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July 18th, 2008, 04:20 AM
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So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
And it was a success!
 I've been putting off drilling my tank for quite a bit. Today after work I checked my measurements, got my stuff together, drank 1 beer and commenced to drill. The first hole took me a long time because I was so nervous. I time the second hole and it took me just over 15 minutes. Both holes came out basically perfect. I duct taped a piece of scrap plywood to the back of the drill spots and I had 0 chip-out. Here is a couple of pics:   Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal - slow build going on Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Long enough to know this stuff gets expensive :D Other Intrests: Riding Motorcycle Last edited by Hornet; July 18th, 2008 at 04:22 AM. 
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July 18th, 2008, 05:13 AM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
Great job. That first pic looks like some kind of dessert. lol
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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July 18th, 2008, 06:08 AM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
WOW great job. Drilling a hole in glass is not something everyone can do. Props for the great work!!!
That dessert looks delicious! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 80 Gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Drums, sports, camping, astronomy and computers.
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July 18th, 2008, 09:45 AM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
i would never have the patince to do that i would crack the glass
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July 18th, 2008, 12:48 PM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
I would never try drilling something with thin glass. The 1/2" thick glass my 150H tank went rather well once I got a groove started
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal - slow build going on Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Long enough to know this stuff gets expensive :D Other Intrests: Riding Motorcycle
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July 18th, 2008, 02:51 PM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
I know how you feel the first time is scary as hell, but you did a great job!
Thin glass just means you get through faster. The first tank I drilled was a 10 gal, and the one and only tank I have ever busted while drilling was a 55, but it was tempered and not my fault.LOL
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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July 18th, 2008, 03:10 PM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
From what I've been reading a lot of people have trouble drilling a 10 gal since there so thin.
I'm going to drill a 50 gal for my sump so I assume that will go a little faster. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal - slow build going on Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Long enough to know this stuff gets expensive :D Other Intrests: Riding Motorcycle
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July 18th, 2008, 05:52 PM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
Good job! Im getting ready to drill my 180 Ive just been waiting because I was afraid but eh what the hell!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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July 18th, 2008, 06:01 PM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
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LOL, that's the exact way I felt. I've been re-measuring the placement of holes for my overflow for at least the past 2-weeks. I finally said screw it and just did it. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal - slow build going on Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Long enough to know this stuff gets expensive :D Other Intrests: Riding Motorcycle
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July 18th, 2008, 10:50 PM
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Re: So I attempted to Drill my tank ...
Looks good.Now that Piggy's gone and made me hungry.
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