Anybody know how to drill glass tanks?

[jojo]

Hello....I have a 46 gallon glass bowfront that I would like to drill wondering if anybody local has the equipment to do it and knows how.....

 

[snobanker]

Jojo...I drilled mine with a tile/glass bit in my dremel. I marked out a circle, and ever so slowly drilled through the glass with the bit then slowly cut out the circle. I kept putting water on it the whole time to keep the bit and glass cool. Worked like a breeze...very easy. I had no trouble whatsoever, and wayyy cheaper than a diamond holesaw or glass drill bit....oh and I used a Roto zip not a dremel.

 

[jojo]

hmmmm... would you interested in doing it again on my tank maybe?? I could pay you off in frags or some cash...

 

[snobanker]

Hmmm....tempting bro, but I would hate to ruin my streak....I wouldnt want your tank to be the one that I broke......how thick is the glass? How many holes and what size? This is a tank that can be drilled right? If you sign a waiver ie; dont kill me if something happens I'd be willing to do it. I'm not really worried about it, it's just that it's easier when it's your own you know?

 

[jojo]

Lol I'll sign a waiver no problem....just 1 hole 1'' for a standpipe...im not really sure how thick the glass is.

 

[mfinn]

A glass company in Olympia drilled my 40 gallon tank for $12.50 a hole.
Olympia Glass.

 

[chazbier]

I drilled glass once, and it cracked. I'm glad to see someone who has had success. Way to go!