How many holes is a drill bit good for?

[cmantis]

I have to make 8 holes and have a drill bit that I have used to make 4 already. I was wondering how many holes can typically be made with a drill bit before having to be replaced?

 

[dubs]

That a very vague question it depends on what ur drilling and how u used the drill Used The Drill Right And The Bit Last A Long Time Used It The Wrong Way And Ur Lucky If U Get The 4 U Already Have

 

[Dre]

What you Drilling, Glass, plaxiglass, steel, wood? It depends on what you're drilling and the drill bit used. You will know when the drilling time is getting harder...

 

[EddieSage]

There is no way to tell, you use it until it is worn out. If the bit starts to heat up discontinue use until it cools down, this will extend the life of the bit. Also, always make sure you are using the right bit for the job meaning wood for wood, metal for metal, masonry for stone/cement etc.

 

[masterswimmer]

1/8" glass?
1/4" glass?
3/8" glass?
1/2" glass?

Did you cool the bit with water during each use?

Russ

 

[Dre]

That a very vague question it depends on what ur drilling and how u used the drill Used The Drill Right And The Bit Last A Long Time Used It The Wrong Way And Ur Lucky If U Get The 4 U Already Have

True, the Drill speed have alot to do with it as well..

 

[cmantis]

Sorry its a diamond drill bit for 1" bulkheads. I drilled 4 holes in two aqueon 4 breeders. I need to drill 8 holes in two 33 longs.

 

[Dre]

You can drill many holes just take it slow...

 

[Dre]

And keep it wet..

 

[mheaven]

Im guessing your talking about glass cutting bits correct.
I usually replace the bit after 4/5 holes. Better to be safe then sorry.

 

[dherrera83]

Ive drilled a few tanks already with the same bit. Keep it nice and wet... And take ur time!

 

[lfsmarineguy]

Cheap bits that are coated will only do a few holes depending on how you treat them and what exactly they're made of. The estimates I hear are 15-30 depending on quality. The solid bits will do a few 100 with regular sharpening with a sand stone maybe over 1,000 over their life if you take care of them but you're looking at well over $100 a pop depending on size. For the regular reefer the cheap bits aren't a big deal since you just need a few holes but the bits we use will last forever and the price per hole goes way down, plus you don't have to worry about them braking mid hole.

 

[duke62]

Dont know what you guys are talking about I have had the same bits for 5 years and drilled probably close to 100 to 150 holes and its a cheap coated bit from ebay that cost me 20 for both. Take care of your tools and they will take care of you

 

[cmantis]

Can anyone recommend where to order the good drill bits? I need to drill a bunch of holes and would rather order those.

 

[duke62]

Cmantis how many holes is alot of holes? Dude I have drilled so many holes using the ebay and they are still going strong. Just go on ebay and get the diamond coated bits. Trust me unless you plan on doing over 100 holes

 

[dherrera83]

I have cheap ones u can borrow... ive drill 7 tanks with them. Just remember slow and steady regardlt of how good the drill bit is. Dont rush it or it will crack.

 

[cmantis]

Thanks for the offer but I am going to order some but I need to drill a lot of holes so either need a few cheap ones or one good one.

 

[dherrera83]

How many hoes u drilling?!

 

[albano]

How many hoes u drilling?!

That's something completely different!:fishhit:

 

[viplok]

That's something completely different!:fishhit:

lolss!!!!! alot of us will offer that drilling for free :cat:

i drilled about 5 holes with glass holes bit and its still running strong:knockedou