glass diamond bits -

dwstonebraker · 11-20-2007, 04:17 AM

I am in search of 1 7/8 or 2 inch diamond bits that do not cost 90$ each. Ebay seems to have some great selection, but neither of these sizes.

Any sources?

**jinx©** · 11-20-2007, 06:02 AM

Try http://www.harborfreight.com/ not sure what they have but theyre a good source of cheap-ish tools.

Stasiu · 11-20-2007, 06:26 AM

I used the cheap metric ones on ebay to drill glass that was almost a half inch in an oceanic tank for 1 inch and half inch bulk heads. 1 7/8 is close to 47.6mm, 2 inches is 50.8mm. Here's a link to something I'm positive you could make work. http://cgi.ebay.com/Assorted-42-53mm...QQcmdZViewItem

landlord · 11-20-2007, 02:44 PM

^^

he's a great ebay seller too. got my bit from him shipped from hong kong in six days in the holiday season! the bit is ok, i drilled one hole in a 55 and could probably drill another 20 if i took care of the bit properly.

Cactus Bastard · 11-22-2007, 04:59 AM

Another plug for that ebay seller, I got a bunch of differently sized bits. They were dirt cheap and work flawlessly.

dwstonebraker · 11-22-2007, 05:55 AM

Ok this is a great help! I will order them after the holiday. I need to drill about 40 tanks, I hope it holds up.

Cactus Bastard · 11-22-2007, 06:30 AM

Just be carefull to keep it cool and well lubed (lots of water) I've drilled around a dozen holes so far, and have seen a very noticeable amount of wear on the bits where I wasn't as careful.

dwstonebraker · 11-22-2007, 06:33 PM

I use running water and it seems to work well. The smaller bit I have has drilled around 80 tanks without fail.

Thanks

Naja002 · 11-22-2007, 06:46 PM

I have 3 that I will sell. 1 is new or barely used (don't remember if I used it at all or not), 1 I used the most and 1 is inbetween. I was learning to drill glass, and only drilled about 5 holes total. I can take a pic of them if interested. Just send me a PM.

Thanx

dwstonebraker · 11-23-2007, 04:27 AM

PM sent.

Thanks

11-20-2007, 04:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
dwstonebraker Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 54	glass diamond bits - I am in search of 1 7/8 or 2 inch diamond bits that do not cost 90$ each. Ebay seems to have some great selection, but neither of these sizes. Any sources? __________________ Dustin The Goodeidae Foundation - Founder American Livebearer Association - BOD - Webmaster Circle City Aquarium Club - Webmaster - BAP

11-20-2007, 06:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
jinx© Bucket Lugger (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,339	Try http://www.harborfreight.com/ not sure what they have but theyre a good source of cheap-ish tools. __________________

11-22-2007, 05:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
dwstonebraker Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 54	Ok this is a great help! I will order them after the holiday. I need to drill about 40 tanks, I hope it holds up. __________________ Dustin The Goodeidae Foundation - Founder American Livebearer Association - BOD - Webmaster Circle City Aquarium Club - Webmaster - BAP

11-22-2007, 06:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
dwstonebraker Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 54	I use running water and it seems to work well. The smaller bit I have has drilled around 80 tanks without fail. Thanks __________________ Dustin The Goodeidae Foundation - Founder American Livebearer Association - BOD - Webmaster Circle City Aquarium Club - Webmaster - BAP

11-22-2007, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Naja002 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45/100%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tn, Usa Posts: 2,515	I have 3 that I will sell. 1 is new or barely used (don't remember if I used it at all or not), 1 I used the most and 1 is inbetween. I was learning to drill glass, and only drilled about 5 holes total. I can take a pic of them if interested. Just send me a PM. Thanx __________________ Mars 2212…..____________My PC Cooling Solution Homalopsinae.com_____________The Hole…Geothermal Loop

11-20-2007, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stasiu Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH Posts: 127	I used the cheap metric ones on ebay to drill glass that was almost a half inch in an oceanic tank for 1 inch and half inch bulk heads. 1 7/8 is close to 47.6mm, 2 inches is 50.8mm. Here's a link to something I'm positive you could make work. http://cgi.ebay.com/Assorted-42-53mm...QQcmdZViewItem

11-20-2007, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
landlord Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sioux falls, sd Posts: 59	^^ he's a great ebay seller too. got my bit from him shipped from hong kong in six days in the holiday season! the bit is ok, i drilled one hole in a 55 and could probably drill another 20 if i took care of the bit properly.

11-22-2007, 04:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cactus Bastard Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 97	Another plug for that ebay seller, I got a bunch of differently sized bits. They were dirt cheap and work flawlessly.

11-22-2007, 06:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cactus Bastard Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 97	Just be carefull to keep it cool and well lubed (lots of water) I've drilled around a dozen holes so far, and have seen a very noticeable amount of wear on the bits where I wasn't as careful.

11-23-2007, 04:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
dwstonebraker Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 54	PM sent. Thanks __________________ Dustin The Goodeidae Foundation - Founder American Livebearer Association - BOD - Webmaster Circle City Aquarium Club - Webmaster - BAP

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