Drill Drainage Holes in Pots WITHOUT Breaking Them! (Foolproof Method)
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Date: 2022-07-18
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Pegg2012
Thanks for the tutorial: D I tried to drill drainage holes into the metal pots i use outside and did not succeed, i will try again after finding the right bit for that! What I wonder is: Dont you use planting pots in the US? Here in germany its more common to use thin plastic planting pots inside of the ceramic decor pots to give some drainage and not to have to use a saucer for picking up water, the water just stays outside of the inner planting pot and inside of the decor pot. Most gardening store will tell you to get rid of all the extra water if it did not soke back into the planting pot within 30 min after watering. I sometimes use gravel to elevate the planting pot inside the decor pot, its hard to find stuff that fits well sometimes.
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Thanks for the tutorial: D I tried to drill drainage holes into the metal pots i use outside and did not succeed, i will try again after finding the right bit for that! What I wonder is: Dont you use planting pots in the US? Here in germany its more common to use thin plastic planting pots inside of the ceramic decor pots to give some drainage and not to have to use a saucer for picking up water, the water just stays outside of the inner planting pot and inside of the decor pot. Most gardening store will tell you to get rid of all the extra water if it did not soke back into the planting pot within 30 min after watering. I sometimes use gravel to elevate the planting pot inside the decor pot, its hard to find stuff that fits well sometimes.
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Denise
Best vid Ive seen on this topic Ive tried the Dremmel bit and other techniques but they take forever or the tip dulls b4 u get done and the planter winds up cracking. I bought this hole saw and had two holes in a 24 planter in less time than it took me to buy the bit. Great tut! Now I can put drainage holes in every single ceramic pot I love but never buy bc I couldnt do holes. A life changing vid for mewhich is kinda sad lol but I love ceramic pots but hated that they never had holes. now Im stoked to go buy tons of them for my plants
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Best vid Ive seen on this topic Ive tried the Dremmel bit and other techniques but they take forever or the tip dulls b4 u get done and the planter winds up cracking. I bought this hole saw and had two holes in a 24 planter in less time than it took me to buy the bit. Great tut! Now I can put drainage holes in every single ceramic pot I love but never buy bc I couldnt do holes. A life changing vid for mewhich is kinda sad lol but I love ceramic pots but hated that they never had holes. now Im stoked to go buy tons of them for my plants
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LC
You're not wearing eye or hand protection. Yipes. Aren't you worried about the debris getting in your eyes or shattering in your hands?
I use safety goggles and work gloves. I'm not saying my way is right. I'm new to this.
So far, I've made holes in a few glazed and unglazed pots. (No breaks. I've also drilled through thin metals and plastic.
So far so good.
Thank you for the video. I agree about it taking time. (And water)
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You're not wearing eye or hand protection. Yipes. Aren't you worried about the debris getting in your eyes or shattering in your hands?
I use safety goggles and work gloves. I'm not saying my way is right. I'm new to this.
So far, I've made holes in a few glazed and unglazed pots. (No breaks. I've also drilled through thin metals and plastic.
So far so good.
Thank you for the video. I agree about it taking time. (And water)
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handmade
Two suggestions:
1. Wear safety glasses. They are cheap to buy!
2. Using an empty 2-liter bottle, poke one tiny hole in middle of the side. Fill with water (with your finger over the hole you just made, cap immediately.
Set bottle beside your pot, loosen the cap and have a continuous tiny stream of water that you can point right to where you are drilling.
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Two suggestions:
1. Wear safety glasses. They are cheap to buy!
2. Using an empty 2-liter bottle, poke one tiny hole in middle of the side. Fill with water (with your finger over the hole you just made, cap immediately.
Set bottle beside your pot, loosen the cap and have a continuous tiny stream of water that you can point right to where you are drilling.
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gimmedaalbatross
So you think $17-35 for 1 1/2 drill bit is cheap? Wish I had your money dude. Went to 3 big box stores and Home Depot had 1 brand Milwaukee ($35)
Menards was the cheapest. You could find one for about $18. Off brand. Other stores didn't even carry these.
Where do you get your numbers. I'll stick with my masonry bit. It's not perfect but it works.
