Drilling a glass tank

[ptownfro]

i have been trying to get a drilled 20 long for a time now and I just got informed that all the custom places dont do a overflow for that small of a tank. So I have to drill myself. I dont feel comfortable doing it my self. Would any veteran reefer possibly drill my tank for me, I can pay, i can get you the bit any thing you need i can get. Also if the tank does break it wont be a big deal the tank is only 35$, i know glass drilling even when done right can break a tank. Thanks guys in advanced

 

[gonzalez78]

I have only drilled a few tanks and I'm sure the cut won't be clean but if you can get me the necessary things I'll do it.

 

[ptownfro]

What exactly would you need?

 

[gonzalez78]

Tank and glass hole drill bit oh and plumbers putty

 

[Squire_347]

I followed this when drilling my tank, great instructions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZBm3iDWcZg

 

[Ssteve]

What's the putty for?

 

[AMAYEU]

What's the putty for?

Putty is used to create a pool around the circle being drilled. Within the pool is water, and it keeps the the drill cool and produces less friction.

Did a quick search for a picture.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2256906

 

[gonzalez78]

Putty is used to create a pool around the circle being drilled. Within the pool is water, and it keeps the the drill cool and produces less friction.

Did a quick search for a picture.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2256906

exactly as Mike said.

 

[Ssteve]

Oh ok. I just ran the hose over it when I drilled mine.

 

[Rarend99]

Oh ok. I just ran the hose over it when I drilled mine.

Ditto I just used the hose