Drilling Glass

By

fnash

12/29/2010

You can purchase glass drills. They have a rounded point. I dipped mine in oil and went slowly. Careful not to break through as that will crack your glass. Check the web to see what they look like. You may have to purchase them there also.

By

HalfWhit

12/29/2010

You need a diamond drill bit. There are several sizes, just depends on what you are going to put through the hole. I make night lights with very small wine bottles, drill a hold about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the glass on one side and then stuff a 25 light string in the bottle. They burn very cool and I never turn them off. The LED lights may even be better, just can't find a small enough string for my needs. Good luck!

By

foxrun41

12/27/2010

You might also try a glass company in your area. They work with glass and may have the tools you need.

By

Lorelei

12/27/2010

If you go to a community college in your area that teaches stained glass, the instructor can help you drill a hole in glass for a minimal fee. They have the tools and know how on this subject. Otherwise, look for stained glass cutting tools on the 'net for hole drilling. Buying the tool will be more costly.

When making the lighted glass blocks, are the diamond bits round like a hole saw? Can a 3/4 size work? We have made some but have used a bit shaped like an arrow head.

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How do you get the hole started with the glass hole drill bit?

By bhines38 from Princeton, IL

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RE: Drilling Glass

I'd put a mark with a permanent pen on the spot where you want to drill and cover it with masking tape. I wouldn't drill directly into the glass without that tape. Slowly begin, until you see some progress. Gently and slowly drill. Or call a glass company and ask them. (10/09/2009)

By PIKKA

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