Having embarked on a ambitious D&T project, 15 year old Epsom College StudentJordan was on-time and in budget, on paper at least!, until the issue of ‘holesawing’tiles came up.

You might only do it once, but we have all probably overlooked a key and costlyaspect - in this case, it was tile holesaws, which can be very expensive, especiallywhen 60+ holes are required!

When we researched tile holesaws looking for the most efficient and cost effec-tive, we found loads of advice, summarised as follows:-

� Dont use pilot bit (arbor) and do use a pilot (!!!)� Make sure the shank has a hex grip to not necessary� Lastly, expect ½ dozen holes per holesaw (ouch!!!)

So, none the wiser (arghhh!!!), i was however drawn to and very impressed with the365Drills.com website (lots of blurb, guidance and reviews)

So I emailed Richard (MD) 9pm on a Sunday asking if him if hecould support a student as I was concerned at how many hole-saws we might need.

He had replied by 11.30pm that evening!! ~ he was so confidentthat I would only need 2 for 30+ holes, he promised me as manyfree additional holesaws, as needed (and he also gave me agoodwill discount :) )

We ordered one pack of 2 x 20mm’s

� We ‘holed’ through 13 or 14 porcelaintiles, before we started to break a fewwith too much pressure� used the same ‘worn’ bit to pilot the 16or so left and also drilled 30 soft tiles(cream ones) with the same bit!� We left the new holesaw for the 16remaining black porcelain tiles - thenew holesaw ate these up easily

So, we are over the moon with 365 Drills; a fewspecifics are below:-

� Round shank - no issue as you should be drill-ing at a low speed!

� Who needs a pilot arbor anymore (why drill 2holes per tile! - doh!!)

� Bits will be much more effective and lastlonger if you keep them constantly cooled

� The pilot guide plate is fab, easy and well worthwhile