How to Drill/Cut Faucet Holes in a Granite Countertop

[@utadashadow]

Thanks for showing two methods. I ended up using the 2nd to widen a hole for a soap dispenser. Saved me from calling a plumber or contractor.

[@funbro1]

Excellent! Thanks for watching.

[@cathymassett1133]

Thank you! You saved us hundreds of dollars getting this done ourselves. The Plummer now can put our new kitchen faucet in!

[@funbro1]

Awesome, thanks for watching.

[@Johnny-vu7db]

Excellent video. For the novice, option two is the best using the drill template. I learned the hard way when my hole saw skidded and put a gouge in the granite. The template also fills with water, eliminating clouds of dust.

[@funbro1]

I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@GunterWetzel-uo6xp]

Thank you so very much. Your video saved me from causing a lot of damage.

[@ibjokn]

Thank you for showing both the grinder and drill.

[@funbro1]

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@Aaron-dr5yi]

Thank you so much! When my kitchen faucet broke this weekend I thought I was in big trouble. We had been planning to hire someone to help us renovate for some time, so we had an extra faucet handy, but it required another two holes. Thankfully this was the first video I came across. I was a bit intimidated by the angle grinder example, but the hole-saw bit was right up my alley (thanks to the plastic guide). I am by no means a handyman, but the details you provided on the bit bundle and how you should let the bit do the work for you gave me the confidence I needed. Took me the entire afternoon to drill and set it all up, but it looks great and cost me less than an hour of labor. Let me know if you have a Patreon, etc, and I'd be happy to send some of my savings your way.

[@funbro1]

Just glad the video was helpful, Thanks for watching.

[@denesk2794]

Thank you ... never drilled a surface at this, and didn't know this tool existed ... I am happy I didn't attempt it with the hole-saw I have at home :) :O My wife would be a bit unhappy if I cracked the kitchen counter :O to install a stupid pup-up USB charger I want to place in it..

[@funbro1]

Glad I could help.

[@ronniecardy]

First now I know what tools I'll need for a new. Counter top thanks

[@funbro1]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@carlosa9808]

Excellent video!! Just exactly what I was looking for!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@bestself2438]

The great part about this video is although I have no problem paying any amount of money for a professional to come to my house and drill a hole in my granite (so I can upgrade the bar sink faucet) is that I can’t find a professional willing to come and do a job this small. So even beyond the money…it’s the logistics! Thanks Dude!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@NDSTraveller]

Thank you sir. You just saved me a chunk of money.

[@funbro1]

Glad to help, that's great to hear, Thanks for watching.

[@bmcdonald7303]

Thank you so very much!

[@coquinakeypickleball]

Excellent video, thanks very much!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@speedybrown2783]

Extremely helpful information

[@funbro1]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@314pickleball]

Awesome video, thanks very much!

[@funbro1]

Thank you for watching.

[@KenBlock-pe2mj]

Thanks for these videos. I'm wondering if when using the second method with the water well you would also recommend starting with the drill bit at an angle rather than perpendicular, or does it matter?

[@funbro1]

With the second method it won’t matter either way. The well acts as a guide so there is no reason to start at an angle. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@lawrenceleblanc3335]

Thanks Bob, I am a total novice, but I am learning plenty. Planning on taking carpentry classes at my local community college to learn more about carpentry and drywall. Do you have any videos on dry wall best practices?

[@funbro1]

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[@s.n.9485]

Instead of paying for classes, I'd recommend volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. You can get hands on experience while learning tricks of the trade.

[@balzhinsushkeev538]

Thank you 👍

[@funbro1]

You are welcome

[@22bungalow]

great video, how did you determine the front/back position of the hole, is there a standard distance from backsplash or from the sink edge?

[@funbro1]

Depends on where the sink is and how deep it is in relation to the front of the top. For this one I didn't want the faucet too close to the backsplash so I measured the distance between the rear of the sink and the backsplash and split the difference. Always have your faucet and make sure that it fits prior to drilling. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

[@brentwong6982]

Interesting. A grinder. How’s a chuck drill work?

[@dougpeters1625]

Good video. Are you using a grinder because it's too close to the wall to get a drill in there?

[@funbro1]

Check out the whole video it is in there. Thanks for watching??

[@patrickp8315]

Very details and useful. Thank you.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@AdrianVann]

can you post an Amazon link on where to buy it? Plus, you’ll earn a few dollars when people buy it.

[@statusquoreject]

to make this more helpful upload links for where you got the tools needed

[@funbro1]

Anazon Thanks for watching.

[@tentenvaldez7389]

nice job sir. what is the mm size of bit you use?

[@funbro1]

1-3/8" for this video. Thanks for watching.

[@Bushwacked487]

Any reason you couldn’t use an impact drill with an appropriate bit?

[@funbro1]

You could try but I would be worried that the impact my chip the granite. Thanks for watching.

[@flap0000]

I have a bathroom vanity countertop/sink from Ikea, that they tell me is made from dolomite. Any diamond type hole saw bit will go through that similarly? Thanks!

[@funbro1]

Yes, it would be handled the same way. Thanks for watching.

[@MS-ib8xu]

Will the to second bit go through the sink too?

[@funbro1]

The sink does not overlap the countertop that far, so no it should not go through the sink. Worst case that it does it would only be on the lip and not the actual sink bowl, so no worries. With that being said definitely make sure your holes are in the correct location. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@JM-gt7tj]

Does the little adhesive blue well you used in the second option have a specific name? If one wanted to go to the hardware just for that piece what would one ask for?

[@funbro1]

The water well comes with the cutting bit. Available at most flooring stores that sell tile, online or I bought this one at Lowes. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@monilparikh5171]

you can just use plumbers putty and create a round and fill it up with water, no need any tools. Its only job is to hold water

[@casemods]

What should I use for 1" in cast steel/cast iron sink?

[@funbro1]

A blow torch. No seriously you could use a very find carbide or diamond blade. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@lihonghicken]

Can you please leave the name of the two drills you used for cutting. Or the link to purchase it.

[@funbro1]

The one that uses water was purchased at a local hardware store and is available at most flooring stores. The dry cutting one was purchased online. I do not endorse any particular product and have not been paid by any product manufacturer, retail, or online store.

[@__CJ__]

Will it cut through any plywood underneath also?

[@funbro1]

It will but not very well, more like a burn through. If you can get through the granite change the bit over afterwards. Thanks for watching.

[@azianandrew]

how long did it take to drill through the hole for each?

[@funbro1]

Just a few minutes for each. Thanks for watching.

[@jermainepostlethwaite7895]

What are the bits used? Can you post links to buy the bits and water tray?

[@funbro1]

The water tray was purchased at Lowes and the other was purchased on Amazon. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching

[@sobank]

will this bit cut the metal too?

[@funbro1]

This bit is intended to be used on stone, porcelain, or ceramic tiles. Thanks for watching.

[@bullardfiveo2521]

Why don't you burn a foot when you measure?

[@funbro1]

Burn a foot?

[@OGHG771]

did you use an impact drill?

[@funbro1]

No, and impact is not recommended as the percussion from an impact could cause chipping. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

[@pranticksantra6650]

Can you send the link of the tool used for making the hole

[@funbro1]

I just searched for diamond hole saw, and found many different sizes. Thanks for watching.

[@danleiwang991]

@@funbro1 this might be a stupid question. Do you need a new drill for this hole saw? Or do you just buy the drill head and this can be attached to the ordinary drill? When I search diamond hole saw, only the drill head comes up.

[@ronaldwoofer5024]

HE HAS 3 HANDS

[@funbro1]

And 15 fingers? Thanks for watching.