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Old 01-02-2019, 04:33 PM
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Try using a diamond grit tile coring bit, they go as small as 1/4” basically the same bit for drilling bulkheads in our tanks except tiny diameter-wise. Should do the trick just remember to flush the hole with water to keep the core clear and the bit cool.

Edit: methodology of drilling is important. Lubricating the “cut” as well as keeping the drill bit cool. High speed, low feed or low speed high feed. Feed rate = amount of pressure you apply during the cut. If you have tried this already then I guess check geology websites that may have some insights we don’t have.. I’ve seen core samples that have been taken from granite that use a diamond cobalt coring bit and they use a lot of drilling fluid. Try Rapid-Tap, you can get it from Acklands-Grainger
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Old 01-02-2019, 11:49 PM
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Try using a diamond drill
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Old 01-03-2019, 04:37 AM
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please close this thread it is a year old
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