Just wondering ...

[Marcusko89]

I will time it too ; )

 

[Rich]

That is how my old boss used to do it but he was as rough as a badgers back side and used to leave them in a right state. I think you will find it much quicker and easier drilling them, providing you get a decent set. Have a look at 365 drill bits, they are one of the sponsors of this site and let us know how you get on

 

[Marcusko89]

Will do rich ,, cheers

 

[The D]

I may be proven wrong but I can’t see some of the holes I have to do being neat enough without a drill.

 

[Mike]

it's okay doing big holes with a grinder and small holes if semi circles (with grout line running through centre) but you can't beat a drill for a perfect finish

 

[Deleted member 1779]

We get told about this a lot.

Basically installers knock out the back of tiles with a grinder. Its done a lot too on the continent.

The main dissadvantages are:
1) Smaller holes like fixutres and fittings cant be done this way. Its difficult to position the holes.

You could never achieve this level of accuracy with a grinder.
You could never grind out the holes once tiles are fitted.

Drilling from the front is far more accurate.

Holes drilled from the front are milimeter perfect and accurate.
The level of finish is the ultimate. Can be grouted or siliconed.

In contemporary bathrooms its all about minimal looks.
Capping plates can look ugly.

Capping plates over freehand drilled holes or grinder made holes can look ugly.

With the use of a water cooled sponge its arguably cleaner and safer.
You can control the speed of the drill and collect the dust with a wet sponge.

With an angle grinder its fierce, hot, very dusty, noisy.

You are also restricted to the lead. An angle grinder is tethererd so can restrict movement.

You could never do this with an angle grinder.

Also for specialist holes then you need accuracy.
Our cores drill holes in toilets, sinks, urinals, shower trays, white porcleain goods.

Hole drilled into a toilet to fit a waste pipe. Clean, Accurate.

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Also there is a safety aspect. Angle grinders like fire are a great mistress but a bad master.
Accidents can happen. For proof of that we can provide links to angle grinder accidents.
But they are too gruesome to print here.

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Our suggestion is a set of the multipacks for £7 a drill which is great value for money.
Its worth having in your toolbox and will we think make your life easier.

 

[Marcusko89]

Check it out ,
Both holes marked and cut in under 8 minuets ,
Its the way iv always done it and works fine , accuracy just depends on how well i mark it .
I can do small holes , big holes , whatever , no problem .
What do you think??

 

[Marcusko89]

I agree with the noise dust etc tho ...

 

[Marcusko89]

I will definately get a drill at some piont, cheers for the info, also..
How does speed etc compare ?

 

[Marcusko89]

I may be proven wrong but I can’t see some of the holes I have to do being neat enough without a drill.

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Iv done this with my method and its been perfect , although i imagine it would definatly be easier with a drill ; )