Crafting Holes Using Glasswork Drilling Jig

By Catherine Burns


Time and again one would want to reuse some materials for various needs. It could also be in an attempt to try and combine various them to come up with a unique product. An example of such material is a lead crystal. The discussion below explains the process of making holes using glasswork drilling jig, a tool used to make penetrations in a glass that allows boring.

To begin with is to have an understanding that there are various types of glasses in the market today. Some easily allow penetration while others cannot allow any penetration without breaking. They differ in thickness and quality. Some factors determine the kind of tool to be used among them being the size of holes intended. These coupled with the quality of material will lead to the choice of drilling bit.

Some of the main tools employed for the job include the ball burrs and the bits. These are used together and supplement each other. The burr will start to make a turf that the bit will hold onto and bore further. They are available in different diameters. The burr will make a mark that will prevent the relevant bit from skidding away from the spot when the operation is ongoing.

The other thing will be a tray or a pan that will be used to hold the material when performing the task. They meant to hold the lubricant. Then a suitable fluid is needed to cool the bit and the ball burr and wet the particles bored to prevent them from becoming airborne. The main reason is to reduce friction that would, in turn, generate heat which will contribute to wear out of the drill end.

The procedure for undertaking the process is not a difficult one. You need to first place the object into the tray or pan. Then fill with suitable lubricant preferably water. Make sure you fill to slightly above the said object. Do not forget to put the wooden board discussed above before embarking on the real working.

Make a divot on the surface of the object using a ball burr. After making a fine start mark, switch with a bit of the same diameter and proceed with the boring process. Something important to understand here is that you are required to make sure the bit is not twisted and its diameter size matches that of burr used. When aiming big holes, start with small ones and enlarge them.

As you bore, ensure that you are keeping the tip of the drill wet all through. Keep replacing the water with a clean one when continuing with the task. In case you have running water, then make sure it runs continuously throughout to remove particles dug from the surface.

It is advisable to bore at a slower pace while applying a little pressure. Once the bit has a good grip, you can then accelerate but keep to the levels that you feel the operation is smooth and quite comfortable. Over speeding is not recommended as it contributes to wearing out of drill head.




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