Drill America 5/16 in. Carbide Tipped Glass and Tile Drill Bit
$11.36
Accomplish all your difficult drilling tasks effortlessly with the choice of this amazing Drill America Carbide Tipped Glass and Tile Drill Bit
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Description
Drill America DWDGD Series glass and tile drill provide smooth, accurate drilling in ceramic tile, marble, china and glass. Carbide-tipped tools feature cutting edges of carbide for wear resistance and a steel shank for toughness. Available with polished finish. Round shanks allow use with a wide variety of tool holding systems.
- Provide smooth, accurate drilling in ceramic tile, marble, China and glass
- Carbide-tipped tools feature cutting edges of carbide for wear resistance and a steel shank for toughness
- Comes with polished finish
- Round shanks allow use with a wide variety of tool holding systems
- Spear-pointed glass and tile bit
- For use in drilling ceramic tile, marble, china and glass
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.00 × 4.00 × 1.00 in |
| Assembled Depth (in.) | 1 in |
| Assembled Height (in.) | 1 in |
| Assembled Width (in.) | 1 in |
| Bit Length (in.) | 2.5 |
| Bit Material | Carbide |
| Drill Bit Type | Specialty |
| Drill Bit Type(s) Included | Specialty |
| Individual/Set | Individual |
| Material Application | Glass |
| Model | DWDGD5/16 |
| Self-Feeding | No |
| Shank Diameter | 5/16 in |
| Shank Style | Straight |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (25)
25 reviews for Drill America 5/16 in. Carbide Tipped Glass and Tile Drill Bit
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Robbie Mueller (verified owner) –
Drill bit was received and used next day, wasn’t quite sure how it would perform. While the shank on the bit is shorter than I prefer it is sufficient for the job intended for most jobs. I was apprehensive that the bit might “slide around” upon first starting however it performed excellently. One point of caution would be that insure that what you are drilling into is securely held down. A uneven base can result in cracking and breaking of the tile or glass being drilled.
Lenny Casper (verified owner) –
Carbide tip drill bit that leaves a clean one quarter inch cut. The bit was a little shorter than I expected, measuring only about two and one half inches long. The bit measures one quarter inch wide.In the past, I’ve used cement bits to cut through tile. It was always difficult to break through the surface and then keeping the bit straight. Not so with this bit. I tested it against a tile and it easily broke the surface and left a clean cut.
Josianne Adams (verified owner) –
Carbide Tipped 1/4 ” Glass and Tile Drill Bit. It works great when you want to installcertain fixtures in the bathroom walls and you can’t drill thru the ceramic tiles or you have a project that involves drilling thru glass. This 1/4 ” bit is what you need, I had no problem drilling thru ceramic or glass but, you need a good drill to really drill thru with no problem, maybe a high speed drill, good little piece to have in the tool box if you’re into fixing things.
Doug Beer (verified owner) –
Goal was to drill holes through tiles to screw few things. I tried brick & masonry bits with no luck, until I found this. Purchased this one & picked it up at a local home depot store. Nice fast shipping. First, I tried it on regular drill mode, it was challenging. Turned it onto hammer mode & with little bit of water presence drill bit started going through like a butter.So, my recommendation is when you use this on tiles just add little bit of water or dip the bit in cold water time to time, it will go through like butter.
Darron Carter (verified owner) –
We really needed a glass drill bit for several up-and-coming projects on our ranch. Because of the round shank, this one was a bit disappointing. Although the carbide tip would make for very smooth drilling, the round shank causes slip requiring multiple adjustments throughout the drilling process. It does work well when it is working. It does not save time at all because of these adjustment needs.
Simone Little (verified owner) –
Made a clean hole through the glass.
Laverna Green (verified owner) –
You ought to test a thing before you review it, but I had no pressing need for a hole anywhere, and the only piece of scrap glass I have is tempered and would shatter if you tried to drill it. So I chucked the bit in the drill press and tried to make a hole in a quartz river stone. I only managed to make a dimple, before the bit dulled aand would go no further.That’s not a fair test – you need a diamond to drill stone. So I resharpened the carbide on a diamond hone, and drilled a series of holes in a coffee cup. You can see the results in the photos. This was fast and did not seem to dull the bit at all, and it still measures about 0.250″. For both tests, I had a squirt bottle of water handy for cooling, lubrication, and dust suppression. As far as testing goes, I think a coffee cup is a lot like a tile.For those of you that are wondering why I would ruin a perfectly good coffee cup, this actually turns it into a nice and interesting planter for the aquarium, and I will probably do several more. Most of the flower pots you can find are either too big or too small. The glazed surface is easy to clean of algae. So this bit is a very useful addition to the toolbox, even if I don’t have a bathroom to remodel.
