Project External Glass Overflow

[Tunjee]

GREAT JOB! Good point about having the two drainholes. Make sure you post some pics when you do the silicone job. Most of us have never done that, but I cant imagine it would be too hard.
Do you plan to have a Durso Mod in the box?
Do you have return holes drilled also?

Thanks
Hef.

Hey Hef thanks! I spaced the drains as far apart as possible so that a durso mod can be added if the drains aren't silent. I dont have return holes drilled........yet.

Tony

 

[Tunjee]

When joining the first two pieces of glass it helps to have a third hand. Take two suction cups off the back of a shower storage basket and attatch them to a 90 degree metal "L" bracket. Like this....

Make sure all glass is cleaned with a razor blade and alcohol.

After this cures in 48 hrs I'll start the flow testing. :rollface:

 

[Tunjee]

Here's an overall pic.

 

[steve68]

nice i like how it's coming out

 

[yanksajo]

How much were those diamond coated bits? Could anybody do that kind of glasswork or do you have experience in that kind of thing?

 

[thorsky]

yanksajo, Based on this and one other thread I went out and bought the Dremel bits today. Just finished drilling a nice little hole in and old piece of 1/4" glass. Not at all as difficult as I had imagined.

If I can do it...

 

[thorsky]

And the bits were $9 each at my local Lowes. More than what others are paying but still cheap!

 

[H20ENG]

I bought a whole set of diamond points for like $5 at Harbor freight. Havent tried them on glass or stone, so cant vouch for their quality. you know Harbor freight stuff.....
May be worth a shot to someone.

 

[Tunjee]

How much were those diamond coated bits? Could anybody do that kind of glasswork or do you have experience in that kind of thing?

Bits were $9 a piece. Ya virtually anyone could it. I had zero dremeling experience on glass before starting this project. I did however have two tank cracking experiences with regular glass drill bits and a cordless drill before this. I think I might silicone those two tanks together and make a 40g cube. :lol:

Tony

 

[algaefree]

Where did you get the washers for the DIY bulkheads?

 

[steve68]

tunjee
how long did it take u to cut the round holes on the overflow?
just want to know if i should go slow or fast.

 

[Tunjee]

Where did you get the washers for the DIY bulkheads?

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Local hardware store/supply house, it's called Solenbergers. Check a good plumbing supply house, my lowe's and home depot didnt have them.

 

[Tunjee]

tunjee
how long did it take u to cut the round holes on the overflow?
just want to know if i should go slow or fast.

15 minutes a hole at least, plunge the bit up and down while pushing it along the marked course. The up and down motion speeds up the cut because the bit is tapered.

 

[Breaker4show]

How much are average dremels ?

Thanks,
Nick

 

[thorsky]

Just read ad in this weeks flyer for Dremels and "Dremel Like Tools" with prices ranging from $30 - $100. Depends on what you want to spend. I have no experience with anything other than an actual Dremel brand tool. Mine is variable speed with flex shaft and kit and does quite a nice job. I haven't needed the flex shaft yet but it will come in handy someday. I think it was a Sears catalog I was looking at.

Hope that helps!

 

[Mako]

Nice job Tungee! :thumbsup: So you reckon the silicone will be able to suport the weight of the water in the box or do you have plans to suport it further somehow?

 

[Tunjee]

Nice job Tungee! :thumbsup: So you reckon the silicone will be able to suport the weight of the water in the box or do you have plans to suport it further somehow?

Thanks Mako! The bond between glass and silicone goes down to the molecular level. Silicone is silicate based, glass is silicate based. I pushed/pulled/tugged/bumped the box and it shows no signs of wanting to let go.

Tony

 

[Clay Glover]

does it matter if the glass is tempered?

 

[H20ENG]

does it matter if the glass is tempered?

Dont even THINK of trying to cut tempered glass. The biggest piece of glass left will be about the size of a pea....
You CANNOT drill, cut, or grind tempered glass.
Sorry.

 

[Reelfun20]

I've got a 56 tub manufactured by Ocea that I want to try this on. According to their website, it says all of their tanks are made from "annealed" glass and that it can be drilled, cut, etc. Should I foresee any problems, or just go for it and bust out my Dremel?? Thanks...