Yes, use a hammer drill and a masonary bit. Start out with a small drill bit, like 1/4". You might consider renting a rotary hammer drill with bits provided if you do not have one already. The long (18" or so) bits, esp. one big enough for a water hose, can be a bit pricy. Another option is to use a carbide tip hole saw on an extension. A regular drill will be best for the hole saw (not a hammer drill).
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@...> wrote:
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> I would try a masonry bit on a hammer drill. Now, whether you drill the hole for the hose or a pilot hole first, I don't know, but the smaller the hose is the better you'll be. I think they have a 3/8" hose at Lowe's but if you can get away with a 1/4" that would make drilling so much better. If you have freezing weather, you might want to try PEX pipe since it won't break if it freezes; I thought I saw some 5-foot long 3/8" PEX.
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> To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> From: wduke2@...
> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:04:58 +0000
> Subject: [DIY] Rock Fountain
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> I have been to some of the garden nurseries and have seen large boulders with a hole that has been drilled down through the center. They then put a rod or hose up through it to make it into a fountain.
> Do you know how this is done? What kind of a drill bit it would take to do this? I really want one but they are extremely expensive. Has anyone tried this?
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