Ratings & Reviews for Bosch Natural Stone Tile 5/16-in x 2-in High-speed steel Masonry Drill Bit For Hammer drill

Watch what you use

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.

Not for porcelain tile regardless what Lowe's says

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.

Best bit for ceramic tiles

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

Great bit.

Did the job perfectly.

Works well!

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.

It's a good bit

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.

¼" bit makes a perfect hole

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.

Good bit, nice cutting

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.

Good overall bit

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.

Overall good masonary bit.

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.

Great little tile bit!

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.

Great tile bit

Sharp

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.

Useless

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

Easy, clean cut through tile...

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.

Decent

Hard to stay centered. It’s best to pre-drill your hole first. And you need to get it as close to the diameter of this drill bit.