mltnguyen Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I wanted to get a feeler to see if there is anyone around the Aloha / Hillsboro area that has tools / knowledge to drill through a glass tank. I am looking to put a few holes that will fit ¾” and 1’ bulkheads. If not does anyone know of a good place I can take a tank to have the drilling performed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I think Joel at Waves still does it. If not you can buy a bit and DIY it! Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I have a hole saw that I drilled my tank with. Actually it "belongs" to a person that does not come to this site very often any more, and I have offered to return it several times, and he has never responded to my offer. If you want to come to Oregon City, or are planning on being at the Fenner presentation, I can loan you the saw. I have used it to drill a couple of holes. It is not hard, just keep the area wet, and don't put pressure, let the weight of the drill cut the hole. You can watch videos of people doing this on the web. Google "drilling glass aquarium" and see what you come up with. If the tank is small enough, you can bring it to fenner a little early, and we can drill in the parking lot. Lots of fun for all.!!! dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 What size do you have Dennis. I have hole saws for 1" and 3/4" bulkheads. If you feel up to DIY, we have you covered. I will be coming up for the Fenner Presentation on Sunday also. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 What size do you have Dennis. I have hole saws for 1" and 3/4" bulkheads. If you feel up to DIY, we have you covered. I will be coming up for the Fenner Presentation on Sunday also. Jay The hole saws that I have are about 1 3/4 and 2 1/2 ACTUAL outside diameter. So I think they are used for 1.25 (maybe for a 1" schedule 40???) and 2" bulkhead. I know that I have two different size bulkheads that fit the smaller hole. One fits 1.25" pipe, and I think the other is 1" pipe. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I'll bring mine just in case. Sounds like you have it covered if they go DIY. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mltnguyen Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Drilling I will not be at the meeting. I will be out of town. when i get back i will PM and we can work something out. Thanks for everyones responses. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I have about 3 bits also so if not the right size let me know and can check what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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