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May 112012


Glass Block Flower Vase

For this purpose a 12″ x 12″ pre-drilled glass block of any color with one edge completely removed, will be required. Use two types of flowers, one of a shade contrasting the one of the glass block, and one similar to the glass block. For instance, if you use a purple glass block, you can use a combination of deep purple tulips and pink roses for your flower arrangement. Use a few stems, not too many, as you do not want an overflowing vase. Make your flower arrangement, with the use of appropriate fillers and foliage. This glass block craft makes a wonderful centerpiece for your dining table. You can use paper or silk flowers if the flowers of your choice are not easily available. This also helps create the exact desired arrangement. For a stronger effect, wrap a contrasting bow around the glass block. Another way of using a glass block as a vase is to drill 3 holes at equal distances from each other, and place single stems of the same flower in each hole. It makes a simple yet delightful craft item.

Glass Block Christmas Decoration

Use a pre-drilled 8″ x 8″ glass block for this purpose. You may also use a solid glass block, and drill a small hole into the center of one of its edges. Push in a string of Christmas lights, so that they are placed in a circular fashion inside the glass block. It needn’t be exactly circular. Leave the plug outside. Use a thick ribbon, in a color of your choice, and wrap a bow around the glass block. When lit, this glass block craft makes one of the best Christmas decorations or Christmas gifts. Further enhance this glass block, by eliminating the bow and sticking a picture of Santa on the surface. When illuminated, it will definitely add to the Christmas spirit.

Glass Block Masterpiece

Create a scene of your choice on the glass block, by using stain glass paints. Clean the block of dust. Use a black, gold or silver outline tube, meant specifically for glass painting surfaces. Fill it in with colors suiting the scene or the painting. Your stained glass painting could be as simple as a single flower in the center of the block, to an entire scene, perhaps of a desert with travelers on camels. You can also cut out figures from craft paper and stick them on the glass block. Furthermore, add some accessories such as a ribbon, or other 3-dimensional objects to give it a more realistic and authentic effect. On the other hand, cut out the figures from chart paper, and trace just the outline on the glass block. Once the outline dries, with a brush, run a shade of color outside the outline to highlight it further. Again, wrap it with a bow that matches the colors of the paints you have used, and your glass block craft is complete. If the glass blocks aren’t clear, and have a pattern on them, highlight this pattern by streaking just the pattern lines with a golden paint (not necessarily glass paint), or any other color of your choice. When placed against light, the highlights stand out and make it an excellent piece of decor.

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How to Drill a Hole in a Glass Bottle

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May 102012


Drilling a hole in a glass bottle is great craft idea. With a hole in one side of a glass bottle, you can hang glass bottles on the wall, insert items into a seemingly closed bottle and create designs on the side of your bottle in order to make candle holders, lamps or other craft projects. If you have some old glass bottles lying around, you can drill holes in them with a little practice and the right tools. It’s possible, although very difficult, to drill a hole in a glass bottle without a drill or a diamond drill bit. You will need to follow several safety precautions, as working with glass can be dangerous. Follow these steps to learn how to drill a hole in a glass bottle for crafts.

Step 1

Mark the area you would like to drill with a Sharpie. Draw a small dot on the outside of thr glass bottle to show where you are going to drill.

Step 2 Wear safety gear. Before drilling, put on goggles, rubber gloves and a long-sleeved shirt. Even when using a diamond bit, there is a possibility that the glass bottle will break. Even if the bottle doesn’t break, it is likely that shards of glass will fly towards your face. Step 3 Slowly drill a hole in the side of the bottle. You should use a drill or Dremel tool with a diamond bit. Using a diamond bit will prevent the glass bottle from shattering. Drill very slowly to prevent breakage as much as possible. Step 4 Wet the hole while drilling. Every few seconds, use a spray bottle to spray small amounts of water onto the hole. This way the shards of glass will not fly around as easily, and the bottle is less likely to break. The temperature of the drill bit will stay low if you spray water on the bottle frequently. Remove excess glass around the bottle with a damp cloth. Step 5 Polish the drilled hole using silicon carbide sandpaper. If the hole looks particularly rough, rub silicon carbide sandpaper around it to smooth out any rough edges. Go very slowly and carefully. Do not take the goggles or protective gloves off until you have finished sanding the bottle.

Tools:MAKITA 18v Battery, HITACHI Battery.   



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Drill Bit Types - Select One According to Your Needs

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May 062012


The drill bit market has several types of drill bits available to choose from ranging from low cost to very expensive. The cost again depends upon the type of material being used to the type of coating being used and most importantly the use of the drill bit like what type of drilling material being used and what kind of hole we need.

