Outlaw Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Does anyone have the ability to drill a tank. I have a 29 gallon tank I would like to drill a drain and return to be able to put a small sump on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBoxxyX Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I have diamond bits you can use Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 You know how to drill them @XBoxxyX @Muttley000 You have any knowledge on drilling glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I have drilled a few. It’s really easy. Call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Outlaw, if you are in Lima, I have bits and have drilled probably 100 aquariums at least. Let me know if I can help. Glad to lend a hand.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Don’t be nervous it is very easy to do. Take your time, use the slower speed if you have it on your drill, let the drill do the work and keep it wet and you will be fine. I would guess I have drilled a hundred holes over the years and never had a problem. Im kind of far from you but could drill it for you if you wanted to get it here. There used to be videos at glassholes.com to watch also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBoxxyX Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 You know how to drill them [mention=2417]XBoxxyX[/mention] [mention=157]Muttley000[/mention] You have any knowledge on drilling glass I have only drilled 4 holes but it's not hard, no pressure go slow, I'm in findlay if you need helpSent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Don't be a chicken... Drill it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have no problem drilling it. But this tank is already painter on the back side and really don’t want to have to paint another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Tips:1) Let the weight of the drill do the work2) use adjustable torque chuck and set on lowest setting that allows the bit to turn under the weight of the drill3) use a piece of acrylic and drill a hole through it the same size as the diamond hole saw to use as a guide to help keep your bit steady4) use plumber putty between the acrylic guide and glass to provide a water damn, roll putty into a snake and circle the hole so that water will hold in the cavity between acrylic and glass5) I slowly rock the drill in a circular motion so that the entire diamond bit isn’t against the glass at any one time, reducing the friction and heat generated6) when using the above method make sure to understand that this should only be done on lowest torque setting so that if the bit binds it will not crack the glass7) use low torque high speed setting on drill8) I prefer to go as fast as possible speed wise on the drill, I typically stop and check my depth many times and slow down near the end. Make sure to use painters tape over the inside of the hole so the glass puck doesn’t fall before it’s completely cut. Also put a towel down on the other glass so any debris does not scratch the other glass.I’m happy to do it for you. I work tomorrow until 5pm but feel free to call or text me after. 937.760.9343Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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