Hi all I have loads of plates that oh is going to drill so I can attach rods to make cupcake stands, has anyone else done this and if so how did you do it? Oh said hes going to try a diamond tip tile bit but not sure if plates will break x
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CommentAuthor~Beauty&TheBeast2Be~
I'm looking into doing this!
I found a great website that explains everything, i can post to your wall?
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CommentAuthor~Beauty&TheBeast2Be~
Basics
Like this ^^
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CommentAuthorbrilly
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Thanks Lauren, yeah I have all the bits just scared incase he breaks my plates when he drills them as ive got 17 plates to drill lol ive just been on tube of u and the best way seems to be with a tile drill or tile piece for a drill and make sure you keep it wet to stop the plate cracking due to the heat x
31st August 2013 I became Mrs Carrick
Cant wait to do it all over again in 2018
CommentAuthor~Beauty&TheBeast2Be~
Well this is what i found:
Place a plate over the wood block. Pouring a few drops of water over the mark will help lubricate and cool down the drill bit while drilling and prevent the plate from cracking. Hold the drill at a 45 degree angle and at a slow speed, start drilling over the mark. Slow and steady is the key – do not apply too much pressure. Let the drill do the work! It helps to have someone hold the plate steady while the drill is in action.
Once a notch has been made in the plate, slowly tip the drill upright at a 90 degree angle and apply only the slightest bit of pressure downwards. Add a few more drops of water if necessary. Remember, pressure and heat will crack the plate – be sure to keep very low pressure and keep the bit cool.
I want to attempt it, but i'm scared of breaking my plates too haha :)
Yeah thats basically the same as what I read up hun, ive got a few spares and oh says its basically the same as tile drilling so im hoping hes gonna do ours this weekend coming x
31st August 2013 I became Mrs Carrick
Cant wait to do it all over again in 2018
CommentAuthor~Beauty&TheBeast2Be~
Good luck (Y)
Could you put up the pic of the finished pieces please and how easy you found it? I'd love a nosey and a bit of reassurance haha :)
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CommentAuthorDecember
Could you both try with other, non important plates first? Get some cheap ones that are made of the same material from a charity shop or a really cheap highstreet shop?
CommentAuthorbrilly
Lauren im gonna have a go at them instead of trusting oh lol hopefully have a go at the weekend and will post pics x
December all mine are from the charity shop hun I have boxes full lol x
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CommentAuthorHappyBunny
Ooooh good luck hun! Fingers crossed they turn out for you xx
CommentAuthorbrilly
Thanks hun im quite looking forward to it :) x
31st August 2013 I became Mrs Carrick
Cant wait to do it all over again in 2018