The low cost most inexpensive drill is the regular steel bit which is mostly used in drilling holes in wood. The other types of drill bit are the high speed steel and the titanium coated drill bits. Next in the line which is more expensive but tougher are the carbide tipped and the cobalt bits. Both of these are very expensive but extremely hard anddurable.

The types of drill bits have been designed for various uses. Let us talk about the twist drill which is used for drill holes into wood, plastic or light metal. Brad Point bit and spade bit are also used for wood but they vary based on the diameter of the hole being drilled.

Another kind of bit which is very common is the installer bit which is used for installing phone wires, TV wires and other cable wires. This is specifically designed so that the wire can be pulled through the hole in the bit.

For drilling holes in copper, brass and aluminum the step bit is used.For drilling holes in glass or tiles the glass bit is used. Masons use a masonry drill which is fixed in front of a rotary hammer or a regular hammer drills.

A power drill is what you will need for your small work around the house. These power drills can help bore the drill a hole into almost any material within the home say wood or glass or even special stained glass. What you need is the perfect drill bit set for your needs.

A drill bit set containing steel, spiral bits is not very expensive and is almost enough for drilling needs at home. However, they cannot drill into concrete or metal as they require special drill bits. These drill bit sets have drill bits ranging from size eight millimeters to thirty two millimeters. Now if you need to have some concrete or masonry work done then you need the tungsten carbide drill sets as they have the required strength to drill holes through concrete. Mind you, they may be expensive than the regular steel bits.

In the light of the above information you would be able to have the desired drill bit and this will you select the bit most suited for your needs. As a matter of precaution always try to ask the manufactures or read the material which comes with the drill for the drill bits best suited for the drill you have bought.



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Amit comes from an engineering background and writes about diamond drill bit for glass and their use in the industry. He has a website which is dedicated to the diamond drill bits

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Industry Use For Diamond Drill

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Apr 052012


It is a common knowledge that diamond is the hardest substance in the world. Not too many people appreciate this fact, especially as diamonds are known better to be expensive and beautiful jewelry components. Other than that, diamond production is also limited, making it priceless as demand continues to surge and supply remains quite limited.

Did you know that diamond is also considered among the most useful and sought-after industrial materials? Because of its hard and unbreakable properties, almost all industries are requiring and demanding its use. However, the sometimes astronomical costs of diamonds make such uses impractical. Some companies and industrial bodies have no choice but to invest in such equipment and materials with diamonds. A diamond drill is one of these pieces of industrial equipment.

Drilling is a tedious, hard, and demanding task companies and industries need to do. There are many drills available, but so far, the most effective, most reliable and most sought after are the diamond drills. A diamond drill is used primarily in producing clean holes in almost all types of hard and solid mass. Reinforced concrete, blocks, bricks and even some metals can be effectively, easily and noiselessly cut by diamonds.

Diamond drill in industries

A diamond drill is a piece of drilling equipment that has pieces of well crafted and shaped diamonds at its tip. Because the diamond is the hardest solid on the planet, it can cut through any surface without much hassle and effort. Other than that, industries love the idea of using a diamond drill because doing so leads to faster, non-vibratory, efficient and noiseless creation of holes and slots.

The use of diamond drills makes industries more effective and efficient. For all you know, there may already be diamond drill equipment used in the construction firms you hire. Mining facilities are also usual clients for diamond drills. The utility sector is also a possible client industry as a diamond drill is best in drilling holes when routing cables, placing anchoring bolts, or installing load carrying devices.

Diamond drill techniques

Because diamond drills are very popular and widely used, diamond drilling techniques have been devised and developed. Currently, there are two diamond drill techniques known to and used by all industries. These are the dry and the wet drilling techniques.

Dry drilling using a diamond drill is used and employed when there is a need to make drills at concretes, pavements, walks, and other hard surfaces on dry environments. The creation of precise holes through base materials like mass concrete, brick, block work, masonry and reinforced concrete is hard and noisy to accomplish using ordinary drills. Diamond drill machine use makes the work fast, easier and quiet. There will be more room for further productivity.

On the other hand, wet diamond drill techniques are used when creating holes under water submerged surfaces. The diamond drill can instantly and directly make the holes or the driller could use a special drilling facility that will provide water control, especially if the work will require it due to safety and efficiency purposes.

Whatever technique is used, one thing is clear. The use of a diamond drill is surely effective and useful. The rise and popularity of other cutting and drilling machines is at threat because of diamond drills. However, the price tags in acquiring such equipment remain challenging and are great impediments for the wide and massive use of the machines across all global industries.



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