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How to drill for bulkheads in my tank |
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09-27-2005, 04:29 PM
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Just Moved In
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Location: Kentucky
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How to drill for bulkheads in my tank
I was wondering if anyone knew how to drill for bulkheads, i have a couple old broken tanks to test on before i try my good tank
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09-27-2005, 05:06 PM
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Glass tank? Where do you plan to drill it at? Please make sure the glass that you want to drill is not tempered.
You will need a glass cutting hole-saw (I think they are diamond bits) and a variable speed drill (for low speed). Also you will need some way to keep the bit cooled, some people build a dam around the area to drill and use water which will stay puddled in the area. |
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09-27-2005, 06:17 PM
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09-27-2005, 06:17 PM
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it is a glass tank, not tempered, and near the top to be used as overflows
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09-27-2005, 06:20 PM
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it says you need a steady hand, but couldn't this problem be solved by making a jig of sorts and clamp over the spot you want to drill, like some plywood with the exact size hole you wanted to drill
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