coralreefer Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I am tearing down my tank February 21st (Sunday)...I am clearing out live rock (persistent hair algae), removing sand, replacing fried chiller, replumbing clogged overflow pipes, installing bigger chambered sump...I've got to move return pipes which require drilling about 2" holes through my wooden floor and subfloor... I am hoping to borrow a "man" sized drill which won't balk at the problem...a 2" bit would come in handy but I could buy that if necessary... I'm just looking at not wanting to rent a drill if someone has got one they could lend for just one day...I only need to drill about 4 holes... Can anyone lend? DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciao Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have a drill that is electric which I think would be able to handle the job although I've never tried it. If you want to borrow it, give me PM and we can arrange a time for you borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 I've done more research...I need a 1/2" power drill (right angle would be best)...I'll get the hole bit...I am not totally sold on battery pack drills for power jobs...they just seem to lack "guts"... DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyK Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have a 1/2 makita that would do the job. I also have an adjustable hole cutter that will cut from 2" to 5" hole. Welcome to use. I don't know if you need it quickly but I would not be availble until Tuesday next week for a meet. Would also need to be during the day over lunch time or so. Shoot me a PM if you need, more than welcome to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have a 1/2" Makita as well. It will rip your hand off if your not careful. I have a 1/2" 24v drill as well which packs a good punch but it tends to go through the batteries too fast. (Good for 20 minutes or so and then you need to wait a few hours for a recharge) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have a 1/2 inch CORDED Black & Decker. 6.5 amp. It is not a right angle, but it does have a hammer drill feature (I was using it to drill concrete) and a handle you can attach. I am in Oregon City if you can't find anything closer. Or for $30 you can get one from Harbor Freight (On McLoughlin in Milwaukie) They are good for a few uses, but tend to break after too much effort. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3273 dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellw Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 BTW, if this hole is going to be visible, be careful with a hole saw as it may tear the surface of the wood. A Forstner bit would leave a better hole on the top, though they are more expensive, and might not handle hitting a nail as well as a hole saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Just a hole saw will work for you, but make sure the 2" is big enough for your PVC. If your using 1 1/2" then the 2" hole will work, 2" PVC is almost 2 1/2". As far as scarring, use masking tape over the area that you are going to drill and use even pressure and you'll be ok. And if using a hole saw, remember that you only have about 1' clearence before it fills up with wood. You'll have to stop and even chisle the opening out and then drill some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have a 1/2" milwaukie corded drill and various hole saws. Let me know for sure what size you need. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 As far as scarring, use masking tape over the area that you are going to drill and use even pressure and you'll be ok. +1 - sounds like you have some options, Merle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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