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Drilling into granite and river rock

Stone Conversations : Archive 9 : Message 00387

From: <kelly500@zzzzzzz>
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:13:43 -0400
Subject: Drilling into granite and river rock

Hi Everyone,

I have a question for those of you who can help. I have never drilled into
rock, but I would like to drill a hole into granite approximately 4-6 inches
deep, with a diameter of 1-1.5 inches. I will then drill the same hole into
river rock. I am attempting to anchor them together with a 1- 1.5 inch steel rod and epoxy
them. I am attempting to anchor a large river rock to the granite for the use
of a chair. Being a total novice, I don't know what type of equipment to use.
I currently have a Craftsman hammer drill with a 1/2 inch chuck. I need to
know all of the other equipment I will need and whether the drill is
sufficient, or if I need something better. I intend to do several of these so I want to have the right equipment. Also, is there a type of epoxy you recommend to attach steel to
rock?

Thanks so much...

Jim

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