Has anyone used a high speed drill with a diamond bit at home

[Beringia]

Is the noise unbearable? Is it so loud that the neighbors complain. I was thinking of getting a high speed drill to make holes in pebbles, stones found at the beach, but I don't know if I would be able to get away with the noise because of my neighbors. I don't have a garage.

[Bettie]

1. An impact drill and a

masonry bit would be more effective.

There is an annoying high pitched noise, so do it when most people are awake.

[Beringia]

6. Several blogs and youtube videos recommend Dremel or rotary tool

though I will have to look up the difference.


Rotary tool such as a Dremel
https://www.eternaltools.com/blog/how-to-drill-pebbles


Dremel or rotary tool

WEN rotary tool
https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Holes-in-Rock-for-Jewelry/

Dremel
https://www.mamasminerals.com/How-to-Drill-Holes-in-Your-Tumbled-Stones-or-Beach-Glass_ep_148.html

[House of Roberts]

2. How big is the drill?

What RPM does the manufacturer recommend?

[Beringia]

5. I was looking at this one, Dremel up to 35000 RPM

Dremel 4000-2/30 High Performance Rotary Tool, variable speed 5000 to 35000 RPM

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-2-Performance-Attachments-Accessories/dp/B002L3RUVG?th=1

[House of Roberts]

8. That should give you plenty of speed range.

Ideally, a stand to turn it into a small drill press would be nice, and a small vise to keep the pebbles/stones stationary during drilling. Follow the drill bit maker's recommendations on speed and lubrication. Most important, wear eye protection.

[Phoenix61]

3. Sounds like a job for a Dremel!

Sound shouldn’t be a problem. You can’t watch tv and use it but... as long as you’re not working during “normal” hours you should be fine.

[mopinko]

4. use some lube.

a cutting oil, or even water. it will help.

[Beringia]

7. Thanks for all the answers!