Not that difficult, even in porcelain tile which is much harder than ceramic. You do need to go fairly slowly and evenly, and keep the blade moving. Here are some ways that you can help support the work I do in making these videos:Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h Website: www.ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/ Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/ Google+: plus.google.com/u/0/b/107142665853474113931/
I tile professionally, custom showers and flat work. One tip you can try on the large circle is to cut a heavy score right up to your line, and then through cut 2-3 "pie slices" out of the circle. A quick tap with a hammer and they usually break cleanly at the score. Saves a lot of time, you may need to do a little cleanup like you showed though. Some tile is temperamental, but dividing the circle reduces internal stress and helps prevent random cracks. For the small circle I usually just cut a square since the escutcheon will cover it anyway. Great work John, I enjoy the house projects
Long time viewer first time commenter in a really long time. I really like this home improvement channel you are doing. I haven't found someone else with the amount of knowledge and experience while also having none of the fussiness as other you-tubers. I hope to one day own a house and start renovations such as the ones you did in the kitchen. Please do not quit RUclips and continue with these videos. I also enjoy the videos that you produce that are edited with a little music in the background and let us just watch you make.
That's beautiful work. I'll be tiling my shower this week and really wanted a nice clean circular cut around the plumbing fixtures, even if it doesn't show. Thank you!
I knew have seen large radius holes done like that, and started to think, "what about supply line holes." Then you did one. Very slick! Great job, thank you.
I've done a lot of tile work. The easiest and cleanest way I've found is using a Rotozip and diamond bit plus masking tape on the cut. Nice job. Results are what counts and you got'em.
John has said it in past videos, he shows you different ways that you can do something. He probably knows about diamond tip hole saws, i'd even be willing to say i guarantee that he knows about them. If you have the stuff laying around why spend extra money on a new bit.
That's how I do it! :D but I use a little handheld ryobi 4.5 inch wet tile saw, which doesn't give you quite the range/ease of motion, but does make a huge mess and shock the hell out of you periodically
Quicker tip, use masonry drill bit for the smaller holes. For larger holes I use reciprocating tool with masonry grinder and use tile nips for any fine adjustments.
I Build It Home I'll send you a video of it or you can try it yourself. Goes much quicker and I've had good success. Sort of stumbled upon it in desperation to finish a house I was moving out of and ever since, always used this technique or tool. Love your videos!
Thanks, but I don't need to see a video on something I've already tried. You can quickly and easily drill regular ceramic tile, but porcelain is much harder and very difficult to drill with anything other than diamond.
I've never cut a smaller hole like that, the larger circle sure. I would have bought a hole saw of the appropriate size. I guess this gives me an alternative to try!
recluse87 you just need to spray water as you do it, or use a cylinder shaped object and sponge sone water in. Then take the dimond whole saw bit and have at it. Really its much easier and faster... Just as long as you've got water. Takes a couple times to get used to though.
Not that difficult, even in porcelain tile which is much harder than ceramic. You do need to go fairly slowly and evenly, and keep the blade moving.
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I Build It Home neat trick but you missed a chance to finally use your spindle sander on the little hole ;)👍
If you soak your tile in water before - work will be much easier. If this tile absorb any water at all :)
I tile professionally, custom showers and flat work. One tip you can try on the large circle is to cut a heavy score right up to your line, and then through cut 2-3 "pie slices" out of the circle. A quick tap with a hammer and they usually break cleanly at the score. Saves a lot of time, you may need to do a little cleanup like you showed though. Some tile is temperamental, but dividing the circle reduces internal stress and helps prevent random cracks. For the small circle I usually just cut a square since the escutcheon will cover it anyway. Great work John, I enjoy the house projects
Long time viewer first time commenter in a really long time. I really like this home improvement channel you are doing. I haven't found someone else with the amount of knowledge and experience while also having none of the fussiness as other you-tubers. I hope to one day own a house and start renovations such as the ones you did in the kitchen. Please do not quit RUclips and continue with these videos. I also enjoy the videos that you produce that are edited with a little music in the background and let us just watch you make.
That's beautiful work. I'll be tiling my shower this week and really wanted a nice clean circular cut around the plumbing fixtures, even if it doesn't show. Thank you!
