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<p>[QUOTE="DragonflyWink, post: 4284507, member: 111"]I use a diamond hole saw - have a few sizes, but have used the 1/2" at least a hundred times on everything from fine porcelain to 1/4" thick pottery with only the occasional light chipping on the edge. Start at an angle gradually moving it down to flat against the surface, and keep a spray bottle handy to keep it wet - the item will often have a foot that makes a shallow well for a little puddle of water. Sorry if this isn't written well, just taking a quick break from working outside in the heat, might have affected my brain...</p><p><br /></p><p>~Cheryl</p><p><br /></p><p>edit: Also usually make a little masking tape template to make sure I drill the hole right where it should be (the bit can chatter a little when you first start drilling).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DragonflyWink, post: 4284507, member: 111"]I use a diamond hole saw - have a few sizes, but have used the 1/2" at least a hundred times on everything from fine porcelain to 1/4" thick pottery with only the occasional light chipping on the edge. Start at an angle gradually moving it down to flat against the surface, and keep a spray bottle handy to keep it wet - the item will often have a foot that makes a shallow well for a little puddle of water. Sorry if this isn't written well, just taking a quick break from working outside in the heat, might have affected my brain... ~Cheryl edit: Also usually make a little masking tape template to make sure I drill the hole right where it should be (the bit can chatter a little when you first start drilling).[/QUOTE]
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