The Testing Thread - Testing Tiling Tools and Procedures

[Protilers]

Ello' all......

me and a few pals have decided that we are going to use and abuse several products that tilers will use everyday!!.....the first one was tile adhesives....and if you have not seen it then check out:

http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-adhesive-grout-substrate-preparation/60617-little-vid.html

but the next in the series is INEXPENSIVE DRILL BITS.......

the stuff I use a around £100 a bit in most instances......and so is the stuff Ray and Gary uses......so we all wondered......are we getting our money's worth?.....they may drill 100's and 100's of holes....but there is an investment involved!

so as of today, I have managed to convince Vitrex, Plasplugs and Forte to supply us 32mm (or there nearest equvilent) drillbits for us to test out!!!!!! yippeee......are there any more contenders to be added to the list?

I will have all the bits by the end of the week........VIDEO INCOMING!!!!!!!!!!

hehehhehehehehhheehe

best wishes

Lee

 

[Sigma UK]

Hello Lee, What kind of price bracket are these drill bits in?

 

[bod]

can i have one ?

 

[Protilers]

I just had a look and "my little vid" has 1,773 veiws since 07-07-2012......not bad for my first post!!!!

many thanks to:

Ray and Ricky (FEET INTERNATIONAL) 0207 394 9468 (Central London)
Gary the Tiler (GB Walsh Tiling) 01438 729881 (N and Central London)
Andy Carrol (Andy Carroll and Son Tiling Ltd) 0161 370 0975 (Manchester)
Deanotile (DNA Tiling) 07813 638 469 (West Midlands)

without you guys support and effort (not to mention travel!!!!!)......this would have never happened!!!!!!!

thanks....

Lee

 

[Protilers]

Hello Lee, What kind of price bracket are these drill bits in?

Inexpensive........£10-£20 quid I would guess.......not any more! and we are talking 32mm ......... 6 mm from all the suppliers concerened will be cheaper!

Lee

 

[Protilers]

can i have one ?

at the end of the test you can have them all..........

 

[Protilers]

if anyone can think of any other manafactures of diamond tile drill bits that should be involved...let me know.......I will give them a call!!!!?

 

[bugs183]

Marcrist they've got a big name out there, rotozip etc.
Nice vids by the way pro!

 

[Protilers]

Marcrist they've got a big name out there, rotozip etc.
Nice vids by the way pro!

there not cheap Bugs........I am talking.....DIY....throw away stuff....

My set is Marchrist....and for a 32mm its £90.00.......but I use the pg850 set of core drills......gary uses armeg...and ray uses a .......oh damn I forgot the name.....RAAAAAAAYYYYYY!

 

[Spud]

Duro make the cheaper end of the market drill bits Lee and they make pretty good 1mm thick turbo cut diamond blades too, we could ask them

 

[Rizzle from the Portizzle]

its good when you see the prouduct suppliers standing by there prouducts and sending them for free for testing by tilers for tilers the only real way to answer the questions we all want answers to suppliers and tiler alike :8:

 

[Rizzle from the Portizzle]

there not cheap Bugs........I am talking.....DIY....throw away stuff....

My set is Marchrist....and for a 32mm its £90.00.......but I use the pg850 set of core drills......gary uses armeg...and ray uses a .......oh damn I forgot the name.....RAAAAAAAYYYYYY!

roida

 

[Spud]

What Is the upper price bracket Lee for say a 32mm core bit, shall we put this at £35 pounds ?

 

[peteablard]

I noticed that b&q have a new range in, can't remember who makes them though.......

 

[cam_low]

How do your marcrist ones stand up agains 365 drills ?

 

[Spud]

How about 365 drills?

 

[Protilers]

Duro make the cheaper end of the market drill bits Lee and they make pretty good 1mm thick turbo cut diamond blades too, we could ask them

please email me theier number Gary...(then I will also have your email address for other reasons).......thanks

Lee

[email protected]

 

[Protilers]

roida

thats it!!!!..........its late n'all..........you can only imagine how busy I am!!!!.....hehehehehheeeee

 

[Protilers]

I dont want to EXCLUDE anyone.......at the end of the day I think the test will come down to £ per hole......and if your drill bit was £36+ pounds.......I would not want to exclude you!!!!!!!....but cost is relative.....so....how many holes first..cost second?

 

[Andy Allen]

i think genisis do one for around £20.00

 

[Protilers]

I have sent 365drills a pm.........got an automated response.....(i Think)........but Richard......can you supply me with a 32mm bit.....

my postal address is:

Protilers Ltd
Unit 1 Falmouth
Seaton Clo.
London
SE11 4ET.....

Thanks!!!

Lee

 

[Protilers]

i think genisis do one for around £20.00

I sent them a tweet....but if anyone can provide me with a contact number for Genesis.......................................inbetween tiling tommorrow, I will load the forum and extract the number and give them a call!!!

 

[Rizzle from the Portizzle]

looking good lee should be fun :8:

 

[bugs183]

I bought a drill set from Topps years ago, and unusually for them it was cheap,!!
It was only £50.00 and has i think 6 different drill sizes in it, the 6mm and 8mm didn't last, but to be fair it's been a really good buy.

 

[cam_low]

I have had a look over it, looks to be fairly well made, their protiler tool range has a lot to be desired on their prices. did you buy the drill adjustable guide ? any good ?

 

[Spud]

I sent them a tweet....but if anyone can provide me with a contact number for Genesis.......................................inbetween tiling tommorrow, I will load the forum and extract the number and give them a call!!!

Mike Mc Cann Genesis UK Sales director 07718628428

 

[Protilers]

its really weird......but between the three of us.....WE KNOW EVERYTHING!!!!!.... such a shame......heheheeheheeheheeeheeeee

 

[Protilers]

The first contender has arrived people.......



It is from VITREX (aka TILEMATE)...........

cant wait!!!!!

hheheehheheehe

Lee

 

[cam_low]

ah yes topps new pro tiler range. interested in this one as i have one of these yet to be used !

 

[Protilers]

I have recieved another contender today.....From BRIGHT IDEAS.....



another good piece of inexpensive kit.......I know I have used them!!!!......

Lee