute or so or if you hear squeaking and pour water on the area you're drilling and you're good to go.

u/MyNameIsRay · 3 pointsr/CarAV

Use a hole saw for terminal cups. It's really difficult to cut a hole that small with a jigsaw and have it precise enough for a terminal cup.

TBH, most of us don't use terminal cups. Drill a hole, push the wire through, put a dab of caulk/silicone on the inside. Straight connection=lower resistance=more power. Plus, easier and cheaper.

As for cutting the subwoofer holes, using a jigsaw is certainly a skill you have to develop. It can be done, but honestly, it requires a lot of practice. Once you develop the skill, you can do some pretty cool stuff.

For instance, except for the straight side cuts, I made this with a jigsaw, including cutting out the logo. Triple layer baffle, you can see how close each hole is (sorry for the bad picture, this was from years ago). They were all cut separately, freehand, from precisely measured and drawn lines.

Unless you want to put the time in practicing, best bet is a router with a circle jig. Find perfect center, drive in a nail, pop on the jig, plunge and spin, perfect hole.

u/MortyBingle · 3 pointsr/DIY

Unless your wet saw has an actual specified "glass blade", you might find it will chip the glass as well as the backer paint. Not to mention being really slow. You'll find a Score and snap tile cutter much easier to cut that glass with. Cleaner cuts and way quicker.

Start in any corner. Throw the odd level line on with a pencil as you go up. And don't use mastic (glue). Use a white thinset with a 3/16ths" V-notch.

Use one of these bits to drill your holes. Hold a wet sponge against the bit as you drill. Shouldn't take more than 30-60 seconds per hole.

u/nickipps · 3 pointsr/StonerEngineering

go for the diamond dust bits. I just recently got a set of them and they changed my life. Well maybe not quite like that but they're leaps and bounds better than the arrow head looking ones. I got a set of 5 off Amazon for a little more than $10 and could not be happier with how they performed. Couldn't find any at my local Home Depot. The only issue is that they only go up to half an inch in diameter and the smallest downstem i've found is a tad larger than that. There is a set of bits by the same brand for like 30 bucks and they go from the next size up to like an inch and a half diameter but i'm not sure if i'm ready to upgrade to those just yet. It would make drilling holes for standard down-stems exponentially easier, but I don't do that kind of thing with any regularity. To make the holes bigger I have used a conical grinding or sanding drill bit but make sure you use water to keep everything cool (especially the diamond dust bits) and be patient. I've cracked many a bottle pretty badly due to impatience and improperly cooling the bit.

Oh and the brand is Neiko

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UF5V18/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3J828QRASPXDB

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Heavy-5-Piece-Diamond-Marble/dp/B000QVAGIE/ref=pd_sim_hi_1

u/apple_fraz · 3 pointsr/succulents

Yes! Do it. I was riding that high for days drilling holes in everything. I know for a fact my boyfriend is hiding mugs and glasses from me but cant prove anything yet.
I bought a big glass fishbowl, drilled a hole and put my fern in it.
You can drill holes in the rims of pots and hang them with twine and s hooks. I’m still realizing the full potential.

For reference, I bought a $40 black and decker hand drill and these drill bits:
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00823A-Diamond-Drill-Piece/dp/B00ODSS5NO

I start the drill out on full blast with barely any pressure and then apply greater pressure gradually. Always keep water on it as others mentioned. Hope that’s helpful and good luck :)

u/chris114 · 3 pointsr/Dynavap

I used a glass/tile drill bit while it was immersed under water and then largened the hole with a dremel and and a grinding stone to get it to size. I just ordered this set of bits off amazon as the one I had was much to small and took forever to grind up to size.

u/sugarmart · 3 pointsr/houseplants

I have this bit set which was super cheap on Amazon, and I have used those to put drainage holes in TONS of ceramic pots! It's super easy, I spray water on them to keep the temp down while drilling, and take it at a medium speed.

My tip for starting the hole (that's the hard part), is to start at an angle, get a groove in it, and slowly tilt the drill up until the circle is flat on the surface. I haven't broken or cracked one yet. :)

u/redittttttt · 2 pointsr/StonerEngineering

Awesome! If it's your first time drilling into glass, practice a couple times on similar bottles first. Also make sure you're using a hole saw like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00824A-16-Inch-Diamond-5-Piece/dp/tech-data/B000UF5V18

u/LA-shroomer · 2 pointsr/shrooms
u/BigRedTX50261 · 2 pointsr/succulents

I got these and they have been perfect for adding drainage holes to my ceramic pots. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRRDFXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9L.SBbP50KN83

u/CountingSatellites · 2 pointsr/succulents

Any cute pot can be functional with a drill and a hole saw bit. .

u/TheHonorableTree · 2 pointsr/StonerEngineering

Buy one of these.

