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Posted by bear on April 21, 2008, 10:40 am
I'm in need of a six inch round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
it.
Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
better suggestions?
Thanks for your input.
Ted
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Posted by dpb on April 21, 2008, 10:44 am
bear wrote:
> I'm in need of a six inch round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
> top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
> critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
> it.
>
> Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
> better suggestions?
That'll work, but...(there's always a "but", isn't there? :) )
What size/type of tile? If it's completely hidden as you say, the quick
'n dirty to just break out a tile at the grout line via cold chisel
would suffice, too. (I know, you want "neat", too...)
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Posted by Speedy Jim on April 21, 2008, 1:03 pm
bear wrote:
> I'm in need of a six inch round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
> top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
> critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
> it.
>
> Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
> better suggestions?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Ted
I would use a 1/4" carbide masonry drill bit to "swiss cheese"
the circle. Drill some more holes to make an "X" in the center
and then a small chisel to break out the pieces. Far less dust
than a grinder and little cost.
Jim
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Posted by gpsman on April 21, 2008, 2:11 pm
> I'm in need of a six inch round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
> top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
> critical.
I'd just use a chisel on the tile.
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- gpsman
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Posted by PaPaPeng on April 21, 2008, 2:12 pm
On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:40:24 -0700 (PDT), bear
>I'm in need of a six inch round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
>top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
>critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
>it.
>Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
>better suggestions?
>Thanks for your input.
>Ted
I have seen China made carbide tipped hole saws of various sizes
including 6 inch. They are a must to cut holes in granite
countertops. Perhaps you can rent one. But a stitch line of 1/8 drill
holes made with a masonry bit is still the easiest way to go.
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> top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
> critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
> it.
>
> Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
> better suggestions?