Keeping a 365 drill bit cool is easy

A bucket and sponge is always to hand on site.

Make use of what you already have....


The trick is to avoid excessive heat build up... Cool drills last longer

  • Soak a sponge in water
  • Hold under the drill bit.
  • Squeeze out to remove spoil...

A wet sponge held underneath the drill cools it and prevents heat build up.

It also collects the dust keeping your worksite clean!


Q: I see other systems cool the drill with a hi-tec water jet and delivery pump. Where is yours?

A: Why bother with expensive and cumbersome bottles, sprays, jets, pumps, feed lines when you already have a bucket of water and a sponge to hand. Secondary water systems waste your time filling the tank, setting up, storage and costs money.. If you love gadgets and gizmos - fine. Remember you are drilling a hole not performing major heart surgery. Dont forget the more water you pour onto a site the more mess you make and need to clear up !

Q: Do I need any water?

A: Yes you need SOME but will be surprised how little is actually required. Just a splash per hole is enough. You need it to:

1.Remove heat in the drill. Cold drills work better to a maximum of luke warm. Hot drills are bad news... wetting the bit with water is enough to keep it cool. Its that easy!

2. Reduce dust. Contain in a sponge then wipe tile surface to remove residue. That's it !


Q: Why do other systems spray a continuous jet of water?

A: Those systems rely on a central "carbide steel pilot" to guide the core. The pilot will blunt if it gets hot. To prevent burn out a water jet must be used continuously.


Q: Are there obvious advantages for a 365drill kit ?
  • Very low water use. Water is precious so save it.
  • A sponge collects dust as you drill to eliminate mess and clean up.
  • No set up time so you work a lot quicker. Go home earlier !
  • Diamond drills recover from accidental overheating. Carbide wont.
  • Save the expense of buying a pump and water jet.
  • Save the cost of buying an arbor attachment.
  • Avoid hassle clutter with water pipes, attachment and mechanical devices.
  • You wont flood areas not yet water tight.
  • Why bring more equipment that necessary? Its already there !

 

Further advice on cooling drills can be found here for tiles that are not fitted to wall or where the drill size is too big