How to Drill a Hole in a Rock or Stone for Crafts and Jewelry Making Easy Tutorial DIY

Hi there! In this video I show you how to easily drill a hole in a rock for crafts and jewelry making. You can drill a hole in polished or unpolished stones of all types. I hope you enjoy this video. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe.
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[@unity1900]

Excellent. Clear, concise and short; to the point without any unnecessary chatter.

[@charsnest147]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnmichaels4330]

​@charsnest147 but the next question. Where did you get longer core bits like that?

[@The-Ms-Dreamer]

The use of water is required for cooling & lubrication, especially with a diamond bit. Yes, it helps with dust (and breathing in the dust which can be harmful), but the other main purpose of water is mostly to keep the bit from overheating & dulling due to friction. Having a small stream of water running over the hole as you are drilling will also suffice in keeping the bit cool.

[@slarbiter]

Is there anything more than water? I feel like by now we'd have developed a slurry made for drilling/cutting that handles heat and lubricates better than water. I believe that's how ancient people did it

[@mallymakings2853]

Marvellous! Straight to the point, clear and concise instructions and the reasonings behind the materials and method. I wish more people did videos like this. Thank You! Perfect! Xx

[@charsnest147]

Thank you for watching!

[@purplegromit11]

​starting out on my jewelry journey. Thanks so much for your guidance! On a decent size stone, already tumbled, polished an How do I determine the size of the bit? I assume I will need a vise as well. H2O as well? I noticed people drilling sea glass on a sponge. I love to make sun catchers with sea glass, stones and semi precious stones. Until now, I've been wiring each individual piece! It looks good but hard to keep up with the demand. Some of my pieces run 6'! I usually do a suite of 4-5 suncatchers in various sizes. I imagine you will suggest diamond bits as well? Thanking you in advance for a reply! Carol

[@cekaton9757]

@@purplegromit11 hi! how is your jewelry journey going?

[@RandyK1ng]

Great tutorial. The water also keeps the bit cool to work most efficiently (and not burn out).

[@lesliebean4594]

Years ago I was wishing for this video. I had some beautiful river rocks I was wanting to drill for pendants. I settled for learning to wire wrap them because your video wasn't here at the time. But, I may at some point, circle back and implement this technique. Thank you so much for sharing! 😊

[@charsnest147]

Leslie Bean glad it was helpful for you! I hope you give it a try. 😃

[@lesliebean4594]

Char’s Nest Absolutely it was! Once I find some more I will likely drill them AND add a wire wrap through the hole. That would be pretty cool. I saw you have a bottle chime tutorial also, i’ll check that out. I taught myself how to cut wine bottles lengthwise last fall to turn them into planters, and wind chimes are next on my list 😁

[@charsnest147]

I’ve been wanting to cut bottles lengthwise! How do you do that? My bottle cutter only cuts them the other way.

[@purplegromit11]

Temu has a reasonably priced bottle cutter😊

[@brysonalden5414]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to know, presented clearly.

[@charsnest147]

You're very welcome!

[@angierox6964]

Thank you! People I have talked to have said it’s very difficult and they go through a lot of diamond bits but you make this look doable. They must have been doing something wrong…Thank you so much!

[@katemoore9148]

I never thought to put it in water first. I wear a mask/face shield but still worry about what I’m inhaling with rocks/fossils. This makes so much sense. Thank you!

[@Gdaiva1]

in water, haa, wow!!! i was worrying about the dust, thank you soo much!!

[@charsnest147]

Happy to help!

[@Bevoe]

Maybe stabilize the rock on a thick sponge to help stabilize it.

[@charsnest147]

Great idea!

[@bruce-le-smith]

yeah, that was my main concern for people who have never tried work like this before. it would be easy to slip and jam the drill bit into your hand when trying to start the hole. if you could figure out a way to hold the rock with a small "F" clamp instead of your fingers that might help take some of the risk away too

[@stevenking1633]

Thankyou. I have a bunch of stones I’ve rolled I want to make into necklaces.

[@samuelwaghchoure1767]

Short and Sweet, but beautifully demonstrated. Thx

[@charsnest147]

Glad you liked it!

[@casarezsylvia643]

Thanks for the demo along w instructions. I'm just scared the stone will slip as I attempt to drill. However to start at an angle b4 straightening the drill makes sense as well. It gives me control to begin the hole.❤😂

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

cOOl exactly what I needed to finish bottle wind chime TY

[@jfrazz9729]

How long does the bit last if doing multiple stones?

