Anybody drill lace rock before?

Pedro · 11-26-2006, 10:40 PM

Wow, i tried to drill some lace rock and that thing is hard like a mofo. I used a small hammer drill, but i ended up giving up. You guys tried it before? What did you use?

**jhale** · 11-26-2006, 11:15 PM

yeah that stuff is a biatch to get through.

what kind of bits did you use?

Pedro · 11-26-2006, 11:19 PM

J, i used masonry bits. I even tried using the smaller 3/8 first since i needed 1/2 inch. I think it's definately easier drilling live rock. I am still amazed at how hard it is. I have drilled subway concrete which is hard too, but this just puzzled me.

DonCisco · 11-27-2006, 01:59 AM

Pedro, if you want you can borrow my Hilti TE-16, I don't have bits, but you can pick one up from HD. Let me know

Pedro · 11-27-2006, 10:31 PM

Hey Don, thanks for the offer. I can actually try doing it at work, we have all the tools. I'll see whether i am in the mood to try again or go another route. Thanks though.

DonCisco · 11-27-2006, 11:48 PM

well, if you don't want to go that route.. I have powder actuated tools also, lol too bad for the rust of we just nail those suckers together

**jhale** · 11-28-2006, 08:25 AM

titanium nails, now there's a thought

NYreefNoob · 12-03-2006, 11:22 PM

best way to do it if you can is a high pressure hose prefferably wtare pressure gives nice natural look

Pedro · 12-03-2006, 11:32 PM

You got me all confused. How will i drill the rock with water pressure, especially lace rock? I would think i need high pressure steam for that, and where will i get such a thing, lol. I gave up on the project. But i am still curious about your method. Can you elaborate further?

Thanks.

NYreefNoob · 12-03-2006, 11:50 PM

i used a sandblaster at work, but was told that soaked rock will blow out with a high pressure water hose. only reason thought might work is cause i have gotten holes in rock in fresh water tank over period of time and chipped them larger with a chizzle

11-26-2006, 10:40 PM	#1
Pedro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Queens Posts: 1,971 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (0)	Anybody drill lace rock before? Wow, i tried to drill some lace rock and that thing is hard like a mofo. I used a small hammer drill, but i ended up giving up. You guys tried it before? What did you use?

11-26-2006, 11:15 PM	#2
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	yeah that stuff is a biatch to get through. what kind of bits did you use? __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

11-27-2006, 01:59 AM	#4
DonCisco nano freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island Posts: 344 Reefer Ratings: (5) Friends: (0)	Pedro, if you want you can borrow my Hilti TE-16, I don't have bits, but you can pick one up from HD. Let me know __________________ So long, and Tanks for all the fish

11-27-2006, 11:48 PM	#6
DonCisco nano freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island Posts: 344 Reefer Ratings: (5) Friends: (0)	well, if you don't want to go that route.. I have powder actuated tools also, lol too bad for the rust of we just nail those suckers together __________________ So long, and Tanks for all the fish

11-28-2006, 08:25 AM	#7
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	titanium nails, now there's a thought __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

11-26-2006, 11:19 PM	#3
Pedro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Queens Posts: 1,971 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (0)	J, i used masonry bits. I even tried using the smaller 3/8 first since i needed 1/2 inch. I think it's definately easier drilling live rock. I am still amazed at how hard it is. I have drilled subway concrete which is hard too, but this just puzzled me.

11-27-2006, 10:31 PM	#5
Pedro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Queens Posts: 1,971 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (0)	Hey Don, thanks for the offer. I can actually try doing it at work, we have all the tools. I'll see whether i am in the mood to try again or go another route. Thanks though.

12-03-2006, 11:22 PM	#8
NYreefNoob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill,ny Posts: 4,750 Reefer Ratings: (40) Friends: (24)	best way to do it if you can is a high pressure hose prefferably wtare pressure gives nice natural look __________________ my dad alway's told me the only stupid question's are the one's not asked

12-03-2006, 11:32 PM	#9
Pedro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Queens Posts: 1,971 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (0)	You got me all confused. How will i drill the rock with water pressure, especially lace rock? I would think i need high pressure steam for that, and where will i get such a thing, lol. I gave up on the project. But i am still curious about your method. Can you elaborate further? Thanks.

12-03-2006, 11:50 PM	#10
NYreefNoob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill,ny Posts: 4,750 Reefer Ratings: (40) Friends: (24)	i used a sandblaster at work, but was told that soaked rock will blow out with a high pressure water hose. only reason thought might work is cause i have gotten holes in rock in fresh water tank over period of time and chipped them larger with a chizzle __________________ my dad alway's told me the only stupid question's are the one's not asked

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