Drilling an extra hole

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by Titus99

+1 on clutch setting. Learned that the hard way

This is what scares me.....

[Proteus]

What happened with me is the clutch was off and when the bit started to break through it tourqed up and cracked glass. So with the clutch at lightest setting and a couple inches between hole it will be ok. Like stated you should be able to hold the chuck very easily

[FishyFishy!]

It's honestly not that bad at all. Have you tried to practice on a junk sheet of glass yet? If not, I highly recommend doing so. Thats what I did to get started. I drilled 4 holes before even touching my main tank. All came out great in the the Practice runs, so I did my main. Aside from a few small chips on the outside when the bit came through, all went well.

The worst part IMO is getting the hole started. I learned the best way is to brace the drill with one hand on the glass and drill, hold the bit at an angle so that just one tiny part touches the glass first, then slowely start angling the bit so that it's flat and 100% of it is touching the glass. This works great.

I also had a garden hose pouring constantly on the bit/hole for lubrication and it worked great. It also washes away the glass dust.

[paddyob]

Good tip on scrap piece.... Now do I have or can I find some.

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

It's honestly not that bad at all. Have you tried to practice on a junk sheet of glass yet? If not, I highly recommend doing so. Thats what I did to get started. I drilled 4 holes before even touching my main tank. All came out great in the the Practice runs, so I did my main. Aside from a few small chips on the outside when the bit came through, all went well.

The worst part IMO is getting the hole started. I learned the best way is to brace the drill with one hand on the glass and drill, hold the bit at an angle so that just one tiny part touches the glass first, then slowely start angling the bit so that it's flat and 100% of it is touching the glass. This works great.

I also had a garden hose pouring constantly on the bit/hole for lubrication and it worked great. It also washes away the glass dust.

[FishyFishy!]

I have plenty if I was in edmonton!! haha. I'm sure you can find someone up there that has tonnes of them lying around.

[gregzz4]

If it hasn't already been mentioned, try to drill from the wet side
This way any glass chipping won't be against your bulkhead seal

[Proteus]

I have lots of glass if you want to meet me this weekend ill give you some