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So you think $17-35 for 1 1/2 drill bit is cheap? Wish I had your money dude. Went to 3 big box stores and Home Depot had 1 brand Milwaukee ($35)
Menards was the cheapest. You could find one for about $18. Off brand. Other stores didn't even carry these.
Where do you get your numbers. I'll stick with my masonry bit. It's not perfect but it works.
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handmade
Your method worked like a charm! I bought a single diamond hole saw bit from Amazon for $10 and followed your instructions. I did it on my deck on top of a rubber mat with holes, which provided grip and easy cleanup with just water. Thank you so much!
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Your method worked like a charm! I bought a single diamond hole saw bit from Amazon for $10 and followed your instructions. I did it on my deck on top of a rubber mat with holes, which provided grip and easy cleanup with just water. Thank you so much!
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Chad
A Tip to make this an even better water-cooling experience (ty btw):
1- Position the guide on the spot to be drilled.
2- Fill the desired sized hole in the guide with water.
3- Start drilling, without moving the guide.
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A Tip to make this an even better water-cooling experience (ty btw):
1- Position the guide on the spot to be drilled.
2- Fill the desired sized hole in the guide with water.
3- Start drilling, without moving the guide.
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Bluerock
Thanks, Kevin! QUESTION: Has anyone tried the diamond-tipped drill bit Kevin used and Kevin's technique on unglazed terracotta pots? Or successfully drilled holes in terracotta pots with different bits or techniques? Thanks!
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Thanks, Kevin! QUESTION: Has anyone tried the diamond-tipped drill bit Kevin used and Kevin's technique on unglazed terracotta pots? Or successfully drilled holes in terracotta pots with different bits or techniques? Thanks!
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Susanne
I watched this days ago and ordered my drill bits from Amazon.
Today I successfully drilled a hole through my pot just like you showed in this video.
Thank you so much, I've been wanting to do this for months!
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I watched this days ago and ordered my drill bits from Amazon.
Today I successfully drilled a hole through my pot just like you showed in this video.
Thank you so much, I've been wanting to do this for months!
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Antonia
Thanks so much for your video! I have an old Le Creuset DO that isnt safe to cook in it anymore so I would like to repurposed it as a succulent planter. Any idea if you can drill drainage holes to it and what tool to use?
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Thanks so much for your video! I have an old Le Creuset DO that isnt safe to cook in it anymore so I would like to repurposed it as a succulent planter. Any idea if you can drill drainage holes to it and what tool to use?
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michael
Wow how to drill a hole with the proper tools, why would anyone be looking for this. I'm sure everyone is looking for how to do this with improper bits. I mean if you've got the right bit why would you need a how to.
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Wow how to drill a hole with the proper tools, why would anyone be looking for this. I'm sure everyone is looking for how to do this with improper bits. I mean if you've got the right bit why would you need a how to.
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Taylor
I would just like to sincerely thank you for the volume warning especially when Im watching with headphones so thank you sir!
Also very helpful video and I cant wait to try on a pot I just got!
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I would just like to sincerely thank you for the volume warning especially when Im watching with headphones so thank you sir!
Also very helpful video and I cant wait to try on a pot I just got!
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Mz
Thank you sooo much for this video, I ended up using my nail drill with the diamond drill bits that came with it. It took some time but I made 3 holes in the bottom of my pot, they came out good.
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Thank you sooo much for this video, I ended up using my nail drill with the diamond drill bits that came with it. It took some time but I made 3 holes in the bottom of my pot, they came out good.
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MRK
I've used my regular drill bits but I have the sink faucet running over it as I drill. I don't press down hard and I haven't cracked any yet. I think the running water makes all the difference.
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I've used my regular drill bits but I have the sink faucet running over it as I drill. I don't press down hard and I haven't cracked any yet. I think the running water makes all the difference.
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Della
This video saved a lot of plants and my coins. I was able to repot succulents, orchids, and start a propagate pot all from old pots like these. My husband did them in minutes. Thanks You!
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This video saved a lot of plants and my coins. I was able to repot succulents, orchids, and start a propagate pot all from old pots like these. My husband did them in minutes. Thanks You!
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