Attach it to a drill, and bore through the glass by letting the drill bit do all the work.
Run water on the drillbit while it's grinding through the glass, it prevent cracks from forming.

u/Duck_Giblets · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Adding on to what rachahany said, it's really up to you. Easier to tile before hanging everything else, but then you gotta deal with the tile. I'd be over the moon if I didn't have to cut around everything.

If you install the brackets first, and ensure there's enough blocking behind the plasterboard then you can roughly cut around them and avoid frustration cutting around the installed units. A few holes is nothing if you have the gear.

I tend to use these holesaws for porcelain, they're nothing special but they work well. Use with a wet sponge and start from an angle.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR1HTLH/

u/A-Mooninite · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I would go the route of a diamond tipped hole saw. They arent that expensive, particularily only if you need one or two sizes.

Linky

u/hammyhamm · 2 pointsr/electricians

Bosch holesaw enlarger

Starret Oops Arbor (needs a standard starret holesaw arbor to work though)

u/urbanplowboy · 2 pointsr/DIY

Typically, a drill and the appropriately sized hole saw bit are what you would use.

u/lizziedear13 · 2 pointsr/succulents

I just recently bought these after getting some recommended to me from Home Depot that did NOT work. I also used this guide that advises using water to keep the drill bit cool and to start at an angle so it doesn't dance around. The drill bits work in 5-10 minutes even going super slow. My plants are now in various coffee mugs and things I normally would reject as they don't have drainage.

u/mobscura · 2 pointsr/SavageGarden

Bits like these, plus lots of patience and hand cramps.

u/meezun · 1 pointr/diysound

2" sspade bit with a hand drill is still pretty sketchy. You can get something like this instead.

u/wawl-ter · 1 pointr/chinaglass

I've seen someone on youtube drill a hole in a piece of wood to hold these bits still & he had great luck drilling holes in bottles & glass!
https://www.amazon.com/BLENDX-Diamond-Drill-Bits-Extractor/dp/B01MR1HTLH/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=glass+hole+drill+bits&qid=1565072268&s=gateway&sr=8-4

u/jeska123 · 1 pointr/StonerEngineering

would any drill bit fit a standard drill? i don't have a personal drill, but i'm looking to buy a glass drill bit and borrow a friend's for a diy project with a huge belvedere bottle

i was thinking about getting these http://www.amazon.com/SE-Diamond-Hole-Saw-Set/dp/B000SJ2TL6/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1324616893&sr=1-3

u/Craysh · 1 pointr/Frugal

My buddy goes on float trips a lot.

The only problem that he has is that his group doesn't have music and the waterproof boomboxes cost an arm and a leg (and very few have any kind of MP3 support)

I purchased a Pelican 1300, and I drilled out two holes on the top (~ 1" space on each side). I then threw in two waterproof speakers making sure that it was sealed tightly (required some calk).

I stripped the RCA side of a 3.5mm jack to RCA cable and soldered the ends to the speakers.

u/ConfirmedSFW · 1 pointr/StonerEngineering

I just ordered this and I'm finally gonna make my Vodka Spirit Bong into the bong it's been waiting to be transformed into. Probably gonna need a grommet and I'd like to find a way to make a perc although I'll probably buy a downstem with either slits or a tree perc

u/cardiactivist · 1 pointr/houseplants

I just drilled my own holes for the first time yesterday! I was in the same spot, so many pretty pots but no drainage. I bought this set off Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00823A-Diamond-Drill-Piece/dp/B00ODSS5NO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=diamond+drill+bits&qid=1564513905&s=gateway&sprefix=diamond+dri&sr=8-3
I drilled 3 different pots yesterday and it was super quick and easy. The world will be your oyster!

u/GiveEmThaClamps · 1 pointr/woodworking

Try this.

u/TheShadyGuy · 1 pointr/gardening

Here's one on Amazon that goes up to 5 for $14 and free shipping:

https://www.amazon.com/Hole-pieces-Mandrels-Install-Plate/dp/B001OC1958/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485966464&sr=8-1&keywords=hole+saw+kit

Edit: Also check Harbor Freight if you have one nearby.

u/TheDarkClaw · 1 pointr/DIY

Okay, so this is the mandrel I want to get and the hole saw I want to use. This would be fine you say?

u/LiarWithTheAce · 1 pointr/StonerEngineering

All I used was a drill and [one of these diamond drill bits] (https://www.amazon.com/BLENDX-Diamond-Drill-Bits-Extractor/dp/B01MR1HTLH/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494215602&sr=8-6&keywords=diamond+drill+bits). I just wet the bottle down in the sink and drilled slowly at first to establish a groove then it's pretty easy to just keep it in place until you're through. If you already have a drill you can drill any bottle with just some of those bits.

u/warxranger · 1 pointr/StonerEngineering
u/Empyrealist · 1 pointr/ikeahacks

Hole saw sizes: 1 1/2" for the smaller/lower hole, and a 2" for the larger/upper hole. These sizes typically come standard with a hole saw kit ($14.02): https://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-71-120-Assortment-5-Piece/dp/B0009ZAEY8/

NOTE! The official IKEA FIXA hole saw kit does not come with the correct corresponding sizes!

