Joined
·
1,827 Posts
IN MY OPINION, drilling glass is very doable on 10 and 20 gallon tanks! Just make sure that the glass is not tempered! I had never attempted it before now and cranked out 15 holes of various sizes with no problems! You need patience and should proceed very slowly in terms of the drill speed. I start with a fast drill speed to get the hole started and reduce it almost immediately. The amount of pressure placed on the drill is almost none existent. Depending on the drill you use, the weight alone tends to be enough to bore a hole. It takes about 10 - 15 minutes per hole, which seems like an eternity.
The prices of everything needed starts to add up, but it would cost you close to $30 a hole from an aquarium store. Many do not offer such services.
Refer to Ben's site under the 'Building Vivariums' heading for further instruction:
http://www.thechocohut.com/
Here's what you need and where to get it:
1. For drains to fit a 1/2" Bulkhead, I use:
1 1/4" diamond core drill bit = $30.95
2. For Rainmaker misting heads, I use:
3/8" diamond core drill bit = $16.95
3. 1/2" Bulkheads = $4.40
w/a purchase of 10 or more
4. Craftsman Drill Guide from sears = $26.99 w/out tax.
I got both of the drill bits from the first internet site under the 'drill bits' heading, the bulkheads from the second website listed and the drill guide from the third:
1. http://www.shopsmartxpress.com/AmeriGls/MAIN.htm
2. http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/6843/cid/1860
3. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00967173000
Sincerely,
The prices of everything needed starts to add up, but it would cost you close to $30 a hole from an aquarium store. Many do not offer such services.
Refer to Ben's site under the 'Building Vivariums' heading for further instruction:
http://www.thechocohut.com/
Here's what you need and where to get it:
1. For drains to fit a 1/2" Bulkhead, I use:
1 1/4" diamond core drill bit = $30.95
2. For Rainmaker misting heads, I use:
3/8" diamond core drill bit = $16.95
3. 1/2" Bulkheads = $4.40
w/a purchase of 10 or more
4. Craftsman Drill Guide from sears = $26.99 w/out tax.
I got both of the drill bits from the first internet site under the 'drill bits' heading, the bulkheads from the second website listed and the drill guide from the third:
1. http://www.shopsmartxpress.com/AmeriGls/MAIN.htm
2. http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/6843/cid/1860
3. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00967173000
Sincerely,