10PCS Drill Bits

I needed to borre a 1" hole in my shower wall, which is lined with ceramic tile. I saw this set and figured "for the price, how good could they be?" I was pleasantly surprised to find it was quite effective. In fact, I had used a Bosch 1/4" glass and tile bit to bore the screw holes for mounting a safety grab bar in the same shower and spent nearly two hours boring four holes. The 24 mm bit from this set was through the tile in only 15 minutes! It was so effective, I used the smallest bit to bore two screw holes and only spent 30 minutes on both! The bits I used show the wear. Much of the diamond dust is worn from the leading edge. But at this price, I'm okay with that. One note - there is no "pilot" but to keep the hole bit from "walking." I used a piece of scrap wood and double sided tape to hold the spinning bit in place in the beginning (see photo). I relieved the back side so I could get cooling water into the hole. I did extract the bit several times and spray it with water.

My wife and I have taken on a project to add a backsplash in our kitchen. Which included placing tile behind the range and range hood. I had a wet saw for the all the straight cuts (which I can't recommend enough if you're doing this sort of DIY project). But there was still a need for some alternative cutting methods. As I needed to locate a hand-full of holes and odd shapes. I tried all sorts of things with no success, to include the following... - Goldblatt Glass and Tile Nippers: These were terrible. Super inconsistent cuts. One cut would have a fairly clean edge. The next would be ragged. Tile. Glass. Didn't matter. It was all terribly inconsistent. - Glass Scoring Tool: This was even worse than the nippers. Barely made a scratch in the glass. This sort of thing might work for very thin glass. But if you're wanting to use it for backsplash mosaic, take a hard pass. - Bosch Glass and Tile Carbide Drill Bits: Normally Bosch makes pretty good stuff. But these aren't one of those things. They kind of cut into the glass backsplash material. But made very little progress. And eventually would just crack the glass. I tried these in conjunction with water, and glass cutting oil. Neither of those things helped. Maybe they'd work in tile. But something super hard like glass is just too much to ask of these bits. I was just about to give up, but I really needed a way to drill a handful of holes in the glass tile so that I could bolt the range hood and chimney to the wall. So I took one last shot and bought these diamond coated drill bits. The blade on my wet saw was diamond coated, so I was cautiously optimistic that these would do the job. And man did they deliver! Some of the reviews mentioned that these bits didn't last very long. Maybe a cut or two. Fortunately, all the holes I needed were the same size. So I bought the 5-pack of of 3/8" bits. Hoping that I could eke out the cuts before they all went dull. When I received the package, the bits appeared to be of decent quality. The coating looked and felt fairly thick. Although the amount of coating varied quite a bit between the 5 bits. Not knowing how well they'd work. I grabbed one of the more lightly coated bits, chucked it up in my drill press, and tried a test hole. I figured I should go through the learning curve with one of the lesser coated bits; saving the more "healthy" coated bits for the actual holes. To my surprise, the first bit cut through wonderfully! Thinking it might be a fluke, I did another test hole. Then another, and another, and another. This thing just kept on chewing through with no issue. Feeling confident in my setup, technique, and the bit, I moved on to the actual holes. In the end, that one bit knocked all of them out with a perfectly consistent cut. About 15 holes in total. It even managed to drill a hole right on the edge of one piece of glass tile. Which is a tough hole to make even in something like wood. Let alone glass. All that money (around $75) spent on the other tools that did a terrible job, to end up getting it done with just a single bit from a $7 set. In the one picture, you can see the variance in how well each of the bits from my set was coated. For reference, the one with the arrow on the left is the one I used for all 15 cuts/holes. As you can see, it basically looks as new as the other 4 unused bits. And while the coating wasn't as thick as some other bits in the set. It didn't appear to lose any of the coating throughout the process of drilling all the holes. How it looks is exactly how it looked when it was new in the package. Bottom line, this set is awesome! And is a crazy value at only $7. Now, there are still a number of reviews from people who had a wildly different experience. Complaining of poor cuts and non-existent durability. What I can say about this is that it's likely due to improper use and setup. So, I'll close with some advice on how to get the most out of these bits. The key to cutting glass comes down to speed, pressure, and cooling/lubrication. Running these bits fast, hard, and dry is a recipe for a bad experience. They might do the job, but will wear out very quickly. So if at all possible, find a way to use them in conjunction with water or glass cutting fluid. What I ended up doing was to place the tiles inside a shallow Tupperware lid. I then filled the lid with cold water, to the point where the tile being drilled was completely below the water line. I simply then clamped the tile inside the lid to my drill press table. Which was the perfect makeshift water cutting setup. The next key is "speeds and feeds". You'll hear this term a lot in the machining world. And the same attention is needed with glass. I set my drill press to 650 RPMs, and likely could have gone slower. When drilling, I used very light pressure. And fed the bit very slowly through the material. Taking breaks every so often by raising the bit out of the cut, and then back in (i.e. "pecking"). This keeps the glass and bit from getting too hot. And also works to eject the glass fragments from the hole. The point here is, go slow! Once you feel like you're going slow enough, slow down even more, lol. Especially at the end of the cut/hole. When you get to that last little bit of material, take your time. As this will mitigate pretty much any "tear out". Just apply enough force for the tool to do the work. I'm sure you could make the same cuts with a cordless drill. But a drill press is a far better tool for the job. As it really allows you to be precise with the angle of the bit, drill speed, and feed rate. The only other thing I'll call out is that even with perfect technique and setup, you'll likely get some tear out. However, these bits leave a very clean hole at the "top" of the workpiece. So I found it was best to start drilling through the face that'll be visible in your final project. If you're using it for a glass backsplash like me, odds are that you'll end up with some paper backing that is a little torn around the underside of the hole. Nothing major. But it is noticeable. My solution was to break into my wife's nail polish supply. I mixed a couple together to get the right shade of gray. Then simply applied the nail polish on the back of the tile, in any spot where the colored paper backing had been removed. Once it dried, it blended in perfectly. So well that my wife couldn't tell where the colored paper backing ended, and the nail polish pigment began. TL;DR - These diamond coated bits are outstanding! Just use them the proper way, and you'll get a lot of life out of them. Which is wet, slow, and with light pressure. I can't recommend these bits enough! Skip all the other style glass bits. These are the perfect tool for the job!

