Do you need your tank drilled? (Okanagan)

wolf_bluejay · #1 04-26-2008, 11:01 PM

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 · #2 04-26-2008, 11:12 PM

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 · #3 04-26-2008, 11:48 PM

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

Myka · #4 04-27-2008, 02:18 AM

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 · #5 04-27-2008, 07:40 PM

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 · #6 04-27-2008, 07:52 PM

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?

#7 04-28-2008, 02:09 AM

I have 50, 60 & 75mm bits that someone is welcome to use if needed.

Regarding technique, I have done quite a few with no problem. Get some plumber's putty to build a dam around the hole. Then fill the dammed (

) area with water. The hole is much easier to start if you hold the bit sideways and just start one corner. Once it is starting to cut, you can straighten it out. Just need to go slow, and make sure you don't run out of water...