My specific hack requires a grommet to achieve a tight yet adjustable fit while utilizing standard hole saw sizes ($7.49): https://www.amazon.com/HYCC-Flexible-Desk-Grommet-Color/dp/B01KNXAPK8

u/thepirho · 1 pointr/trees

that one seems a bit big, possibly smaller ones are cheaper?

hole saw set - says diamond tipped
http://www.amazon.com/SE-Diamond-Hole-Saw-Set/dp/B000SJ2TL6/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1334198775&sr=1-6

hole saw - 1 bit 3/4 inch
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW5582-4-Inch-Diamond-Drill/dp/B000VRBENO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1334198775&sr=1-1

dremel kit - must have a dremel for sufficiENT speeds
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Quality-20-Piece-Diamond-Point-Rotary-Tool/dp/B000MOI9G6/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1334198775&sr=1-4


ALWAYS MEASURE TWICE and CUT ONCE
I used a half inch spade bit and it kinda cracked my first one

http://i.imgur.com/T9w9t.jpg

Has slide to bottom and then removable bowl
stuff at neck is hot glue for a air tight seal, glass was to thick for gromit that came with the slide


bottle cutter - for other fun things
http://www.amazon.com/Generation-Green-g2-Bottle-Cutter/dp/B004ZRV3AU/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_b

u/becelav · 1 pointr/houseplants

I have some of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WC22HTP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XoqLDbVSSWZDG

I thought about making one of the bigger joles., Though that would be enough. Or should o make several of the smaller size?

u/alohadave · 1 pointr/photography

Depending on the size hole you want to cut, get this type: https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Hole-Drill-Granite-Glass/dp/B00DRRDFXC/ref=pd_lpo_469_bs_lp_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GEGR9BY5JSS4KGAVHABX

Most glass cutting bits will be diamond coated, and they aren't expensive. I got a 1/2 inch size bit for cutting holes in bottles, and the type I linked handled that far better than the normal style bits (also diamond coated) without cracking or chipping the glass.

The important thing is to take it slow, and don't press too hard on the glass, let the bit do all the work, and have it supported underneath to avoid cracking and chipping.

u/NinjaCoder · 1 pointr/woodworking

I bought a hole saw kit, just for this purpose.

u/konahaku · 1 pointr/succulents

I bought these. You've really got to follow the instructions that the one commenter mentions but the hollow ones work way better than the drill bits that are really only for drywall.

u/bobartig · 1 pointr/HotPeppers

You can drill through ceramic with a diamond bit. Drill slowly, irrigate, and you need to use a sacrificial plate of some kind to prevent blowout/chipping on the exit point (unless you're not too concerned with cosmetics). Glazed is a little trickier to work with.

u/Diligent_Nature · 1 pointr/DIY

I used these to drill several holes in thick glass brick. Go slow, especially with larger ones, and use plenty of running water to cool and wash away glass dust. Use a drill press to keep it straight and provide steady light pressure. They have similar larger ones.

u/camping_is_in-tents · 1 pointr/succulents

I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ODSS5NO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work great, just remember to spritz with water often while you drill so you don't strip the bit! I'd suggest watching a few youtube videos so you can get a good idea of how to do the actual drilling part, but it's super easy and I have yet to wreck a pot while drilling a hole.

u/Daehz · 1 pointr/StonerEngineering

Thanks man :D and I used a 1/2 inch diamond drill bit and the rubber grommet is also 1/2 inch that I got at my local hardware store. Diamond Drill Bit Link

u/Mtdewslurpee · 1 pointr/StonerEngineering

I'm gunna be a dick and say I told you so. But anyway... Here's a cheap set of bits that will last a long time if you take care of them properly.
SE DH6HS Diamond Hole Saw, 5/32-Inch by 1/2-Inch
http://amzn.com/B000SJ2TL6
You can cut an array of different sized holes with these.
As for the gravity bong idea you should take a look at the product called the kinkajou. It's basically a mounted glass cutter for bottles. If you've got some carpentry skills you can make a brace with your glass cutting tool to cut bottles perfectly. Honestly if you get the bits all you'll need is a hole. Here's a link to a homemade bottle cutter you can make with your glass cutter: https://homemade-modern.com/ep01-diy-herb-garden/