[@Desert10075]

Very cool 😎. I have a machine shop, I went on a walk and found a beautiful stone. I wondered how to drill a hole in a rock, I thought about clamping it in a vise on a milling machine and using a small carbide tipped end mill. I literally just found the stone, saw this vid and now I can do this since I have some of those diamond tipped grinder wheels. I like to put those in an air powered hand grinder, not the cheap kind, attach the hand grinder to an ancient universal grinding machine, then attach a universal vise that bolts down to the grinding table, and put a piece of metal with a carbide tip I silver soldered to it into the universal vise. Then I adjust several different angles on the big grinder so that I can put a trench in a carbide tip. But yeah those diamond wheels work great but they dull after awhile on carbide (of course).But I never knew until now, how to drill a hole in a rock😂😂. This is great way to go.

[@Jodysfunstuff]

Thank you, I tried for over an hour last night only to get a tiny hole in my pebble so I gave up. I see your bits are core bits. Maybe I need those instead of the solid diamond bits. My bits turned shiny and wore down. 4 bits.

[@charsnest147]

Yes, I would try the bits with a hole. You can get a set on amazon for pretty cheap. :)

[@trinaryan7710]

Are there good and bad bits ? Is there brand or seller that have longer lasting stronger bits. I’ve never used this kind bit with a hole through it. Like a ring. I like this!

[@MarieIIe]

@@trinaryan7710 There are a variety of brands making these bits, and they come in all sorts of qualities and prices. As always, quality is pricy. Look at the math: I can get six diamond drill bits for one dollar on Ali express, or one dry drilling bit from a USA based company for $35. I use three China drills to make one hole, and they are worn out afterwards. Cost for one hole is 50 cent. I drill one hole with the $35 drill bit, and the package says it will last for a long time. But what is long? Can I use it more than 70 times? If so this will be the most economic choice. But who knows what “long” is? Then there’s the thing of wear and tear on your rotary tool. It might take you three minutes to drill the hole with the great expensive drill bit, and 15 minutes with the China made ones. And if you worry about our planet, the pollution and ethic mining of the diamonds and steel, China is not the best choice. Someone really really need to do a comparison test, don’t you think! 😊

[@hollydonnelly6171]

Good morning 🙂 I know that you use a Dewalt drill. May I ask which one you use? Thank you for your time. Ps... LOVE your videos. Simple and to the point.

[@charsnest147]

Thank you for the kind words. It is the 20v Max XR drill. This is the kit I bought amzn.to/3z9jt70.

[@toniakhibi3951]

Thank you for the tutorial just want to know what type of drill you are using

[@Sheepdog1314]

be careful if you use an electric drill - water and electricity do not mix. And put a piece of plywood under the rock so you don't drill the container

[@Danielsyoutubechannel5]

Basic electric knowledge will let you know a modern electric drill isn't gunna do anything to you

[@garrykniffen1461]

It’s a 18v (20v in the states) battery powered PWM DC motor, basically 2-9v alkaline batteries. The plywood tip is good though.

[@user-co1bb4jp6r]

Lol relax ive drilled underwater with my Dewalt drill and nothing has happened it will work for a certain time then seize up but will run fine again once dry.

[@maameyaaadomaa]

Thank you!

[@karie9890]

Thank ;you! I've been looking for this.....😍😍

[@Extrememdp]

I think the time it would take to drill the hole would depend on what material you are drilling through. Like what type of rock or mineral. Some are softer than others. Yours looks like it was Granite. Other people might be drilling through limestone, which is even softer. It just really depends on your material as to how many drill bits you'll go through, and how long it will take.

[@solseasky5157]

do you know of a good brand for much smaller holes?

[@ZyonSigil]

if you dont feel like using a drill for what ever reason you can do this with a rat tail file it just takes alot longer. the stone that i drilled a hole in took about 6 hours for about half an inch of rock so have fun.

[@Spankbot_Ramen]

BO BO BO! DOPE VIDEO SON!

[@siamaklighvani3951]

Thank you for your demonstration, if you are making cabinet handle two things needs to care before making a hole .1. With the permanent marker choose the right spot. 2. Not to make a hole all the way but at the right depth. 3. Use the fastest speed of your drill machine Thanks

[@paulacarlino2476]

Very cool!

[@noahO6]

I wanted to do this one fluorite stones and tick leds in the holes so the stones glow

[@KarolinaDubnicka]

That could be cool but make sure it's not submerged in water for too long because it's 4-5 on the Mohs hardness scale. 5 or below on the Mohs hardness scale gemstones dissolve or crack if left in water for an extended amount of time. Another thing to be aware of is not to let sun shine right at it because flourite fades in the sun and if it's in direct sunlight it can become hot. Good luck with your project

[@noahO6]

@@KarolinaDubnicka hehe thank you currently there just normal stones still i dont plan on risk breaking them there very pretty

[@INTERNA9]

WOW!

