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Old 12-18-2018, 05:19 PM
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Default where are you getting your diamond glass hole bits?
tried searching the forum without much luck.

where are you all getting you diamond bits for glass holes?
45mm holes primarily.

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Old 12-18-2018, 07:35 PM
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Cool thanks!

How many holes do you guys typically get with one bit?

I understand slower rpm and use water is best.
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I used a Princess Auto unit when I started my current tank. Maybe I went too slow, but I barely got the second hole cut. I was very close to going out to buy another saw but thankfully it just made it through with a lot of extra pressure.
Seemed like more abrasive than glass coming from the cut. And I was using a garden hose.

The BRS one I bought years ago lasted about 6-8 holes.

If I remember correctly, Summit Tools sells them too.

Search the web; there was a video about drill speeds. I think it's on a glass supplier website.
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i got at lest 6 so far on the brs ones that bi can remember & still cuts nice
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I got 20 holes from a cheap eBay bit
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Summit tools is your most affordable option me thinks
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