Reef Discussion

Matman

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Jul 13, 2011
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Coffs Harbour
A couple of weeks ago I drilled a hole in a mates tank for him while it was full.I bought a few diamond hole saws of fleabay in different sizes from 20-50mm for about $20.Ive done a few tanks now it does take a bit of practice but can be done quite easily.I have a pressurrised water bottle that i get someone to use while im drilling,it only takes a squirt every few seconds to keep the cutter workingI use a cordless drill.I dont use a template,just simply start on a corner of the cutting surface of the drill and feed the cutter in.But a template would make it easier.But if the glass is tempered thats a different story.And once you get the hang of it you dont have to go that slow,its all about pressure not speed.You get the "feel" of what the cutter is doing and how much pressure you need.But if your hesitant get an overflow box.

Cheers Mat.
 

marineclass

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Jul 12, 2011
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Gold Coast
Thanks matt, good advice. I am still looking at doing the drilling - i have someone experienced who can help :) I like the idea of the bottle of water - that can be my job haha. Is it true that tempered glass doesnt have a green tinge when you look at the edge where the glass was cut? Mine has a green tinge which apparently is a sign that it is not tempered.
 

BooY

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Aug 10, 2011
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Birkdale, Brisbane
If drilling on a verticle surface I would reconmend gettin one of the suction dril mounts to hold the drill, since the hard part with drilling the glass is getting them started and in the right place.
I've drilled my old 8' tank with 15 holes all up was farly straight forward and did it solo just taking my time to make sure i kept a mist of water on the bit at all times
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