Glass Drill Bits and Tile Drill Bits

What are Glass and Tile Bits Used For?

As the name implies, when you buy drill bits for tile, or drill bits for glass, they’re specifically for making holes in these substances. But why do you require specific glass drill bits or tile drill bits? The reasoning is reasonably straightforward. If you were to try using wood drill bits or steel drill bits on glass, you might manage to drill a hole. However, the chances are much greater that the glass or tile would break or shatter. Not only is this unsightly, but it can be a safety risk. Ceramic tile drill bits and other specialized drill bits in this category have a diamond tip that can smoothly and safely cut glass and tile.

Benefits of a Glass and Tile Bit

So what benefits do glass and tile drill bits offer you (compared to wood drill bits or longboy drill bits, for instance)? Here are just a few of them:

• Easy and efficient operation. Even novices can use these drill bits with ease to make holes in glass, porcelain, or ceramic.
• Glass drill bits and tile drill bits have a lower risk of chipping these materials. Of course, there’s no way to nullify the risk entirely, but these bits improve the chances of successfully drilling the hole.
• These drill bits give you the precision you need to make the exact size hole required by your application.
• They’re incredibly versatile, and you can usually use any glass drill bit for porcelain and ceramic as well.

Glass and Tile Bit Considerations

When you’re preparing to buy glass drill bits or tile drill bits, it’s essential to remember that there are different types and sizes. For instance, they may either be tungsten carbide or diamond-tipped.

It may also be that you have to choose between a hole saw and a drill bit. The sizes themselves may also vary from as little as ⅛“ to as much as 1”.

Whether you need glass and tile drill bits, wood screws, or acorn nuts, contact us, we’ll be more than happy to help you.