How-to: Drill a Hole Through a Piece of Glass
by Addie Kidd
Published:
August 5, 2009
Drilling through glass isn't difficult, but it does require patience. You have to work slowly so that you don't overheat or crack the glass. The tricky part is that you have to drill while the glass is underwater -- this cools the glass, removes debris from your drilling path, and ensures that none of the glass particles become airborne where you or anyone else could breathe them in.
I prefer this simple water-well method for drilling rather than fully submerging your glass in a larger container of water. The small amount of water needed for this method gives me peace of mind as I work; electrical power tools and water DO NOT mix well. Besides the potential for painful shocks, I like that there's very little water that could splash onto, and possibly ruin, my flex shaft. |
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