[@idadavis6844]

Haven't used a drill, so is this battery operated? Love your work!@❤

[@kajalsingh9554]

Excellent tutorial.

[@MariaMaria-dt9dr]

Thank you soooo much!!!

[@charsnest147]

You're welcome!

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

Planning on doint this on a fossil I want to carry as pendant.

[@christopherwhite9143]

Please tell the name of the drill bits you use to drill the rock please

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

The water also keeps everything cool. Use cold water.

[@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472]

How do you stop water from getting into your drill?

[@croatoan8143]

thank you i love you

[@Alexandruthewolf]

🎄❄️happy☃️holidaze❄️🎄

[@FranksDIY]

I have those bits but I always used masonry bits. Ill dot it this way next time.

[@roelinamartinez3605]

About how long did it take to drill through the rock in your video?

[@kevincarpenter8141]

What kind of drill bed did you use thank you

[@crazzy09876]

What brand drill are you using? There are many in the market but they have bad reviews.

[@sailorPinata]

How do you prevent the drill from making a hole in the plastic cup beind the rock when you pass throught it ?

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

Brilliant thx!

[@charsnest147]

You bet!

[@Im_A_LumberJack_n_Thats_OK]

Oh. I have collected so many tiny pebbles that I was thinking of drilling tiny holes in but the time taken would make this unviable 😞 Thank you for the excellent video though.

[@kissthesky40]

You could do a thousand if you really wanted to. The time is there, just delete Facebook, tik tok, Twitter and Instagram.

[@Im_A_LumberJack_n_Thats_OK]

@@kissthesky40 I don't have those.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Thanks.

[@ahoneyb76]

How many rocks do you finish on average before the bit needs replacing?

[@ryanhelterbridle6261]

What was the brand of drill bit how much was it?

[@MrAnthonyKennedy1]

Thank you! :)

[@charsnest147]

You're welcome!

[@daringaru7215]

going to subscribe you because you are very prity 😃😃😃 love you and thank you

[@charsnest147]

😊 thank you

[@perupillay9343]

Advisibme to use a drill press. Clamp da stone to da press. Then make a pond around da stone fill it with water and then start da drilling.

[@marat2336]

How would you go about marking a slightly larger hole if day the original wasn’t wide enough?

[@charsnest147]

I would use a drill bit that is next size up.

[@jimmclean7938]

If you put a wee bit of wood under rock you’ll not drill hole in plastic container

[@charsnest147]

Yes, great suggestion.

[@davidhill1220]

Thank you 👌👍❤️

[@charsnest147]

You're welcome 😊

[@thecookingchannel1741]

Work on Crystal?

[@dksgalaxy2268]

love the music

[@sarahallgood798]

awesome!

[@charsnest147]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dailthegoat799]

Hay I don’t have a diamond drill what ells can I use

[@idonthaveaname42]

Wow exactly what i searched for lol

[@lemontwist2005]

Hi, did you say what size drill bit you used?

[@v2dheart219]

cool

[@SkipODonnell]

I'm not wanting to drill completely through (adding a post) the rock - does the drill bit remove the center piece as well?

[@charsnest147]

It will remove as much as you drill through. I am not sure I understand your question.

[@AbdulRosyadsadana]

❤❤❤salam kenal ya 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@raininjennys4035]

What type of drill is best to drill gems and stone beads??

[@charsnest147]

A diamond drill bit

[@BBAY-sr1ml]

Omg

[@anderandersson5229]

Hello from Sweden here :) I have a big rock in my backyard. Like two cars big and one car (SUV) high. I want to drill a hole in it to set a jacuzzi in it. Dont know what type of rock it is but it looks like the one you been drilling in. Greyish and hard. Do you think thats possible to do?

[@philipbohi983]

