How Do You Drill Holes In Glass With A Drill Press?
Using a drill press to drill a hole in glass allows you precise control over the speed and pressure at which you drill. Even with this control, you will need to keep heat from building up on the surface of the glass. When heat builds within glass, the glass becomes unstable and breaks–a costly and time-consuming mistake for a glass-drilling project. Secure the diamond-tipped drill bit into the chuck of the drill press. Make sure you tighten the chuck to distribute pressure equally across the mandrel of the diamond-tipped drill bit. Clean the bed of the drill press with the dust brush to remove debris and metal shavings. If a large piece of debris rests underneath the glass, the uneven pressure it produces can cause the glass to break during the drilling process. Lay the clean damp rag flat on the bed of the drill press and place the piece of glass on top. Set the drill press to the slowest speed based on the operating manual guidelines. With the majority of drill presses, you will nee
