Finding the best bit for granite projects
I've learned the hard way that picking the wrong bit for granite can turn a quick DIY task into a total nightmare in about thirty seconds. If you've ever tried to drill a hole for a new faucet or a soap dispenser through a thick slab of stone, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Granite is incredibly dense, tough, and—let's be honest—completely unforgiving. You can't just grab a standard masonry bit from your toolbox and hope for the best. Well, you could, but you'd likely end up with a ruined bit, a cloud of smoke, and maybe even a cracked countertop. ...