drill side of tank

nofearonabike · 09-04-2011, 11:46 PM

Does anyone know where I can get the side of my tank drilled in Tucson, Az? I dont think I want to to tackle this kind of project on my own. I'm too afraid I would crack it. Ii want to make an over flow box so I don't have to use a syphon anymore. Any help is appreciated thanks.

**Hoppy** · 09-05-2011, 01:56 AM

For several months someone advertised in Craigslist here providing that service. That's one place to look. Another would be local aquarium clubs, especially reef tank clubs.

**zachary908** · 09-05-2011, 02:09 AM

I imagine your LFS can do it.

2in10 · 09-05-2011, 02:23 AM

Glass shops will do it also.

jjp2 · 09-05-2011, 02:28 AM

Look at this site... http://www.glass-holes.com/ I have not tried it, but they have good reviews.

nalu86 · 09-05-2011, 02:43 AM

Do some research and do it yourself. take your time, don't press on your drill, the weight of the drill will do the work, use water to help with the cooling, garden hose does the trick or use plumbers putty and make a big circle around where you want to drill the hole and fill it with water.

Check evelbay for cheap diamond bits and bulkheads. I bought my diamond bits from china for 8 a piece and could drill 4 holes with 1 bit.

good luck!! be sure ur tank is not tempered, send an e mail to the tank company so they can confirm.

2in10 · 09-05-2011, 03:22 AM

If you do it yourself make a template from a piece of would that is slightly larger than the out side of the bit. Place another piece on the opposite side of the glass you are drilling to prevent splintering.

iKine · 09-05-2011, 06:31 AM

Make sure that it is not tempered first, its not usually possible to drill into tempered without the sheet shattering.

09-04-2011, 11:46 PM	#1
nofearonabike Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: tucson, az Posts: 2	drill side of tank Does anyone know where I can get the side of my tank drilled in Tucson, Az? I dont think I want to to tackle this kind of project on my own. I'm too afraid I would crack it. Ii want to make an over flow box so I don't have to use a syphon anymore. Any help is appreciated thanks.

09-05-2011, 01:56 AM	#2
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,287	For several months someone advertised in Craigslist here providing that service. That's one place to look. Another would be local aquarium clubs, especially reef tank clubs. __________________ Hoppy

09-05-2011, 02:09 AM	#3
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09-05-2011, 02:23 AM	#4
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	Glass shops will do it also. __________________ *2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part duex* *2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part 1* 8 Gallon Biocube Canon Pimp Club #041

09-05-2011, 02:28 AM	#5
jjp2 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 883	Look at this site... http://www.glass-holes.com/ I have not tried it, but they have good reviews. __________________ John http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...nbow-tank.html

09-05-2011, 02:43 AM	#6
nalu86 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 1,102	Do some research and do it yourself. take your time, don't press on your drill, the weight of the drill will do the work, use water to help with the cooling, garden hose does the trick or use plumbers putty and make a big circle around where you want to drill the hole and fill it with water. Check evelbay for cheap diamond bits and bulkheads. I bought my diamond bits from china for 8 a piece and could drill 4 holes with 1 bit. good luck!! be sure ur tank is not tempered, send an e mail to the tank company so they can confirm. __________________ *IBC and Shelve Aquaponics* *Show your aquaponics* 125g Breeding group Tilapia 2x 75g+ 40B Tilapia outgrow tanks 20H Philippine blue Angelfish breeders + fry 20L CPD and Shrimp tank 10g Apisto Gibbiceps Bengal: Meisje Savannah Cat: Kimchee

09-05-2011, 03:22 AM	#7
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	If you do it yourself make a template from a piece of would that is slightly larger than the out side of the bit. Place another piece on the opposite side of the glass you are drilling to prevent splintering. __________________ *2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part duex* *2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part 1* 8 Gallon Biocube Canon Pimp Club #041

09-05-2011, 06:31 AM	#8
iKine Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 508	Make sure that it is not tempered first, its not usually possible to drill into tempered without the sheet shattering. __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt #24* 25 Gallon Dirt \| 90 Gallon Fahaka \| DIY Light Mount

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