drilling tank

[diablo]

who/how to drill tank

i would like to drill a tank in the back glass to put in a bulkhead for the overflow. heres a pic of a tank i have that has been drilled. where could i buy the diamond blade? has anyone done this before?

 

[rainier29]

Just drilled two holes in my 72 gallon bowfront tonight. It was a piece of cake. I got the diamond bits from a local discount tool store. Took about an hour for each hole (not counting prep). Just make sure you go slow and keep it wet.

 

[cwrenge]

Just drilled two holes in my 72 gallon bowfront tonight. It was a piece of cake. I got the diamond bits from a local discount tool store. Took about an hour for each hole (not counting prep). Just make sure you go slow and keep it wet.

that was great.....! i remember some years ago , i was taught by using a piece of PVC- Couplin and a Hole Saw ( the wood type ) with anti freeze for cooling the glass while drilling , i was able to drill my tank successfully.... what did you pay for the Diamond bit...? and where can i get one in the NJ area...? our local discount stores don't have diamond bits , thanks for shareing with us , cw.

 

[diablo]

I got some off overstock.com
http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?page=proframe&prod_id=1549352

sizes are alittle off IMO

 

[rainier29]

I don't know about NJ but they were $1.99 each at the local discount tool store I mentioned earlier. Do you have a Harbor Freight store near you?