Good source for drill bits?

**Blue Ridge Reef** · 03-14-2008, 03:58 PM

I need to drill about 100 1&3/4" holes in glass and my current bit is shot. Anyone know of a solid distributor of diamond bits? I've looked into a couple on the 'net but thought someone might have a tried and true source. Thanks in advance.

**Orlando** · 03-14-2008, 04:01 PM

Try here...http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategor...lass%20drill/0

Jens · 03-14-2008, 04:13 PM

I used THK Diamond Tools in the past for drill bits. Good prices and service.

**Blue Ridge Reef** · 03-14-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jens

I used THK Diamond Tools in the past for drill bits. Good prices and service.

Thanks for the links!

http://www.thk.hk/onlinestore_details.php?id=28
This price is WAAAAAAAAY to cheap to be right!

Thanks for the links!

**Orlando** · 03-14-2008, 05:08 PM

They are in Hong Kong, could be a good deal. But you would probably have to wait some time due to shipping..

**Blue Ridge Reef** · 03-14-2008, 05:10 PM

Five bucks vs. $102? Something's gotta be fishy.

Jens · 03-14-2008, 05:52 PM

I ordered 3x times from them and was always happy. But I did not need to drill 100 holes either. They do have a ebay store as well, check the reputation. And shipping was a little over a week but they sent out the package the next day after I placed my order with them.

**Blue Ridge Reef** · 03-14-2008, 09:50 PM

Just ordered, thanks a million for the link! I'll let you know how they turn out.

**Blue Ridge Reef** · 04-06-2008, 04:22 PM

Okay, so we drilled a few holes last night. We got 14 tanks drilled, then popped the next two -even going very slow on the last one. The bits definitely wear out faster than the $100+ bits, but are still a much better value. I'll see how the next three bits hold up and report back.

03-14-2008, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Ridge Reef I do stuff (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 550	Good source for drill bits? I need to drill about 100 1&3/4" holes in glass and my current bit is shot. Anyone know of a solid distributor of diamond bits? I've looked into a couple on the 'net but thought someone might have a tried and true source. Thanks in advance. __________________ Nothing good happens fast in an ecosystem.

03-14-2008, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Orlando Green Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville FL Posts: 2,369	Try here...http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategor...lass%20drill/0 __________________

03-14-2008, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jens Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 81	I used THK Diamond Tools in the past for drill bits. Good prices and service. __________________ Cheers, Jens

03-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Orlando Green Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville FL Posts: 2,369	They are in Hong Kong, could be a good deal. But you would probably have to wait some time due to shipping.. __________________

03-14-2008, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blue Ridge Reef I do stuff (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 550	Five bucks vs. $102? Something's gotta be fishy. __________________ Nothing good happens fast in an ecosystem.

03-14-2008, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jens Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 81	I ordered 3x times from them and was always happy. But I did not need to drill 100 holes either. They do have a ebay store as well, check the reputation. And shipping was a little over a week but they sent out the package the next day after I placed my order with them. __________________ Cheers, Jens Last edited by Jens; 03-14-2008 at 11:26 PM.

03-14-2008, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blue Ridge Reef I do stuff (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 550	Just ordered, thanks a million for the link! I'll let you know how they turn out. __________________ Nothing good happens fast in an ecosystem.

04-06-2008, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Blue Ridge Reef I do stuff (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 550	Okay, so we drilled a few holes last night. We got 14 tanks drilled, then popped the next two -even going very slow on the last one. The bits definitely wear out faster than the $100+ bits, but are still a much better value. I'll see how the next three bits hold up and report back. __________________ Nothing good happens fast in an ecosystem.

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