I needed these diamond drill bits for drilling holes in tile during a bathroom shower remodel. They were much cheaper than buying locally, and they got the job done. The quality isn’t the highest, so I wouldn’t count on long-term repeated use, but for a one-time project, they’re a great budget-friendly option.

I got this for a specific job, to cut through bathroom tiling for a drain hose. Pros: I used this under dry cutting conditions, as I couldn't comfortably use wet cutting method without risking damage to a vanity. I was working under a sink/vanity. It worked fine and I didn't mind if I was shortening the life span of the drill bit. The drill bit cut through the tile and hard rock-like cement or grouting. It was a good inch or two of hard material to cut through beyond the tile itself. This drill bit only got me 1.2 inches before I couldn't go further. I didn't want to break the plug, as my plan was to keep the plug in case I wanted to plug the hole back up. I ended up purchasing a two inch diamond circular drill bit, but that had 3 or 4 teeth and wasn't cutting as smooth like this bit was. It ended up breaking my plug, though the tile portion wasn't damaged. Since the plug was shortened, I went back to this drill bit and ended up getting through the wall. I thought I got a pipe, as there was some metallic glistening within the rock like substance. It wasn't consistent like a pipe, I took the chance and went through. Once I got to the other end of the wall and looked through, I realized they had grouted or cemented the entire wall with a fairly thick metal mesh screen. This drill bit went through the without problems. The other bit with teeth was getting caught up in the material. This bit would have done the job alone, had it's depth been longer. I wasn't able to find a similar bit that was longer. Cons: None. I can't really comment on the longevity, as I only used it once and I was willing to pay the amount for this one job. I would refer to other reviews for cons for those who have had more time with the product. Suggestions: The depth of drill bit would be ideal if it were longer. I understand a longer bit would probably require a more sturdier build, but I would prefer that as it allows for more versatility in the jobs we can do. A pouch or container for the set of drill bits would be nice. The zip lock bag does the job though. Update: I had to make a second hole in the same area, as I wanted to seal the holes from one end to the other with PVC piping. I ended up using the same exact method as I outlined before. I've added pictures of the job and what I had to cut through.

I can’t believe they’re so cheap. You want to cut holes in glass, here you go. It’s like that, for a few dollars, you can get the job done. They don’t break the glass either, they just bore right through it, and they have a hole going through the entire piece so that you can use the nail or something and get that piece of glass out of it, and ready for another hole. Very well thought out, and I guess tested because they do what they say they’re gonna do. What else can you ask for? I definitely recommend them.

You get what you pay for works great don’t recommend it for career users

Excelente

In a bathroom remodel, I used the smallest one to drill multiple holes into very large tile. They get hot very fast - to be expected - so you need some means to keep them wet. If you keep the hole saw blade wet (and thus cool), they will work very well. I was able to do about 9 holes until the bit I was using had worn through its abrasive material. For $9, this kit was more than satisfactory, but if I hadn't kept the blade cool, it probably would have failed on the first one. This kit only provides the drill bits for holes, and does not supply anything to keep the blade in place or to conveniently add water when using the product. There are products out there that come with a hole saw guide, and some also have a water channel. You can also make your own channel - I did by cutting a piece of wood with a hole saw for wood, which was just wide enough for these tile/glass hole saws would fit in wood guide. When working on a flat surface, I was able to use an adhesive to tape the wood down, and I put water in my channel. When working on a wall, I bought an additional guide which allowed me to fill a reservoir with water that leaked onto the blade and capture the water under the blade. It was great. Be smart about what you purchase. Know what you're getting into.

I needed one diamond drill bit for a craft project I was working on. At our local hardware store that 1 bit was $19.99. Bought it, brought it home, it was the tiniest bit too small, but the next drill bit was too big and it was $27.99! Ordered this set of drill bits after reading the reviews (the good and the bad), received them in under 4 days. Had the perfect size bit that drilled through the 7 terra cotta pots in no time flat. Now I still have a full set for the next crafty project that presents itself! Very happy with the cost and performance!

It does the job, but I'm wondering if it's just me or if the drill bit is burning out too quickly

wow i could not believe for under $15 I got a set of these bits that work really well! i have used one of the bits to make holes in 2 ceramic glazed pots and 3 terra cotta pots and it is still in fairly good shape to do a few more. i would recommend for DIY and craft projects.

Originally, I didn't have a lot of expectation on this because of the low price. But after drilling several holes on porcelain tiles (totally 16 holes), I am convinced. I have some Milwaukee hole saws which I paid 30x - 40x times more. Believe it or not, this Made in China hole saw kit even drilled smoother and faster than Milwaukee, unbelievable. Perhaps, it may not last as long, but if you are occasional DIY home improvement guys, who cares. This is definitely recommended since you don't drill tiles every single day. Notice in the photo, my 1/4 Milwaukee bit got rust on it after 1st use while this kit has no rust at all. Absolutely 5 stars.

Not too bad. Worth the money