How to drill hole in Granite for Reverse Osmosis Faucet!

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[@NathanBrantley]

I needed this video and the comments below with great tips! So far my summary: 1. Use painter tape and aluminum to tape off area around hole (backsplash, etc) 2. Fill bucket or cup with water and put as high as possible below hole to catch dust and hazardous silicate and hot granite pieces. 3. Place vacuum hose near hole if not using #4 4. Use plumbers putty or modeling clay to form a circular dam around hole filled with water 5. Check thickness of counter plus metal sink to determine drill bit is deep enough 6. Wear double mask (respirator is better) and eye protection. 7. Cut slowly, keeping drill bit wet. 8. Use a half round mill bastard file for smoothing any cut marks. 9. Pour dirty hazardous silicate water through coffee filter and discard into trash or pour out in safe area not in sink. 10. Done? Cleanup with disposable towel.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome!!!!! Sounds like you put together a 100% fail proof mission. We appreciate you taking the time out of your Thursday morning to share this Nathan, it means the world to us. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club!

[@irishtino1595]

Tip: Use some modeling clay to make a "dam" around the drill area. You can fill the "dam" with water and drill continuously and save ware on that expensive bit, plus virtually no dust (silica dust is very dangerous to your lungs).

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@Rabbit5382]

Great video! To make things a bit faster, I would recommend putting some water in a spare spay bottle so you don't have to stop drilling to wet the area. Just slowly spray the cut area as you drill.

[@eric-seastrand]

I did it!! I was scared about breaking the counter top but I didn’t.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@reallifeengineer7214]

Great video! Thank you. 😊 I've done a bunch of DIY around the home and the car. But have not cut into kitchen's existing granite countertop yet. Some thoughts after watching your video: 1) Use aluminum foil to cover the back splash. This way only needs two stripes of painter's tape: top & bottom. This suggestion has nothing to do with material usage; more about the time spent trying to line-up layers and layers of tape... 😅 2) Consider using a bucket under the sink. This makes catching the granite "plug" and mess easier. 3) Once we made the initial recess in the granite surface, consider dabbing some water into that recess. Yes, standing, physical, liquid water. This mimics on CNC machines, the continuous cooling liquid (water or oil), so your drill bit simply does not even get to high temp. Every 30sec, we would be dipping the bit in water (in case the standing water had all dried up and temp raised), AND replenish some more water into the now-deeper recess. Water-dipping every 30sec is definitely much better than continuous dry-run and overheating. Continuous water-cooling is slightly better than dip-every-30-sec. Really comes down to personal preference, and how OCD one gets. I figured if someone cares enough to water-dip every 30sec, they might want to consider putting some water directly on the work surface. 😅 Again, thank you for sharing the video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome & we can’t thank you enough for sharing this. Any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated!! This is how the community continues to grow & earn respect, you Rock!!! So happy to hear the video helped, keep on DIY’in.

[@skscci5]

Great video. Definitely useful. Use a half round mill bastard file for smoothing any cut marks. Also, check the thickness of the granite and be sure that the depth of the drill bit is deep enough.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing this. Any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@ViolaVisuals]

Was nervous to do this. Followed along with you and boom perfect!! Thanks so much

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool, that’s an awesome feeling when you tackle a nerve-racking DIY project successfully. Paves the way for a great night moving forward. Thanks for sharing this. 😎👍

[@coloradochrispy7638]

Thanks! Watching you do this before I jump in really helps.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool & thanks for watching. Keep us posted on your project. Enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

I’m going to try this tomorrow. I intend on using a sponge to keep the work area moist. That should create a wet slurry which will minimize the dust and keep the cutter cool.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that’s a good idea. Keep us posted on your project. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I had no problem drilling that granite with the 29.00 Kobalt 1 3/8 diamond hole saw. Used a cordless Ryobi, built a levy around the work area with plumbers putty ,used a spray bottle with some water started my cut at about a 45 degree angle working it around periodically clearing the saw took me about 15 minutes I took my time. Now I want to try some quartz lol.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@rolandthethompsongunner64 Awesome Awesome & that’s great to hear. A rewarding feeling for sure. We will be filling a video tomorrow on replacing a faucet. Looking forward to it. Let us know if you have any questions along the way. Enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@NathanBrantley]

@@rolandthethompsongunner64 Quartz is different in the process? or just a different drill bit?

[@Novaruu]

i’m scared to do this

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. If hiring a professional is the route you take, it shouldn’t be too bad of a price. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, we recommend calling a few local professional plumbers and getting some quotes. Keep us posted on your project.

[@Novaruu]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders i ended up going for it and it came out perfect! i tied the dyson switch so it keeps sucking while i drilled, but i didn’t even need it because the water made the quartz into a paste. then i successfully installed the reverse osmosis filtration system. i’m a very proud 23 year old home owner right now! thanks for the video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Novaruu You just made our day!! Awesome job Novaruu!!! 😎👍 We really appreciate you taking the time to share this update, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club!!!!! Enjoy that new RO system & your upcoming weekend, thanks again. 😎👍

[@thegreenman3213]

Just finished and it turned out great thanks to this video.

