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DIY & Home Improvement

House of Roberts

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8. That should give you plenty of speed range.

Reply to Beringia (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:10 PM

Sep 2019

Ideally, a stand to turn it into a small drill press would be nice, and a small vise to keep the pebbles/stones stationary during drilling. Follow the drill bit maker's recommendations on speed and lubrication. Most important, wear eye protection.

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Has anyone used a high speed drill with a diamond bit at home [View all] Beringia Sep 2019 OP

An impact drill and a Bettie Sep 2019 #1

Several blogs and youtube videos recommend Dremel or rotary tool Beringia Sep 2019 #6

How big is the drill? House of Roberts Sep 2019 #2

I was looking at this one, Dremel up to 35000 RPM Beringia Sep 2019 #5

That should give you plenty of speed range. House of Roberts Sep 2019 #8

Sounds like a job for a Dremel! Phoenix61 Sep 2019 #3

use some lube. mopinko Sep 2019 #4

Thanks for all the answers! Beringia Sep 2019 #7