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1-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone, Stone

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 1-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone, Stone

3.9
201
Review
 4 out of 5
202 Reviews


69% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers praise the drill bit for cutting cleanly through tile, glass, and porcelain without chipping, with most reporting excellent results on demanding projects. Many highlight durability under proper use, noting minimal wear after multiple holes when water cooling is applied. However, some report premature failure including bent shafts or twisting after few uses. Success depends heavily on technique—starting at 45-degree angles with low RPMs and steady pressure yields consistent performance. Despite some quality concerns, most customers who followed proper methods found it reliable and plan future use.

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202 Customer Reviews

drill press maybe?

Would Not Recommend

without a "starter" pilot hole, this will not work. Might work with a drill press, but not with a hand drill

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Response from Team Kobalt

Dear Fred,
We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with your hole saw. We would like to discuss the situation you had and assist you with a so...
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Team KobaltMarch 30, 2023

Kobalt-Lowes

No Issues at all! KNOW what your doing!

Would Recommend

I have drilled 6 holes in porcelain with this bit so far and it looks the same as it did out of the package. The bad comments are from people who have no idea of the concept of drilling in concrete and tile...sorry not sorry! Put your battery screwgun on LOW speed and have a squirt bottle of water ready...the bit must remain COOL during drilling, and that's what the water is for. As soon as you break the surface of the tile by drilling on a slight angle, have someone squirt water on the bit th...

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Awesome at drilling throug ceramic tile already up

Would Recommend

Great product! Drilled hole in tile as described.

February 28, 2023
From Diamond Core Drill Bit 5_SLASH_16-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone Verified Purchaser
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Worked great

Would Recommend

I think the negative reviews are from people who didn’t know what they were doing because this worked perfectly on porcelain tile. Start at high speed at 45 degree angle and gradually move to straight on. Spray consistently with water while drilling and clean out the hollow bit too. Drilled 8 holes and could have continued drilling with no problem

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Response from Team Kobalt

Thank you for your review Laurel, also for being so helpful on the instructions of use. We are glad you had a great experience with our hole saw. ... Read More

Team KobaltMarch 30, 2023

Kobalt-Lowes

Return process was easy

Would Recommend

Never actually used the product, I found my old one

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Buy extra bits when drilling tile!

Would Recommend

As I mentioned in my review of the larger size bit this design was able to accomplish (with a lot of time) what my carbide bit failed at (again not sure if I used it incorrectly or it was the wrong tool for the job). Partly I was very cautious as I didn't have the time to risk ruining my only other bit and have to run to the store and get more bits (and honestly they should be able to make more than 1 or 2 holes before wearing out). But ultimately this bit got the job done with enough patience...

December 28, 2022
From Diamond Core Drill Bit 1_SLASH_4-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone Verified Purchaser
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Go slow and use water

Would Recommend

I was glad that I bought this bit along with the carbide ones because the carbide ones started out great but in the end I had to use the diamond bit to finish the holes. I did go slow and use some water both to cool the bit and clear out the hole as I went. These seemed to take longer to drill but ultimately got the job done.

December 28, 2022
From Diamond Core Drill Bit 5_SLASH_16-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone Verified Purchaser
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Great product

Would Recommend

High quality and a great product, I would recommend this product

December 28, 2022
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Excellent quality

Would Recommend

I used another brand of this same drill bit and this drill bit was far superior as it did not become dull after drilling the same amount of holes through tile.

December 26, 2022
From Diamond Core Drill Bit 1_SLASH_4-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone Verified Purchaser
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Not for Procelain

Would Not Recommend

Purchased the 5/16 bit on 12/3/22. After 3 holes it was no good. Thought maybe that one was just defective so I purchased another; same result. Purchased 3 in total and only got 9 holes done. Where is the quality control. Don't sell it for Procelain if it only cuts glass and ceramic. I'm so disappointed! $5 plus per hole...ridiculous!

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Response from Team Kobalt

Dear LOWE’S Customer,
We would love to know some details you experienced to evaluate the rating you provided. Please give us a call at 833-514-...
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Team KobaltSeptember 12, 2023

Kobalt-Lowes

Great deal for small jobs

Would Recommend

Worked pretty well. Seemed like it was gradually wearing down after about 6 cuts, but that's all the use I needed to get out of it, and it was 1/3 the price of some of the other brands.

November 22, 2022
From Diamond Core Drill Bit 1-3_SLASH_8-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone Verified Purchaser
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Will Easily Cut Through A Ceramic Sink

Would Recommend

I needed it to open up the slot in the top of my old bathroom sink for the new faucet drain handle. My regular metal files wouldn't touch the ceramic basin but this thing easily cut through 1/2" of solid ceramic with ease. I used a small amount of water to keep it cool and help clear the dust and it worked as advertised.

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mnichols

Would Recommend

Only cut 2 holes and it was shot. I definitely wouldn’t recommend this product. I’ve tried HD and Habor Freight bits and honestly they must all be made by the same company. Not recommended.

November 15, 2022
From Diamond Core Drill Bit 1_SLASH_4-in Dry Diamond Core Drill Bit for Stone Verified Purchaser
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Response from Team Kobalt

We would love to know some details on the material you were cutting so that we can better understand why our hole saw did not perform to your standar... Read More

Team KobaltNovember 22, 2022

Kobalt-Lowes

Mnichols

Would Recommend

Made cutting the tile very easy. Long lasting diamond saw really helped.

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A little hard to get started.

Would Recommend

i had a little difficulty getting the bit started but once I did it worked fine.

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