Fantastic job. Really enjoy your videos and thanks for sharing your experience, knowledge and expertise.

you know, ya think people watching this will be people who are interesting in stuff like wood working but no there all people that want to drill holes in safes and make bongs

Very cool to see someone showing ways for us regular woodworkers to do cool stuff with not a bunch of expensive tools and fussy set ups!

Great ideas - THANKS!. I've broken several glass drill bits due to not being careful enough doing this in glass or tiles of very hard porcelain. Have an awesome life in your workshop & keep us posted!

'I use my ears because I can hear the sound'. Teach me your ways o'Great one!

This is a lot of effort for a bong...

Best example of using geometry in carpentry I've seen yet; putting the dowel into the first hole to determine where to drill the second hole. Brilliant!

Just a TIP....! Watched this being done at local glass shop. They added some carborundum dust { sweepings from around a grinder } to the water in the DAM. Worked really well. Thanks.

how did I get here

I was gonna drill a hole, but then I got high...

Howdy! Glad to see your video. I'm a retired pilot and years ago decided to drill a hole in my windshield so I could have an "OAT" gauge. (outside air temperature) Used the same putty but for some reason thought I should use something like kerosene and it went just fine. Glad to see how you are thinking.

I must say I admire your work especially with the issues you have with your hands. most people would say " I cant do anything with my hands " . So from the UK, well done fella and keep up the good work.

lets be real were all here to make home made bongs

50% of these comments - "Omg how did I get here? xDD I was watching another video and I clicked on this one and then somehow ended up here xDD" 40% of these comments - "Omg hes making a bong lmao 420 blaze it" 5% of these comments - "Wow that a waste of time there are absolutely 0 applications for this and it's your fault I watched this" 5% of these comments - actual feedback

Hi Jack, my dad was named Jack, he was a master locksmith by trade. He was always in his element in the workshop as you seem to be. fantastic video. Kind regards Danny from the UK.

You are an inspiration to all, especially with I presume is arthritis in your hands, that aside I love your videos, they have given me the inspiration to copy them and make things rather than buying them. Thanks

You did not really have to go through all that trouble to make a hole in it buddy as there is a hole in it already underneath the cap at the top of the bottle LOL!!!! Great video and well done with drilling.

welcome to build a bong 101

pretty cool. your jig sire made it seem easy. i have never drill glass either but you peaked my interest

This was very good - thanks for taking the time to post this - I've drilled into glass before but had not used a clever jig like you show here - I learned something, thank you

Why am i watching a man drill a hole i a coke bottle at 5am.

So far 5.8 million plus views and I wonder why?

Great jig and technique Jack! Good tip with listening for how the bottle is reacting to the drilling.

Nice, never seen that diamond hole saw bit before, thanks for sharing!

That Starrett hole saw must have been expensive. You can get diamond tools on eBay pretty cheap. I bought a set of smaller sizes that would be great for making bongs.

In case if an apocalypse, now yall know how to make a bong

This was a handy video for me. I've seen people stuff dark glass bottles with Christmas lights and they make very pretty night lights. Will give this a try. Wish I didn't sell my drill press though. I was told I could use a Dremel with a steady hand and going around a quarter. Kind of hard on a curved surface but will try it. Heard I could submerge the bottle in water and I have a device to hold it steady. ~~~ thanks for the video!! Good job.

You might be a master, it is you first time drilling glass and you made it like a boss....

do not care about the other! :D you are amaizing!

Pretty cool Brother.

Excellent Jack. Great video without frills. Good quality and also good narration. Sincerely JF ( UK )

Nicely done ! We use to make table lamps using soda and liqueur bottles. This was one of our school projects in Junior High.

Why did you do that ?

been wanting to make bottle lamps I believe this method will help a lot. thank you very much.

I've broken a lot of wine bottles making lamps out of them. I wish I had seen this video a few years ago! Thanks for sharing!

how did you remove the broken glasses that fell of inside the bottle?

Very Ingenious and potentially useful… Sorry but I could help but notice-what's up with your hands? I knew a couple Friends with that sort of look. One had his hand cut off and reattached. The other had dove through a plate glass window (Accidentally) severing many tendons-And the increasing numbness from my carpal tunnel sees my own thumbs not wanting to open up some of the time like your thumbs seem to want to do... …..RVM45

Love to see people still building stuff :) I subscribed to you my man. Keep it up

Very Very Very wonderful, epic video .... Simple way and perfect result .... Thank you from Dubai.

what if we use oil instead of water?

Important question. What is it for?

neat work Jack. The secret is not to rush...once try to do it quickly glass will break..thumbs up man.

If anyone just wants a bong, all you need is a bottle, a Dremel tool, masking tape and patience. Put the tape where you want to drill and go slow. He is 100% right about using your ears instead of your eyes! With this method I have actually been able to drill holes into glass as thin as light bulbs without breaking them.

how did you remove the excess glass inside?

Your drill seems to be a little bit offset?

Brilliant! I thought it might take a few tries. There could be all sorts of uses for bottles with holes!

I've never thought of cutting a hole through a glass bottle and I’v never seen that diamond hole saw bit before Very unusual Jack, can't wait to find out why, take care Harry

4:26 i thought you were supposed to taste the sound

Who's heree Bc of bongs

I drilled glass the first time today and I didn't make those holes perfect like yours. I still had few cracks but not to bad, I did it has a part for my LED lights projects. Now I know how to use it for a bong lol and other projects I could do.

Who's here to make a bong 😂😂

How to drill holes in a Glass Bottle "using a really big variety of tools that most of us don't have".

