How to Drill a Hole in Glass
Ever had a craft project that required you to drill a hole in glass? If you tried it on your own then you probably cracked the glass. Follow these steps and you will have no problem. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select the piece of glass that you wish to drill. Do not use safety glass, as this is much more difficult to drill.
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Go to the hardware store and purchase a glass bit. If the hole you are drilling is less then 1/2" then you want to chose a round head drill bit. If it is over 1/2" then chose a hollow drill bit.
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Mark the location that you want to drill the hole. Try to stay away from the edges as much as possible to reduce the chance of breakage.
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Make sure that the glass is fully supported. A solid flat surface like a piece of plywood works well.
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Start drilling a very slow speed. you want to make sure that you are applying consistent pressure. If you are doing a large hole then start off by drilling a smaller hole and work your way up to the correct size.
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When you have drilled almost completely though the glass, you will need to flip the glass. This prevent any splintering or cracking in the glass.
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Tips & Warnings
Just go slow
Wear safety goggles and gloves and face mask when working with glass.
