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drilling rocks

magendie
New Contributor

‎11-02-2023 6:18

How can I drill holes in small rocks with my Dremel?  Are there particular bits that work the best?  What is the best way to hold the rock stationary while drilling?

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Dremel-Peggy
Community Manager
Community Manager

‎11-03-2023 13:00 - edited ‎11-03-2023 13:00

Hi magendie,

Thanks you so much for starting a topic on drilling rocks.  Before I suggest an accessory or attachment to use, what rotary tool do you have?  On your tool will be a model number, please let me know what the number is and I'll get back to you.  😊

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magendie
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In response to Dremel-Peggy

‎11-17-2023 5:43

I have an old-school Dremel model 4500.

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Dremel-Peggy
Community Manager
Community Manager
In response to magendie

‎11-17-2023 6:26

Hi magendie,

Thanks for the reply.  We don't have record of a model 4500.  Can you please send us a photo of the front and back of your tool?

Thank you! 

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Dremel-Peggy
Community Manager
Community Manager

‎11-09-2023 8:59 - edited ‎11-09-2023 9:01

Since rocks come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and hardness we do not have anything that will drill holes through them.  Most rocks are a very hard material to get through and is also an exceptionally hot process.   Search the internet on tips and tricks on how to drill holes in rocks or check out a lapidary site to learn how they get the job done.

We can etch/engrave on rocks with our Tungsten Carbed bits. Information on Tungsten Carbide Cutters Here   

 

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