[@ShEpArd489]

Something about a really hot ex-porn creator talking about sucking and drilling and creating a paste 😂💀

[@r1dl1ne]

Good advise on the end! Respect and thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate that, and thank YOU for taking the time to share this. Enjoy your Wednesday. 👍

[@whatsurprob3640]

How do you accurately mark the spot for the hole, so you don’t hit the sink itself when drilling.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, most will come in at an angle and have a firm grip on drill as they ever-so-gently apply circular saw to the countertop. Easier said than done however most important step is to go slow and be precise. 👍

[@joseliurosas]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We are happy to help, thanks for watching. 👍

[@a.caldwell520]

Question? Did you have a pre-existing hole in your stainless steel sink? Or did the tool you used create the hole while you were drilling?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

A. Caldwell Thanks for watching. No holes were present...the drill bit used drilled through. We hope the video helped. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@p2k9]

I'm really surprised at how contained the dust was. I had a guy drill some holes in my granite countertops and they had a strong vacuum going while they were drilling and dust still ended up covering a wide area.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@davejohn255]

They were using angle grinders? They spin much faster than drills.

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Great video. that's actually the first time I've ever seen it done with an actual drill lol

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@Serve_one_another_with_love]

whats the model number of your drill driver? and is there recommended rpm?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@davejohn255]

You can pour the left over water with the granite bits thru a coffee filter and then throw it in the trash.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we haven’t done that before...we appreciate you sharing.

[@armandofelipe3462]

What an amazing video 🎉💪🏻 Thank you so very much.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. You are very welcome Armando. Thanks for watching and taking the time out of your Tuesday evening to share this, it means the world to us. 😎👍

[@FireEater]

Good video never drilled through a countertop but I have drilled through plenty of tile including porcelain can I make a small suggestion put a thin piece of plank flooring down tape it in place and then drive through that less chance of the drill bit dancing on you. Thanks for the video doing it for my daughter this Sunday.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we are very honored you took the time to share your thoughts and advice. Any and all feedback and helpful info/tips are always welcome here on our DIY channel. 😁👍🧰

[@JCC56]

Thats a big hole for RO faucet. Most of the Ro faucets are typically a 1/2" hole.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

JC C Thanks for watching & we drilled this whole for the GE system. It’s been great, we love it. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@JCC56]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders great info

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

JC C 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Not the one I have to install. It’s a Delphi H2 1 3/8 .”

[@samanthony207]

We do not own the house we live in rent so if i do this can i undo this hole or something cause the owner told us if we ever shift to another house i need the as it was

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching…not really unfortunately. Once hole is cut…it’s cut. 👍

[@AnNguyen-hn5gq]

Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thank YOU!! This means the world to us, no joke! You can reach out to us any time. Hope you have a great weekend. 😎👍🧰

[@GeneralRock114]

Where did you get the drill bit?

[@JustinRoberge]

Silly thought: "If I'm going to do that, I think I may take a small cheap plastic Tupperware-ish container and tape it to the underside of the counter to collect the dust and the piece when it falls out." Am I nuts, or is that actually clever?

[@billwinch7043]

I say clever! Just make sure it's deep enough, so the bit doesn't hit it, when it breaks through

[@trevort1386]

Thank you!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome. 👍🧰 Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come.

[@squeekhobby4571]

Awesome man

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning & we appreciate you watching, hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@billb.2673]

So much for your safety glasses

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@donatospoony]

Thks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@donatospoony You are welcome. 👍🧰

[@xinmeng5002]

Which drill did you use?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@930tube]

We already have a soap dispenser installed in the granite by the sink and want to use that same hole instead of ceeating new one. How beat to do that ? Anyone tried or done that or can point us to a link or video for that. Thanks a lot

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, great idea. In most cases, it’s as friendly as removing soap dispenser and installing faucet in hole. If hole is too small, you will need to drill hole to 35mm (1 3/8”). Below is the drill bit we recommend. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3qIidZu Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@-ssch]

But Works for quartz ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, it works great.

[@joelsaal6937]

There's a hole behind the drinking faucet where it constantly leaks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for sharing this. You will need to disconnect the black drain line from your main plumbing push fitting and clean out any and all debris inside drain hose.

[@oskar_the_black]

More pointing in this video than Vanna White

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing. Hope all is well. 😎👍

[@TheKingmanthe1]

He did not even drill it straight… if you look the drill bit it’s just angled the whole time and he could not straighten out out ….

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. The hole was perfectly cut for our mission. We really hope the video helped you get a better idea and understanding on how to cut through your countertop. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@bulld9646]

But the hole wasn't perfectly straight though!!!! 😂😂😂 ffs people need to get a grip.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bulld9646 Love the follow up…😁

[@TheosDragon]

It’s straight open your eyes lol