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   Guest_ | Aug 31, 1999 03:31pm | #1

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   There are several out there. But the old carbide tipped masonary bit with a good rotohammer is what I see the tile men using.

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   Guest_ | Aug 31, 1999 06:45pm | #2

   *There are bits made for tile and glass that are sort of like a combination of a masonry bit and a small spade bit. They have the advantage of being pointed. Ordinary masonry bits want to walk badly on the smooth surface. If you use a hammer drill, set it for drill only or you risk breaking the tile. You must make a little starter chip with a punch, which can risk breaking a tile. For larger holes, there are hole-saws for tile.

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   Mike_Hoffman | Aug 31, 1999 10:56pm | #3

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   Thanks guys. Sounds pretty straightforawrd.

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   Mike_Hoffman | Sep 01, 1999 05:25am | #4

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   I need to drill through some ceramic tile and
   wonder if someone could tell me what kind of bit
   to use. I've never done this before! Thanks, Mi

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   Guest_ | Sep 01, 1999 05:25am | #5

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   For more aggressive cutting, break off one of the "wings" on a masonry bit. Use both hands or the drill will torque your wrist.