Drill help please.

swingaloo

My husband is not pleased! I want a drill for my birthday and he is trembling at the the thought of what damage I may do with it. 
However I only want it to use on ceramics to put holes in plates and cups (dont ask). 

Now I read that to do this I need to make sure I have 'diamond drill bits'?

He has told me to choose a drill then tell him which one to order which I think is very brave of him!

When I have checked them out on amazon they dont mention having these diamond bits but you can buy diamond drill bits on their own.

What I need to know is are the bits universal or do you have to get them with the drill? Its no wonder he is worried really. I could ask him but I want him to think I know what Im doing 

Sambelina

I've never tried to drill a hole in a porcelain plate, so others with experience might have better advice... but I would guess what you want is something like a Dremel multi-tool. They come with a wide range of bit-like accessories that you can buy separate from the drills. The accessories are specific to Dremel (and other equivalent) tools, and wouldnt be the same as those you would use in a conventional drill. The Dremel tools are much smaller than usual DIY drills, so probably easier to control how much pressure you're applying with something delicate like a porcelain plate. Here's a brief explanation of your options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajP6KgYpzH4

Lorian

Is this holes to hang them up or something else? What sized holes?

swingaloo

Lorian said:

Is this holes to hang them up or something else? What sized holes?

Amongst other things I want to make some bird feeders and plant holders. I have dozens of china cups, saucers and plates I no longer display but want to repurpose them.

I watched something on youtube where the guy was drilling the plates in a shallow bowl of water and it said to use the water to keep them cool when drilling to prevent cracking and to make sure to use diamond bits. 

swingaloo

Sambelina said:

I've never tried to drill a hole in a porcelain plate, so others with experience might have better advice... but I would guess what you want is something like a Dremel multi-tool. They come with a wide range of bit-like accessories that you can buy separate from the drills. The accessories are specific to Dremel (and other equivalent) tools, and wouldnt be the same as those you would use in a conventional drill. The Dremel tools are much smaller than usual DIY drills, so probably easier to control how much pressure you're applying with something delicate like a porcelain plate. Here's a brief explanation of your options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajP6KgYpzH4

Thank you for the link.

Beeblebr0x

You can buy a set of drill bits for bathroom tiles from Toolstation quite cheaply which will fit in a power drill. Keep the drill hole lubricated with water and obviously do not use the hammer setting! 

https://www.toolstation.com/glass-tile-drill-bit/p30133

pramsay13

Any drill will do and then get a set of separate drill bits, but if it's for a one-off job and you aren't normally the type to do DIY it might be worth just borrowing one from someone for a bit and get something else for your birthday. 

Emmia

You do need the right bits to drill into porcelain plates, cups etc. but I think you should definitely get your own drill - don't borrow one, have one that's yours. 

Get one that will also act as an electric screwdriver, once you have the tools it's amazing the use you'll get out of them.