PROBABLY. First you should have the rock/boulder examined. The TYPE of rock matters most. Is it granite? Basalt? Limestone? Igneous? Or even a conglomerate? Once you know WHAT the rock is, you’ll be able to determine what tools you’ll need to cut/grind/shape it. But first, you’ll want to make sure the rock is structurally sound and solid enough. You don’t want it to crack or even “explode apart” during the shaping. Let’s say it is quartz, but has fractures with other minerals running thru it. You might have to change HOW you do it. An old neighbor of mine took a massive unruly hunk of granite (oddly, bought cheap at an auction) and turned it into a big bathtub. It took ~6 months, and he fried a few angle grinders, a rather expensive gas-powered saw (like used for cutting concrete), and countless blades and grinder wheels. Then came the polishing. That was weeks, with lots of compounds and cloth wheels in the trash. But when done, it was incredible and unique. The funny thing is when he finished, another neighbor literally slapped $10,000 cash (like you see in the movies…a big strap of 100’s) on it and said, “one time offer” (with a grin). And our buddy SOLD IT! They had joked before about “what are you gonna do with it?” because it weighed so much. And the neighbor that bought it was remodeling, and was adding space - so his contractor had a crane for the roof trusses…and was able to lift it up and put it in the new master bathroom no problem (after reinforcing the floor joists). Everyone was happy, and the maker got to take the first bath in it too. So you PROBABLY can shape your rock for a jacuzzi. Even if it gets jacked up, a boatload of Epoxy might save it. But I’d recommend talking to someone who cuts stone (like a countertop guy) or maybe a sculptor who works with marbles and stuff.

[@annaball9097]

Can you drill polished stones too?

[@charsnest147]

I would think so.

[@xiaolu1549]

which drill was used in your video?

[@charsnest147]

I used a Dewalt drill. The drill bits are diamond tip and the link for them is in the description. :)

[@sheherazahde5611]

How do you avoid drilling a hole in the bottom of the container and into the table?

[@marthaconnor4436]

I like to put a sponge underneath the stone so it won't slip around. But you'll know when you get through!

[@yadneshsurve1466]

I want to drill a hole like this but I'm scared of using it so close to fingers.

[@yadneshsurve1466]

I drilled it 😎

[@jenn_knee_fur3541]

Do you need to constantly stop like you did? Can you just keep going?

[@casarezsylvia643]

I would think stopping starting gives the drill time to cool as well as for u to chk ur progress. ❤U ❤ sound impatient....I'm the same way. ❤❤ that's why I'm always having to do over.

[@dld4202]

Do you use a cordless drill? I assume so or wouldn't you run the risk of electrocution? But then maybe some corded drills are somehow waterproof? Anyway, just curious. Thanks.

[@charsnest147]

Yes I do use a cordless drill.

[@aevisia]

@@charsnest147 Which drill do you use?

[@monakel1]

Is there a drillbit you would recommend to make a larger hole ?

[@charsnest147]

You can find large diamond drill bits. I bought a pack with many different sizes. Here is the link if you are interested. amzn.to/3byAHQ7

[@monakel1]

@@charsnest147 thank you!🤗

[@chrismurphy4962]

How dangerous is that having your fingers next to the drill bit

[@funk0rz]

if you have to ask, dont bother 🙄

[@ImCringeyAndImNotProudOfIt]

I literally said out loud “YOU GET A DRILL AND YOU PUT A ROCK IN IT…wait”

[@user-sm9kt6qr7n]

[@rebeccaharden6018]

Just watch out rubbing your fingers on the holes. They will get very sharp with glass and some other rocks.

[@SuperPARNES]

hi does the drill bit work on 3/4 inch gemstone? I have a Unakite pendant I wanted to drill

[@charsnest147]

I have not tried it on a gemstone but I think it would work.

[@SuperPARNES]

@@charsnest147 thanks! it worked!

[@tsav1613]

Where did you’ll find the drill bit ?

[@caitlyncardoso8890]

What happens if you have a drill press and you don't have one of those bits but one that is solid inside and has a spiral on that outside? I am very aggravated that I can't drill my rocks because they're uneven and filling them ruins the rock.

[@mist4926]

please put music to low or not at all. it should be backround music not the main audio

[@clairavance21]

Oh geez 10 minutes for one small stone.I'm going to be drilling holes for a whole weekend 🤦🏻‍♀️😭. Thanks for the vid.

[@acerjuglans383]

I would try a tile bit or a concrete bit before a diamond tipped bit.

[@kinfung3710]

i need one,can you sell me one?

[@robertgraney3151]

Any suggestions on where to buy the bit and what brand?

[@blindedeathh]

she has it in the description

[@robertgraney3151]

@@blindedeathh TY

[@galeg.3427]

Is there still a risk of electrocution when using a “rechargeable” drill in water?

[@oopalonga]

ur voice

[@SJ-ks3bk]

would be better without so loud music, couldnt hear yr voice

[@lesjones5684]

Use a battery powered drill 😅😅

[@my_dear_friend_]

She did.

[@billieb]

did it ever occur to you to dump the dirty water for fresh so you and your viewers could see? Just a thought but otherwise putting the rock in the water is a good idea.

[@ianharvey3696]

Couldn't hear you speaking as the awful music was louder than you, such a pity otherwise good video....

[@johnmichaels4330]

Nah, it was good.