hooked666 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I would like to know how everybody cuts holes in terracotta pots without breaking them? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickvick Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 hacksaw..... Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I use a angle grinder. Takes 2 mins. Be careful not to blind/maim/kill yourself :D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooked666 Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Thanks, but 've seen perfectly round holes, which I doubt you could get with an angle grinder, but possibly with a hacksaw blade. However I would have thought that the hacksaw blade not being tungsten would get blunt very quickly. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canberra Alex Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Rolan showed me a special drill bit for ceramic $14 from hardware store then a grinding stone bit also from hardware store to enlarge it and smooth the edges HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Hi - Pots arent all that beautiful - even with round holes LOL! The angle grinder method cuts neat square or <> shaped holes easily. The fish dont seem to mind :D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebe Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I draw a shape on the pot that I want and then use a center punch and slowly move over the line of the shape and tap with a hammer I do this about 2 or 3 times then drill a hole and use the punch and the hammer to chip away the center that I want to remove Kinda works like scoring glass once it has a small fracture it likes to break there first then I clean up with rough sandpaper Works for me HTH justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 A regular wood hole saw works perfectly. Light pressure! It takes a few minutes, but you'll get a perfect hole. I've done it dozens of times and have never broken a pot. The secret is patience. Don't push too hard and you'll be fine. I also find that resting it on your own feet to hold it still is the best way. If you are a gumby with tools, then maybe give it a miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 A hole saw will work fine .....soak the pot in water for a while first ....keeps the blade cooler . hth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I use a dremmel...gives nice round holes with the appropriate attachment. merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetfish Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I use the angle grinder method, it leaves a square hole but this method is fast and pretty much fool proof. To keep dust down i soak them 1st. This is a combo of to methods stated before. wetfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 What size angle grinder do you use? Everytime I tried using the angle grinder, I end up cracking the pots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetfish Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Just a small 750 watt grinder, Dont force it and let the grinder do the work. They are also great to cut pvc pipe to size. You get a nice straight cut in seconds. Wetfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trofius Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 ummm 20cm round terracotta pots ~ 7 X 30-40mm holes from bunnings $5each come in a few different sizes. but if you must a holesaw on a wet pot works very well just keep it wet and dont rush it. on a dry pot it makes heaps of terracotta dust, surprisingly more than you would expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarfaze Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 use a stonemason bit first and drill a small whole, u then use a hole saw which attaches to ur drill and u make the pre drilled whole the middle of the whole ur about to cut. when whole is cut use ur stonemason bit again and grind any rough edges off with the side of the bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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