any one have any experiences using a steel bit to drill holes in glass?

highquality · 06/05/2006, 11:40 AM

hey guys, i see steel bits are cheaper right? will they work for drillind glass or is diamond a must? im getting ready to buy so could use your input.

smcdonn · 06/05/2006, 11:45 AM

I think there are a few UNIVERSAL drill bits out there that are supposed to be capable of doing about any material. Just a regular steel drill bit though I feel wont cut it. Not a pro here though so somebody else chime in

SHOmuchFUN · 06/05/2006, 11:46 AM

Glass is harder than steel.
Diamonds are harder than glass.

ie, only the diamond bits will cut through the glass.

06/05/2006, 11:40 AM	#1
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06/05/2006, 11:45 AM	#2
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06/05/2006, 11:46 AM	#3
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