12-03-2004, 12:50
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Granite Countertops
Has anyone ever drilled through a granite countertop before?
I need to place a 1 ¼ inch hole in one, next to the sink. Ideas?
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12-03-2004, 13:41
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Easy to do if you have a couple of new masonry bits, and a gromet that will go around the hole to cover the chips if you make a mistake.
If you don't have a concrete hole saw, start off with a 1/4 inch hole as a guide. Then use a 1 1/4 " bit for the real hole. Be patient, it's a long cut. An I bet if you don't use water you'll disscolor or 'burn' the countertop around the whole.
You might want to call a cabinet shop that has experience in this.
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12-03-2004, 15:53
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C'mon Team Sergeant just whip up a mini shape charge when HH6 is at work.  
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12-03-2004, 17:06
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C'mon Team Sergeant just whip up a mini shape charge when HH6 is at work. |
Dammit!! Beat me to it.
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12-05-2004, 02:51
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Seriously TS,
I might be able to help you out on this one. I will let you know tomorrow I have my father-in-law checking into it. Also let me know if you need Landscaping at your new Casa.
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12-05-2004, 11:28
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Get your wife to help.
Things always go better around here that way. 
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12-05-2004, 11:35
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Get your wife to help.
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That's the safest way to do it. Make sure she give you explicet instructions on how she wants it done to include tools required, bit sizes, start time, expected time of completion, and anything else that will keep your ass out of the fire when the countertop cracks.
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12-05-2004, 12:08
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Get your wife to help.
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Remember, I can always find you.
Besides I've already told the wife not to fear, after Shot Show you (yes you) are coming over to our house to help me place a 1 1/4 inch hole in our countertop. She said she cannot wait to meet Mr. Harsey!
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12-05-2004, 12:09
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Just go for it! What's the worst that can happen...
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12-05-2004, 12:24
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the sink in question
the white piece marks the spot (or close to it)
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12-05-2004, 12:55
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TS,
They have special drills for just that. You should be able to rent one, plus they will tell you everything you need to know.
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12-05-2004, 13:02
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Team Sergeant, You don't play fair.
Do you have any cabinets directly over the intended hole?
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12-05-2004, 13:23
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Team Sergeant, You don't play fair.
Do you have any cabinets directly over the intended hole?
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And is there any excess sink metal under the intended hole.
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12-05-2004, 13:34
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Originally Posted by Guy
TS,
They have special drills for just that. You should be able to rent one, plus they will tell you everything you need to know.
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Roger Guy,
I've been looking into it.
Thanks
TS
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12-05-2004, 13:35
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Team Sergeant, You don't play fair.
Do you have any cabinets directly over the intended hole?
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Neg on the cabinets over the sink. Roger on not playing fair.
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