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Heywood Jablome

2005-06-16, 2:28 pm


I'm installing an aftermarket bidet attachment and I want to drill into a
toilet. It's about 1 inch thick ceramic where I want to drill. What sort of
drill
bit should I use. Will a masonary bit work? The diameter of the hole I need
is about 17mm. I dont want to crack the base of course. I'm assuming there
is something out there that is made for this.

Regards,
H



AutoTracer

2005-06-16, 2:28 pm

I doubt a masonry bit would work, too rough they're meant to act a little
like a hammer drill. ceramic might be harder (not necessarily stronger)
than hardened steel anyway

I would think you need a diamond bit appropriate for drilling into glass or
stone. It might look more like a grinder than a drill bit. At 17mm it
would look more like a hole saw with diamond grit around the edge. Check
the package directions but I would think you would use it at low speed with
lots of lubricant oil or water. Would be tricky with a hand tool and no jig
to hold it but probably possible.

What does the manufacturer of the Bidet tech support say. have you tried
calling?



"Heywood Jablome" <reply to thread> wrote in message
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quote:

>
> I'm installing an aftermarket bidet attachment and I want to drill into a
> toilet. It's about 1 inch thick ceramic where I want to drill. What sort
> of
> drill
> bit should I use. Will a masonary bit work? The diameter of the hole I
> need
> is about 17mm. I dont want to crack the base of course. I'm assuming there
> is something out there that is made for this.
>
> Regards,
> H
>
>
>



Red Jacket

2005-06-16, 2:28 pm

A BB gun.
My Dad put holes in flat glass for them using of all things a Red
Rider !


"Heywood Jablome" <reply to thread> wrote in message
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quote:

>
> I'm installing an aftermarket bidet attachment and I want to drill into a
> toilet. It's about 1 inch thick ceramic where I want to drill. What sort

of
quote:

> drill
> bit should I use. Will a masonary bit work? The diameter of the hole I

need
quote:

> is about 17mm. I dont want to crack the base of course. I'm assuming there
> is something out there that is made for this.
>
> Regards,
> H
>
>
>



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