How to Drill Stones
Drilling small holes through brick or stone siding is a straightforward task. However, trying to drill a hole through a thick stone burns out a drill bit before it makes it through to the other side. Using a hammer drill and keeping the bit cool are the keys in successfully drilling through stone. Attach the drilled stones to lamp pulls or stack them to form lamp bases or statues. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Vise
- Bottle cap
- Plumber's putty
- Motor oil
- Hammer drill
- Brake cleaner
- Mild dish soap
- Bristle brush
- Water
Instructions
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Place the stone in a vise. Tighten the vise so it is securely holding the rock. Set a bottle cap onto the stone's surface. Spread plumber's putty around the bottle cap's bottom to secure it to the stone's surface. Fill the bottle cap three-fourths of the way full with motor oil.
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Place a hammer drill's bit into the bottle cap. Lean forward, using your weight to press down on the hammer drill. Begin drilling through the rock. Stop drilling after 10 seconds. Raise the bit into the oil and wait 10 seconds for it to cool. Begin drilling again for another 10 seconds. Repeat until the rock is drilled through.
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Remove the bottle cap and clean the stone's surface using brake cleaner. Dry the stone's surface and then wash it again with mild dish soap. Remove the oil residue by scrubbing the stone with a bristle brush. Rinse the stone with water.
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