That was a really cool technique for little holes. Nicely done!
Excellent cut John! Your skills never cease to amaze me!
I knew have seen large radius holes done like that, and started to think, "what about supply line holes." Then you did one. Very slick! Great job, thank you.
Awesome contribution to the RUclips community. Really good stuff. Thank You.
Great tip, John. I'm getting ready to tile my bathroom with a pebble shower floor as well.
Good luck with it :)
That is excellent instruction, John. Thank you.
Great tips John...tile work definitely is an art.
A true craftsman at work.
Excellent ..appreciated ...your “small hole technique !
very nice tiles. Hope to see some pictures of the finished bathroom
Excellent video and great cut!
Thanks John, pretty cool.
I've done a lot of tile work. The easiest and cleanest way I've found is using a Rotozip and diamond bit plus masking tape on the cut. Nice job. Results are what counts and you got'em.
Good tip. Beautiful tiles by the way.
John has said it in past videos, he shows you different ways that you can do something. He probably knows about diamond tip hole saws, i'd even be willing to say i guarantee that he knows about them. If you have the stuff laying around why spend extra money on a new bit.
Great advice! Wouldn't it be easier if you'd use a holesaw? And would it help to tape the surface to provent it from getting scratched if you slip?
love the cut offs John!!
Well done, thanks for the video.
Great tips!!
Nice. How would you go about making a large hole that was crisp on the edges? Get close with the grinder and then file it?
Yes.
Thanks.
Thank you, very helpful. Cheers
Great tip! Next I'd like to see how you made those shorts...
He probably used the same angle grinder XD
Can you link the exact grinder you used?
Thanks for the upload! I really enjoy watching your videos!! My "Nobody Cares if You're Offended" tee shirt is on the way.!!
Could you cut the smaller hole with your circle cutting thing that you made out of the saw blade? Or would that take much longer?
Definitely take longer.
That little house is going to be the finest house for miles in any direction.
This was really satisfying
Do we have to use a similar pair of sexy man shorts? or will any trousers work?
A bit unexpected how many of you have noticed either my shorts or my bare legs. Quite flattering, guys, but I'm not into the same-sex thing :)
Me neither
I Build It Home Got your Daisy Dukes on. Still enjoyed the video as usual.
Thank you. 😀
pretty cool thanks
I wish I could implant your knowledge into my head!
Hahaha
👍🏼Excellent, I did it like a pro😜
very helpful thanks
Nice. And useful. Thanks
Thanks boss
Neet trick with the small hole. Hadn't seen that before.
I didn't either, just kind of made it up on the spot.
Awesome thank you
That's how I do it! :D but I use a little handheld ryobi 4.5 inch wet tile saw, which doesn't give you quite the range/ease of motion, but does make a huge mess and shock the hell out of you periodically
Quicker tip, use masonry drill bit for the smaller holes. For larger holes I use reciprocating tool with masonry grinder and use tile nips for any fine adjustments.
Nothing quick about drilling through porcelain tile with masonry bits.
I Build It Home I'll send you a video of it or you can try it yourself. Goes much quicker and I've had good success. Sort of stumbled upon it in desperation to finish a house I was moving out of and ever since, always used this technique or tool. Love your videos!
Thanks, but I don't need to see a video on something I've already tried. You can quickly and easily drill regular ceramic tile, but porcelain is much harder and very difficult to drill with anything other than diamond.
I've never cut a smaller hole like that, the larger circle sure. I would have bought a hole saw of the appropriate size. I guess this gives me an alternative to try!
Nice !!!!
Good
Wow
Nice. :D
Cue the diamond hole saw comments haha.
👍👍❤️
Love the technique. The Daisy Dukes...not so much! Ha.
But.... Did you READ THE SHIRT?
Nice, looks much easier than drilling a hole with a diamond tip hole saw, which I DONT recommend
recluse87 you just need to spray water as you do it, or use a cylinder shaped object and sponge sone water in. Then take the dimond whole saw bit and have at it. Really its much easier and faster... Just as long as you've got water. Takes a couple times to get used to though.
Nice legs John. 😃
"diamond tip hole saw"????
hahaha
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Curse you and your leet angle grinder skills! :-)
Which is worse... Being offended or being the offender?