Drilling Live Rock

[micstarz]

I have a piece of half-inch thick live rock that I want to drill a hole through and insert a 1" diameter PVC/ABS tube through.

I don't have my own drill...

I could borrow a drill, but are there any other options to make the hole using other non electric common toolbox equipment?

Any tips if I actually use a drill?

I know there is no 1" drill bit for a handheld drill, but could I drill lots of small holes and bash out the rest?

 

[vaine111]

i dont see why not.
make do with what you got. just try not to crumble it

 

[micstarz]

Are there techniques or special points to note when doing it so I don't crumble it?

 

[ozpkchris]

go slow

 

[dmopar74]

buy a hole-saw made for cutting tile, should go through the rock no problem.

 

[Austin]

1" masonry bit...shouldn't be a problem, put a 6" deep hole in my slab with one.

 

[CHOMPERS]

http://cgi.ebay.com/25mm-1-inch-PRO...Z4843QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

THK Diamond Tools is in Hong Kong, so maybe they will give you a break on the shipping. They normally have drill bits that are half the cost of the one in this link. You might want to ask them if they can still get the cheaper ones. Btw, their cheaper ones are really good quality too. I have been really happy with everything I bought from THK.

 

[micstarz]

Thanks for the referral, Chompers!