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    Default What bit for drilling water holes in bottom of Glazed PotPlant Pots

    What bit for drilling water holes in bottom of Glazed PotPlant Pots from Bunnies ( $10 for 5 )

    I think they're made from cement ?

    Really cheap and chips easily but look quite decent.

    I've accumulated a number of these for this project:

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...?threadid=6183

    All come with water holes in the bottom.

    But the larger ones come with two holes drilled off centre.
    As you can see with the project above I need a centre hole.

    And was hoping someone here could rcommend a bit for drilling water holes in the centre bottom of these pots.
    Thanks,
    Barry G. Sumpter
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    I have used normal concrete drilling bits in a cordless. Don't use a hammer drill or you will be left with a few hundred pieces you didn't have before.
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    If the pots are just concrete just use a masonry bit. If it is glazed the hard part will be breaking through that glaze, which is basically glass.

    Before drilling, start by gently tapping a small divot with a nail punch where the hole will to breach the glaze. Then start drilling your holes like you would through bathroom tile - slowly and with some tape on intended hole to prevent the pot from cracking. You should use a glass/tile bit, which are about $10, rather than a masonry bit. Do not use any hammer action on you drill!

    Any glazed pot without a drainage hole in the bottom is just poor design. Don't ask me how I know all this .
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