Marcrist PG850 Tile Drills - You used them?

[SteveyJ]

Right I'm fed up of getting real tough porcelain tiles and going through loads of diamond blades, so I'm thinking of biting the bullet and buying a Marcrist PG850 Tile Drill set!?!?!

Anyone used one, are they are good as all the talk, do they last a long time, and so hopefully pay alot of the cost is not buying as many bits and time drilling?

This is the stuff:

PG850 Fastest and Longest Life Tile Drill | Marcrist

Looking forward to hearing your experiences!!!

Steve

 

[ishi69]

These montolit ones would be better if you have the budget.... Watch this baby go and it's dry cutting too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwzqwkLiEQQ

 

[Aston]

These montolit ones would be better if you have the budget.... Watch this baby go and it's dry cutting too. How many Holes can you make with a FTJ Montolit Core-Bits - YouTube

why would they be better than marcrsit pg850?
do they cut more holes, last longer etc

 

[ishi69]

why would they be better than marcrsit pg850?
do they cut more holes, last longer etc

Sorry ed I probably misworded that as I can't speak from experience but I think I've been swayed by using a DNA blade on my saw. Used to have a marcrist blade on old wet saw n didn't think it was much cop.

 

[SteveyJ]

These montolit ones would be better if you have the budget.... Watch this baby go and it's dry cutting too. How many Holes can you make with a FTJ Montolit Core-Bits - YouTube

How much are they then? Who sells them, and like TF Ed says what sort off life is expected from them - the Marcrist is proper hard wearing,

Are they being dipped in water in that cup too?

 

[Aston]

hi steve
marcrist pg850 are top professional specialist equipment mate. they will last you a long time, no worries there. i have just bought the full pipe kit . i also used to use them prior to this new set. they claim to do 2800 holes.

heres a video of them

[video=youtube;kJOV1zA2VCU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJOV1zA2VCU[/video]

a mate of mine doesnt use the water bottle, (dont tell marcrist ;0) he dips them in water and uses a damp sponge around the bit when drilling (like 365 do)..hes had his for 5 years and they are still going strong. i personally would recommend that all day long.


marcrist blades are not bad, its just they are really designed for dry cutting according to marcrist, thats why the have the serrated rim as opposed to the continuous rim.

hope this helps a bit

 

[SteveyJ]

hi steve
marcrist pg850 are top professional specialst equipment mate. they will last you a long time, no worries there. i have just bought the full pipe kit. i also used to use them prior to this new set. they claim to do 2800 holes.

heres a video of them

[video=youtube;kJOV1zA2VCU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJOV1zA2VCU[/video]

a mate of mine doesnt use the water bottle, (dont tell marcrist ;0) he dips them in water and uses a damp sponge around the bit when drilling (like 365 do)..hes had his for 5 years and they are still going strong. i personally would recommend that all day long.

Yeah saw that video and was well impressed, you never know how a product works until its on site as this is a sales video so thought Id hopefully find people who have got one and if it lasts and does what it says on the tin.

Thinking about buying the smaller bathroom kit but then adding a couple of extra bits to it, dont mind spending the money on tools if it works and saves time - never regretted buying any of my Rubi tools

 

[ishi69]

5 yrs and 2800 holes that's got to be a worthy investment then. Can't argue with that.....And a damn site cheaper than the montolit set.

 

[Aston]

theres a good deal on ebay at the moment.
just look at this price £399!!!! for the amount of drill bits you get here!!!

Marcrist PG850 Professional Diamond Tile Drilling Full Kit | eBay

 

[White Room]

Thats the full monty...

 

[martin1c]

I think the bigger the drill bit the longer it lasts. It's the 6mm, 8mm and 10mm bits that I would like to try but it's a big expenditure. I've just got 30 holes out of a Montolit FS ange grinder 6mm bit and it needs replacing - cost me £55

 

[ishi69]

I think the bigger the drill bit the longer it lasts. It's the 6mm, 8mm and 10mm bits that I would like to try but it's a big expenditure. I've just got 30 holes out of a Montolit FS ange grinder 6mm bit and it needs replacing - cost me £55

I was definitely wrong about the monty bits then ed.

 

[White Room]

I think the bigger the drill bit the longer it lasts. It's the 6mm, 8mm and 10mm bits that I would like to try but it's a big expenditure. I've just got 30 holes out of a Montolit FS ange grinder 6mm bit and it needs replacing - cost me £55

Is that the dry cutter......

 

[martin1c]

I was definitely wrong about the monty bits then ed.

It's these bits. I did keep dipping them in water Whitebeam as well - I was drilling Ston-Ker tiles.

I've got to say that I'm impressed with the Montolit FTJ bits in the video but I wonder how hard that tile is....

 

[White Room]

Dipping in water dos'nt cool the bit enough, it needs a steady flow...

 

[martin1c]

Dipping in water dos'nt cool the bit enough, it needs a steady flow...

That's the problem. You need two hands on the angle grinder especially on a wall. They're supposed wet or dry use so I just did my best to take time, not put too much pressure on the bit and keep cooling it as often as possible

 

[TT Tiling]

great bit of kit ,had a set for 3 years now ,but dont do anywhere near that many holes , im now useing 365 drills think thats the best value for money your find , hope this helps

 

[Aston]

Below are the figures from tradetilers site:

Marcrist claim these drills will cut aprox 700 holes on grade 5 porcelain
up to 1500 holes in grade softer 1 porcelain
and as many as 2800 holes in ceramics!

not sure how close they get to these claims but its something to go off.

 

[jonnyc]

i have quite a number of marcist bits bought from tradetiler. they are real quality and certainly worth the money.
i really dont understand why anyone who is a pro and drilling holes on a regular basis would not want or need something like this.
I have bits from other quality manufacturers as well and they are much of a muchness i think. its only when you go for low end cheap charlie bits that you can really tell the difference.
the one on ebay ed is starting at that price unfortunately coz if that was to buy now price i would get now just for spares in future.
ishi69 is right about the montolit dna blades. dave at tradetiler sold me a blade for my big black porcelain 1000 x 1000 x 20mm job which i have shown on this forum recently. it was way out ahead of other quality blades i had for various saws.
i recommended this blade on forum some time ago.
we managed to cut a 3mm strip 1000mm long with is blade. it is well worth the extra money.

 

[ishi69]

I have tried a number of blades in the past some ok some not, I still can't believe how good the DNA blade is it cuts like your cutting butter.

 

[SteveyJ]

Thanks for all the comments. Ordered up the pg850 kit - some great endorsements so thought I'd give it ago!

Thanks all

 

[John Benton]

i have quite a number of marcist bits bought from tradetiler. they are real quality and certainly worth the money.
i really dont understand why anyone who is a pro and drilling holes on a regular basis would not want or need something like this.
I have bits from other quality manufacturers as well and they are much of a muchness i think. its only when you go for low end cheap charlie bits that you can really tell the difference.
the one on ebay ed is starting at that price unfortunately coz if that was to buy now price i would get now just for spares in future.
ishi69 is right about the montolit dna blades. dave at tradetiler sold me a blade for my big black porcelain 1000 x 1000 x 20mm job which i have shown on this forum recently. it was way out ahead of other quality blades i had for various saws.
i recommended this blade on forum some time ago.
we managed to cut a 3mm strip 1000mm long with is blade. it is well worth the extra money.

Ordered the DNA blade on Friday and will be here Monday. Can't wait to get stuck in with it on my own bathroom :drool5:

 

[jstrats]

The PG750 kit on here is good value, i have one that i use frequently:

Marcrist PG 750 Drill Set 490.002.002/3999.000.886 - £35.99 - www.*******************