Another neat trick from Mr Houweling............ Thanks Jack, keep up the good vids..

very nice work.... attention to detail in your set up and execution were refreshing. make more vids please

How many of the 2M+ viewers have access to a drill press ??

I’m intrigued by you claw hands 😐

Of Belém do Pará (Amazon-Brazil). Many thanks for the answer, your videos are great, you are an excellent craftsman.

Like the jig and the plumbers putty to pool the water was an excellent idea! The bottle already has a hole in it for making boats (just kidding). Piano tuners ear to measure cutting speed was a nice touch (have to get me one of those because my hearing is terrible). Nice experiment Jack. Coke bottles are thick tough glass so good one to try out first. Wonder if you will be doing more with thinner glass? Really cool Jack. Going to watch the wooden ring in it now!

Why all those downvotes?!

how to.... make a bong out of a coke bottle...

Always enjoy your videos and this one is no exception. But, wouldn't a drimmel with a glass bit work just as good?

Thanks for the great tip. Now I want to drill some holes in bottles simply because I can.

I like the holding jig you made. Very informative video.

That was great! Wish I had a drill press, but I'm working on it:-) I'm thinking though with your jig (wonderful Idea) I could use my hand drill because the holes I want to drill are about 1/4"-1/2"? I normally work with metal, but I am starting to like wood and glass too, Thanks again!

thanks Jack, you gave me an idea with my next project.

Thanks for another great video Jack!

Jack, thanks for sharing this very technical idea.

Great video! The jig is perfect... Just a couple of suggestions from a glazier (glass guy) try using a hole saw that doesn't have those gaps on the cutting end. Those are probably why you are getting so much chip out (which can lead to cracks). You can also get diamond cutting/cooling oil. You can get both of those from crlaurence who is a glazing distributor all their stuff is also on Amazon so you don't need an account with them.

If you want a smoother hole, I would suggest that you make a cofferdam of wax or putty around the spot where you want the hole, put a slurry of water and carborundum (say 120 grit) into the cofferdam, chuck a soft metal rod or tube (say cooper or brass or aluminum) of the diameter that you want your hole into your drill press, and then repeatedly press down and lift up this rod or tube as if it were a drill bit or hole saw. This is what folks like to make their own Cassegrain telescope mirrors used to do and although it takes a bit of time, it works just fine. (I haven't done this myself, but I have done something similar, namely cutting through Pyrex glass tubing using a piece of aluminum mounted in a hack saw frame and a carborundum slurry.)

Standard technique for cold working glass. Glass shop I worked with was too cheap to buy carbide bits, though. We usually made our own drill bits from either copper pipe or other glass tubing and then filling the putty well with a mix of mineral oil and garnet sandblasting abrasive. Teeth on the bit help some, but they don't need to be sharp, just an indent that provides a path for slurry to flow.

Nice and clean job!!! Thanks for good video.

Thank you Jack, This video was really informative.

Great video mate, thanks. In the background you had a case of hole saws or tank cutters?? Could you send me a link of the ones you've got - am looking into buying some!! thanks again

u the hv patience for this type of work. Well done !

I had no idea why but was fascinated by how!

hi Jack, thank you ver much. This is a wonderful.

Excellent video which has helped me to drill in glass. I liked the simple jig to hold the bottle. I don't care about the intended purpose of the 'holy (!) bottle that seems to trouble some people.

Very impressive Jack....as usual mate :) Cheers Mike

is that a delta drill press? i have one and it has a lot of runout like that as well.

I like all your video's. I am more interested in the tools you use rather than the trick. nice collection. ..

Das ist wirklich toll. Super! Dafür einen Daumen hoch (Thumbs up)

thanks, bro. i was looking for a way to do it has been a long time. it'd be nice try some of your stuff with non-electric tolls, to make the chalange harder.

Thank you for the video! May I know what is the machine that youre using to drill the hole? My guess is a drill press but im not sure. If so, can you link the brand? Thanks so much!

Thank you for a great video on cutting glass. I have cut holes in many wine bottles for Christmas Lights and never thought of using Plumbers Putty to hold the water on the bottle and create a reservoir. I just used an atomizer bottle and keep spraying the glass to keep it lubricated. Don't let the Pot Heads who replied to your ingenuity stop you from creating. They aren't worth it..:)

So cool, Jack!

It is amazing to see what other youtuber are doing

This is so cool! Here's an application NOT related to bongs: I envision using this process to create some really cool glass holders for air plants, combined with some quality walnut or zebrawood as a base.

of course it is much easier when one has a nice workshop, fully set up, like yours. nevertheless, fun to watch. now lets see the next one, what you are going to do with the bottle.

that gave me inspiration for making home made ionized alkaline water with 2 large glass jars 👍 thanks 👍

Pretty jagged looking holes though. I have only ever drilled glass with those "grinding" type bits though and not a hole saw this large. Is there a way to make a cleaner large hole in glass? Maybe by heating it until it gets soft?

thanks for the great idea sir Jack

Nice info. Thanks for your time.

Very good, glad I watched, thank you

Thank you Jack I found this interesting. ☺

Thanks for the video. I'm going to drill drain holes in a ceramic dish that is just the right low profile for my bonsai tree.

I have seen glass drilled with a piece of copper tubing in the chuck of a drill press. You make the dam, but fill it with valve grinding compound, the paste kind. As you press the tubing into the glass and paste, bits of abrasive get set in the soft copper, and form the cutting edge of the bit. You keep bump, bump, bumping, until you have the hole.

awesome jack !

Muy buen método, Mr Jack. Un saludo cordial.

Great video. How fast were you running your drill? And how much did that Starrett hole saw set you back lol

very nice.....congratulations...... São Paulo - Capital - Brasil