I would like to make some drainage holes in the bottom of some terracotta pots I have. I am tempted to use a drill but am not sure whether this will work and how should go about it. Has anyone ever done this?
Is it possible to a drill hole in the bottom of a terracotta gardening pot
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They sell what is called an "Offset" drill. Instead of the chuck being inline with the motor, it is turned 90°.
They also make drills where the chuck can be turned to get into tight spots. They also make an offset attachment for most drills.
Your best bet would be to get some 1/2" PVC Couplings with threaded port
and some Misting Nozzles.
You should be able to find them both online, or at your local landscaping/gardening center. This setup would allow you to get the desired spray pattern, by selecting the appropriate nozzles.
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Best Answer
Place your pots on a piece of large enough wood that you wont mind having a few holes in a flat and stable surface.
If you use an electric drill mostly you can set the speed.Or a battery operated one is good. Put it on 25-40% roughly. MAKE SURE THE HAMMER EFFECT IS OFF. Use a new sharp mortar drill ( cheaper than tile drill) and put water in the base- Not flooded just enough to keep the drill cool because you going to need to drill for a constant time (2-6 minutes depeing on thickness) applying slight pressure and slight tilting the drill form side to side every few moments.
If these are thick pots you will be OK. But if they are the small windows pots you have to be more gentle.. even using tile drills i have broken tiles in half.. And i have had good success using mortar drills on tiles... Just be gentle and make sure to keep the drill bit cool other wise it will go blunt and you will be drilling your whole life.
:)