Made a flower pot out of a toilet stool & need to drill holes for water drains. What drills thru porcelin????

Question

I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of drill bit can be used to drill thru porcelin to make these drainage holes and won't break the porcelin???

Answer 1

Porcelain is very brittle as you know and it may be difficult to accomplish your task, but I would try very carefully with a carbide tipped bit and some patience.

Answer 2

They make a bit that is designed for ceramic tile this should work, Sears sells them probably ACE.

Answer 3

A plain old concrete drill bit.

Take a punch or nail and tap to get a starting point so drill won't slip. No problem...