LadySaber Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Anyone in the Vancouver area able to cut 1 3/4" holes for my bulkheads in my 30 gallon glass tank? I do not have the equipment or a place to do it since I live in an apartment. If so how much to do this for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bevo5 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I'm pretty sure Jason at Ocean In A Box will cut it for you if it's not tempered. Give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) If you want to attempt this yourself, it's pretty easy : you'll need this http://www.harborfreight.com/diamond-point-rotary-bit-set-20-pc-69653.html and this http://www.harborfreight.com/80-piece-rotary-tool-kit-97626.html for less than $20 bucks well plus tax would probably be $20 bucks. 1. You'll need to lay the tank down with the side up that you want the hole. 2. Have your friend/partner hold the hose or several cups of water and drizzle it onto the cutting area - be careful electicity and water do not mix very well- 3. Mark the hole size to be cut, using a marker but a china marker would be best 4. Grab a seat and chuck in one of the straight bits on the right side (link). Put the dremel on med speed and lay the bit at about a 45 degree angle to the glass. 5. This is where your helper with the water comes into play, just enough water to keep it wet and on the bit. It'll be daunting at first,maybe practice on scrap first, but this is the "ghetto" way with out a glass hole saw. Once you have a hole started just follow the outline, take your time. Took me about 10 mins on my first hole. or you could take it OIAB and see if he has the right size gl Edited April 5, 2015 by wanareef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySaber Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 LOL Im all about ghetto way I will check it out thanks I have to go to OIAB Friday for my water so I will see what he charges to do it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilo Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I used plumbers putty in a circle around the hole I drilled and filled the area with water... the way your basically drilling in a pool of water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySaber Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Ok will do thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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