5/16″ Quad-Carbide Tipped Glass Drill Bit

$22.99

Discover the 5/16″ Quad-Carbide Tipped Glass Drill Bit, designed for precision and durability in cutting glass, masonry, and tile. With its superior quad-carbide tip, this drill bit offers extended lifespan and exceptional performance, making it ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Perfect for various applications, upgrade your drilling experience with clean, precise cuts every time.

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Description

5/16″ Quad-Carbide Tipped Glass Drill Bit | The 5/16″ Quad-Carbide Tipped Glass Drill Bit is the ultimate tool for effortlessly cutting through glass, masonry, and tile. Engineered for precision and durability, this drill bit features a quad-carbide tip that ensures superior performance and an extended lifespan, making it the preferred choice for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Its versatile size is perfect for a variety of applications, from installing shower doors to crafting intricate glass designs. Upgrade your drilling experience with the 5/16″ Quad-Carbide Tipped Glass Drill Bit and achieve precise, clean cuts every time.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 5 × 1 × 1 in
Diameter Size

5/16

For Use On

Glass, Masonry, Tile

Size Type

Fractional

FAQ's: Carbide Drills

Yes—carbide bits excel at cutting stainless steel with proper speed, feed, and lubrication.

Tungsten carbide is costly to produce and machine, plus it offers superior performance and lifespan.

Cobalt is better for general hard metal work; carbide tipped is best for extreme hardness or abrasive materials.

For most metals—nothing. For masonry, diamond bits can outperform carbide in speed and durability.

Longer life, better heat resistance, faster cutting, and the ability to drill harder materials.

Drilling through masonry, concrete, tile, hardened steel, and other tough materials.

No. Carbide tipped uses tungsten carbide inserts; diamond tipped uses bonded diamond grit for cutting.

The cutting edges will be visibly brazed onto the steel body, often a different color or texture.

Look for a silver or gray insert at the cutting edge—different from the bit’s main body.

With proper use, they can outlast HSS by 10–20 times, especially in hard materials.

They’re extremely hard but brittle—excessive side pressure or flexing can cause breakage.

Yes, but you’ll need a diamond grinding wheel—standard grinders won’t work.

Yes. Many scrap yards and tool suppliers buy used carbide for recycling.

No. Titanium-coated bits are still HSS underneath. Carbide is harder and more wear-resistant.

For stone, tile, and glass—yes, diamond is better. For metal, carbide outperforms diamond bits.

Not for the hardest materials. Cobalt is tougher and more forgiving, but carbide stays sharper longer and handles extreme hardness better.

Yes—if you drill hard materials like stainless steel, cast iron, or hardened alloys. They cut faster, stay sharp longer, and handle heat better than HSS.

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