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Natural Stone Tile 1/4-in x 2-1/4-in High-speed steel Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

Ratings & Reviews for Bosch Natural Stone Tile 1/4-in x 2-1/4-in High-speed steel Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

3.9
161
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 3.9 out of 5
161 Reviews


77% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The drill bit performs well for some tile types like travertine and marble, but struggles with harder tiles like porcelain. Its durability is inconsistent, with some users reporting it lasting through multiple holes and others finding it dulling or breaking after just a few uses. Proper tool selection and drilling technique are important, as using a hammer drill and going slowly and steadily seems to yield the best results.

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161 Customer Reviews

Watch what you use

Would Not Recommend

Even though the package says used on tile. Do not try to use it on porcelain tile. It took me 30 minutes to drill three holes and then it smoked checked its self. That was also using water while drilling. Get a diamond bit for porcelain tile.

February 10, 2024
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Response from BoschTools

Hi! We apologize that the bit did not work properly. The Natural Stone Tile Bits are designed for decorative specialty tiles that feature natural sto...

BoschToolsFebruary 14, 2024

Not for porcelain tile regardless what Lowe's says

Would Recommend

Did a search on Lowe's website for a porcelain tile drill bit and this came up as a possible product. Since they had them in stock at my local store I picked a couple of them up but the first had trouble drilling through the tile. It wasn't until I grabbed the second and read Bosch's product documentation where it clearly states (in small print) that this bit is not for porcelain tile.

January 12, 2024
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Best bit for ceramic tiles

Would Recommend

Used this bit to drill in shower tiles. It worked and bit didn’t get a bit damaged.

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Response from BoschTools

Thank you so much for your rating and review. For further assistance, you may email us at boschtools@custhelp.com or contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 ...

BoschToolsOctober 17, 2023

Great bit.

Would Recommend

Did the job perfectly.

September 20, 2023
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Works well!

Would Recommend

It took a couple tries before I mastered using this drill bit. The trick, at least for me, was to go slow and keep steady pressure on the drill. Once I got that correct, the bit made clear, sharp holes in the tile. The bit did not heat up as I had expected, which was a pleasant safety security.

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INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING

Would Recommend

On the back of the package it mentions using this bit with a hammer drill. Is that correct? i tried everything to send a pic but your system kept saying error. VERY FUSTRATING!

July 18, 2023

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Response from Bosch Customer Support

Hi! Thank you for your review and comment. Yes, the NS300 is also compatible with hammer drills. Hammer drill would be recommended when drilling . If ...

Bosch Customer SupportAugust 1, 2023

It's a good bit

Would Recommend

I was sent four Bosch “natural stone tile bits” to review, all different sizes. This review is for the 5/16” size. First, the packaging is annoying. I needed to use a boxcutter to get the bit out. That said, though, the quality of the bit pretty much made up for the package. As you can see in the photos, the hole cut into the tile I tried it on was very good…although compared to the smaller two bits, the edges of the hole were just a little ragged.

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¼" bit makes a perfect hole

Would Recommend

I was sent four Bosch “natural stone tile bits” to review, all different sizes. This review is for the ¼” size. First, the packaging is annoying. I needed to use a boxcutter to get the bit out. That said, though, the quality of the bit entirely made up for the package. As you can see in the photos, the hole cut into the tile I tried it on was perfect.

July 16, 2023
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Good bit, nice cutting

Would Recommend

I was sent four Bosch “natural stone tile bits” to review, all different sizes. This review is for the 3/16” size. First, the packaging is annoying. I needed to use a boxcutter to get the bit out. That said, though, the quality of the bit entirely made up for the package. As you can see in the photos, the hole cut into the tile I tried it on was perfect.

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Good overall bit

Would Recommend

Good bit runs through a paving stone easily. There is no wear showing on the tip or cutting edges. Good for stone as well no extra wear from that.usi g a hammer drill made no issues.

July 2, 2023
Lowe's Loop
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Overall good masonary bit.

Would Recommend

This bit did a good job on a paving stone. Had trouble with a ceramic tile but i blame the tile. On a stone it didn't bind at all. There is no wear showing on the bit.

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Great little tile bit!

Would Recommend

I was tiling a built in cabinet and needed a phone outlet in the back corner for a phone and fax machine. I used the stone tile bit to make the perfect hole without breaking the tile. It made a nice smooth hole perfect for what I was needing.

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Great tile bit

Would Recommend
June 28, 2023
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Sharp

Would Recommend

This bit worked great on the tile I had installed in a bathroom. I had to hang a towel rack with very small anchors. I used painters tape at the hole and the hole drilled was very clean and sharp.

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Useless

Would Not Recommend

Trying to drill 4 holes, couldn't go any deeper than 1/8" into standard backsplash tile. It's useless now

May 2, 2023
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Response from BoschTools

Hello there! We are sorry for the trouble. Natural stone tile, slate, granite, and other speciality tile materials (specialty tiles that may be harde...

BoschToolsMay 4, 2023

Easy, clean cut through tile...

Would Recommend

Needed to mount a grab bar in a bathroom shower that is tiled. This tool cut easily and cleanly through the tile Then I encountered the cement behind the tile. I switched to a masonry bit to finish the job.

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