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Post by industry on May 18, 2015 13:15:19 GMT -5
I need three holes drilled sometime in the near future. I don't want to DIY it. Is there anyone that offers this as a service? I will pay for your experience as peace of mind that It will go smoothly. Thanks.
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Post by foggman on May 18, 2015 13:36:44 GMT -5
Easy does it
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Post by industry on May 18, 2015 18:29:09 GMT -5
Last I spoke with Jason he didn't want to travel here to do it. I can't bring it to him.
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Post by foggman on May 18, 2015 18:36:26 GMT -5
Ya I don't think he would travel there
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 18, 2015 18:50:43 GMT -5
Last I spoke with Jason he didn't want to travel here to do it. I can't bring it to him. I think Ryan can do it? I know Rob and Scoobnoob drill tanks. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using proboards |
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on May 18, 2015 20:57:23 GMT -5
I've never actually drilled a glass tank before
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Post by scoobnoob on May 18, 2015 22:16:43 GMT -5
What size holes do you need? Are you sure the glass isn't tempered? I've now drilled 13 tanks w/o issue including Cultivated Reefs quarantine system. I'm coming Monday to p/u the live rock and can certainly do it for you with that said, I have no liability policy..use me at your own risk, but historically speaking I know what I'm doing.
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Post by Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys) on May 19, 2015 4:30:54 GMT -5
I have 2 brand new 1" bulkheads for sale if needed
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Post by industry on May 19, 2015 4:35:34 GMT -5
I'm not quite ready scoob. I would like to drill the tank that is currently housing livestock, so I need to wait until it's empty. It's a 220, so I can't imagine the glass is tempered. Holes would be along the top back of the tank.
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Post by scoobnoob on May 19, 2015 8:45:23 GMT -5
Let me know when your ready, I'm getting asked to do this a lot lately so I'm probably going to invest in a set of diamond crusted holesaws. I come down that way regularly, I'm sure we can do a coral for hole trade or something.
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Post by reefkprz on May 20, 2015 4:27:49 GMT -5
I bought my bits and bulkheads off glass holes .com then practiced on a couple broken tanks its easier than you think the hardest part is resisting the urge to push the drill when you get near the end. I found to keep the edge chipping minimal on the holes I drill from the outside first only about 1/8 to 1/4 of the way through then drill from the inside out to finish the holes. you eliminate almost all flaking at the end of the hole. but I've only drilled like 5-6 tanks so I'm sure there are people in here than have more experience with it than me.
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Post by gotareef on May 20, 2015 7:36:41 GMT -5
just sold my bits to easy but I will come "help" you lol
I will do the first and you can do the rest... I have a drill and small wire drill press that works great....
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on May 20, 2015 8:29:18 GMT -5
A little duct tape on the opposite side of the drilling prevented chips in the six holes i drilled.
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Post by industry on May 20, 2015 9:29:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the offers and tips guys. Stephen is going to give me a hand when the time comes.
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Post by scoobnoob on May 20, 2015 14:05:58 GMT -5
What size bulk heads are you going to use. I just ordered some schedule 80 but they are bigger than my current holes tanks are full so I can't use them they are the super heavy duty ones. 3/4" threaded and 1 1/2" threaded
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