Conner Frami (verified owner) –
I used this to drill through glass & it worked fine.
Cornelius Leannon (verified owner) –
This 3/16 Carbide Glass and Tile drill bit works. I utilized it to drill a pilot hole in tile to prevent other bits from walking without a drill guide. This is a great economical alternative to diamond bit. I utilized a spray bottle to lubricate the bit to keep the bit from burning it out. It’s a good addition to those that do tile work. I recommend this bit.
Grace Jakubowski (verified owner) –
Had to put shower door on and to do that had to drill though the tile I had installed. This is the first thing I have found that would drill right though tile with no problem. Was able to get door on and looks great. Don’t no how I would have got it on without this Tile drill bit. I had tried several other bits with no luck so I would recommed it highly
Celia Feest (verified owner) –
Simple enough design that cut through ceramic floor tile with ease. I experienced zero travel when starting the hole. No vibration while drilling and the residual heat from the bit was minimum when I was done with each hole.Small enough to fit in any tool box.If you are in the trades or a home do it yourselfer, this bit will save you a lot of aggravation.
Harold Haley (verified owner) –
Used this drill for wall anchors. Went through tile like butter. Remember to use tape on the surface so as not to scratch or chip the tile. Go at a slow to moderate speed when drilling with light to medium pressure. Drill was strong and remained sharp after drilling six holes. The shorter you hold it in the drill chuck to more accurate you can be with no flexing.
Leda Ritchie (verified owner) –
I wanted to drill a hole in the bottom of a flower pot. This bit worked perfectly. Drilled a decent hole, without chipping or cracking the pot. I ordered online and picked up a couple of days later in store. THank you! (Isn’t it good when something works the way it should?!)
Eric Reichel (verified owner) –
Good Morning: I would just like to write my review on the 3/16 inch carbide tipped glass and tile drill bit. The feature on the bit has a strong point on the end like others we’ve purchased but works differently than the ones we used in the past.. Let me say, I would highly recommend this drill bit for drilling holes into glass tiles. It worked great and exceeded our expectations. My husband is remodeling our bathroom and needed a drill bit that was strong enough to drill through laminate and glass tile. He said the bit drilled through cleanly, without much pressure and didn’t smoke or break like a lot of the others he used. He also appreciated the fact that it did the job quickly and quietly. The quality of this item is strong and durable and worth using for glass tile needs. Thank you so very much for using us to test your product.
Gerardo Schulist (verified owner) –
This bit is fine for about 2 holes then it’s shot. I found later that if you keep some water dripping on it as you are drilling it lasts much longer. I had 10 holes to drill in ceramic tile for a shower door. I drilled the first 2 with this bit and it was done, then I went to the same bit but a new one and used water drips to keep it cool and it did the last 8 holes no problem. The key to this is to not let it get HOT.
Laurianne Cormier (verified owner) –
Worked perfectly on ceramic flower pots
Guadalupe White (verified owner) –
The tips broke off easily.. not worth the money I spent on them
Hans Stamm (verified owner) –
worked great on ceramic tile. just make sure to dip in water after every 2/3 seconds of use.
Gilbert Altenwerth (verified owner) –
This carbide tip drill bit makes a nice one quarter inch cut. The bit is shorter than one would expected, measuring only two and one half inches long. After inserting in the drill chuck it only make a little over an inch and half deep cut. The hole it cuts is clean and does measure one quarter inch wide. It definitely is sharp and easy to use. I used it to drill wholes in my clay plant pots for drainage. The carbide tip is welded in place and is very sturdy
Rosanna Medhurst (verified owner) –
The 1/4 inch Carbide Tipped Drill Bit for GLASS and TILE applications is a top quality bit. It is sized for use to provide a hole on the surface of glass or a tile surface [or in tile grout]. I use it for adding holes to install plastic anchors for attaching various Bath/Kitchen ‘hardware’ to a Tiled surface or putting a hole through a Glass surface. I have found that using a drilling guide to hold the point steady in the spot you are drilling and using a slow start speed works best . I also will add Tape to the area where the hole will be drilled to help protect from sliding around on the hard slick surface. I would recommend this product for these applications. I also recommend that you have a few PRACTICE pieces of tile or glass to practice on to develop a ‘technique’ before going right into drilling on your actual projects. PapaBear1