How to drill holes in rocks

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As I talked about in this post, I love to collect rocks and make crafty things with them. Some of you let me know you are interested in how I drill holes in my rocks so here is a photo answer/tutorial for you. First things first - you will need a small drill such as a Dremel. I use a drill press that Steve's great uncle made. My drill is electric and works great for me though I know some folks prefer battery operated since you use water in the drilling process. Here's a couple of views of my…

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If you have a special rock garden or landscaping project that requires holes drilled in some of the rocks, rent or purchase a special drill press equipped with diamond bits. These machines are designed to drill out holes in hard and uneven surfaces with precision.

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Drilling Gemstones is easy once practice. I've drilled thousands of gemstones and want to teach you how to do it. If you want to learn how to driil a gemst...

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