Do you need your tank drilled? (Okanagan)

[mseepman]

How much are the professional ones?

[wolf_bluejay]

I found that the "tool place" in Kamloops had pretty good bits and a good range of sizes for about $20 each (for the 2.5" I bought). As for the rig.... I just drilled a piece of acrylic sheet first, then clamped on the glass to hold the bit in place for the first while.

A real good drill is the only needed expensive part. You need one with very fine control over the speed. You can always have your cheap bit re-coated if you actually wear it out. But you have to drill a lot for that to happen.

[Myka]

I thought I tried The Tool Place, but now that I think of it, they were closed when I went there. I'll have to try again. Good idea with te acrylic!! Ya, I have a good Makita drill.

[Gools]

I have a bit to drill a 1.5 bulkhead. Have drilled several holes in my tank. Very easy to do.

[Myka]

Ya, it's not hard. I need to drill for 3/4" and 1" bulkheads, so I need 1 1/2" and 1 3/4" bits.

[brizzo]

Myka did you check with any of the local glass shops? Rumor I heard some will RENT bits out for cheap.

Also look at borrowing a 'right angle drill', it will be alot easier to drill with, and they're normally in the 0-800rpm range

[Myka]

I haven't found a regular drill difficult to use. I just use some gloves, and hang onto the bit as it turns. Once it has a bit of a groove going, it stays in the groove easily.

I haven't tried glass shops, but I did try tool rental places, and they don't rent out. I have to get some glass cut, so I'll ask when I get that done. Thanks for the idea.

BUT, back to the original question...

Does anyone need any tanks drilled?