Features
- Carbide tip for improved durability
- Geometry designed to minimize cracking in glass and tile
- Compatible with corded and cordless drills
- Suitable for drilling various glass and tile materials
Specifications
| Model Number | 16903 |
| Gtin | 0028874169036 |
| Diameter | 5/16 in |
| Bit Length | 3 in |
| Material | High speed steel with carbide tip |
| Intended Materials | Glass; Tile |
| Includes | (1) Glass/Tile Drill Bit, 5/16-Inch x 3-Inch |
| Package Height | 0.2 in |
| Package Length | 5.8 in |
| Package Width | 1.9 in |
| Weight | 0.1 lb |
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Carbide-tipped drill bit intended for drilling glass and tile. Designed for use with corded or cordless drills and shaped to reduce the risk of cracking the work material.
Model Number: 16903
Project Ideas
Business
Tile Accessory Installation Service
Offer on-site drilling and mounting of towel bars, hooks, shelves, shower caddies, and grab bars on ceramic or porcelain tile. Package pricing includes precise layout, 5/16-inch anchor/pilot holes, appropriate anchors, and silicone sealing to prevent moisture intrusion.
Custom Bottle Lighting for Bars and Homes
Convert branded bottles into pendant lights and sconces by drilling clean 5/16-inch cord pass-throughs and installing UL-listed strain reliefs. Sell direct to bars/restaurants for branded ambiance, with upsells like dimmable LEDs and matching clusters.
Sea Glass Jewelry and Decor Shop
Produce drilled sea glass pendants, earrings, and wind chimes using smooth 5/16-inch holes where needed for bails, split rings, or decorative rivets. Sell on Etsy/markets and offer DIY kits and workshops with pre-drilled pieces.
Upcycled Planters Pop-Up
Source thrifted ceramic cups, bowls, and tiles, add 5/16-inch drainage holes, and sell as ready-to-plant succulent homes. Offer a bring-your-own-mug drilling service while-you-wait and bundle with soil, plants, and gift packaging.
Backsplash and Tile Cable Pass-Throughs
Provide clean, chip-free 5/16-inch holes in kitchen and bath tiles for under-cabinet lighting, sensor wires, and appliance lines. Include plastic or metal grommets, matching escutcheons, and sealant for a neat, professional look.
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Sea Glass and Tile Wind Chime
Drill 5/16-inch holes in beach glass, flat marbles, and small tile shards to string them on stainless wire or cord, then hang from a driftwood bar. The slightly larger hole size helps prevent cracking around the hang points and allows for rubber grommets or crimps for a professional finish.
Backlit Mosaic House Number Plaque
Create a glass-tile mosaic plaque with house numbers and drill 5/16-inch holes for decorative standoffs and a hidden LED wire pass-through. The clean holes let you float-mount the piece off the wall and feed micro-LED wiring discreetly.
Bottle Pendant Lamp Cluster
Upcycle wine or liquor bottles by drilling a 5/16-inch hole for a lamp cord and strain relief, turning them into pendant lights. Use grommets in the hole to protect the cord and create a stylish multi-bottle chandelier.
Mug and Teacup Succulent Planters
Convert thrifted ceramic mugs into planters by drilling a 5/16-inch drainage hole in the base. Pair with matching tile coasters (also drilled to add tiny feet or tie-on labels) for a cohesive set.
Stained Glass Suncatcher Mobile
Drill 5/16-inch hang holes in flat glass pieces or fused glass tiles and connect them with small jump rings and swivels into a kinetic suncatcher. The larger hole size accommodates more robust hardware for outdoor durability.