Allthingscoral Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I have e few tanks I need some hlp drilling them possibly the plumbing as well can pay cash I'm located in West Salem also does anyone know where I can buy the hole saw from that are the best I can use for this job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parzifal Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 What are you looking at drilling? What size bulkheads/what size tanks? you can get diamond hole saws from harbor freight or from bulk reef supply. Bulk reef has a great instructional video for drilling holes in tanks and what size bits for what size bulkheads. do you have the plumbing materials already? I’ve drilled a couple holes, easy…just nerve wracking for the first few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardUp Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I bought my drill bits from ebay for glass. They have worked great for at least a half dozen holes each. I used one of those drill press attachments and a gallon jug with a small hole in it to stream water on the bit. Go very slow and don't put much pressure. Also, support the Glas if you can. Grab a few panes of glass to practice on. It's really scary at first but go slow and you should be fine. I found, there are not many people that are willing to do it for you due to liability of breaking the tank. Unless you have an acrylic tank, then it's super easy and you can get your hole saw bits from HF or HD or lowes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 If you buy an Eshopps overflow, it comes with a kit, including the drill bit. I used that recently with success. https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/open-box-eclipse-s-overflow-box-eshopps/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAu62QBhC7ARIsALXijXQGZOh0yb7-m1VlyrJETjYfQ7OGtfWY0gJRWFwk190S2LsyRcKAehsaAjY-EALw_wcB You can also probably get one of these kits from Cuttlefish, Upscales, All things aquariums or seahorse in the Portland area or Premium in the Salem area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allthingscoral Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 If I can pay someone to do it I'd much rather do that lol 😆 I just am clueless on the whole thing and don't want to do it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfishlover Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I felt the same way the first time. I have done two now using a ehops overflow and the included bit. Just keep dripping water and let the drill do the work. Watch a few videos. Practice. Easy peasy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 The trick involves three things. 1. Put a snake of plumbers putty around the area. 2. Fill that are with water. 3. Start the drill at a 45 degree angle then go to flat once you have a grove to prevent wandering. Or take it to your lfs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allthingscoral Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 I think I may have some one to hlp me I'm just afraid to do it wrong to be honest thx for the hlp everyone proud to have such great hobbyist with this knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 4 hours ago, Allthingscoral said: I think I may have some one to hlp me I'm just afraid to do it wrong to be honest thx for the hlp everyone proud to have such great hobbyist with this knowledge Sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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