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FlamesFan · 12/25/2007, 11:48 PM

So I figured id post up my success story. After reading this thread over and over and finally getting around to ordering some cheap-o bits from that ebay guy people recommend here, I drilled out 3 one and a half holes on the bottom of my tank. One return and 2 for drain (herbie overflow)

Here`s some pics... all I can say is if you pound a beer right before you do it to calm your nerves everything will go fine

Tools used:
- milwaukee cordless drill on high speed (im possitive anyting that turns the bit will work just fine)
- Plumbers Toilet bowl setting ring thing to hold water. Worked great in retaining water and easily moved from hole to hole, and cost me a whole 0.88 cents at home depot
- 45mm glass cutting bit purchased from the ebay guy many people recommend in this thread
- One can of molson pilsner for the nerves.

12/25/2007, 11:48 PM	#818
FlamesFan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 378	So I figured id post up my success story. After reading this thread over and over and finally getting around to ordering some cheap-o bits from that ebay guy people recommend here, I drilled out 3 one and a half holes on the bottom of my tank. One return and 2 for drain (herbie overflow) Here`s some pics... all I can say is if you pound a beer right before you do it to calm your nerves everything will go fine Tools used: - milwaukee cordless drill on high speed (im possitive anyting that turns the bit will work just fine) - Plumbers Toilet bowl setting ring thing to hold water. Worked great in retaining water and easily moved from hole to hole, and cost me a whole 0.88 cents at home depot - 45mm glass cutting bit purchased from the ebay guy many people recommend in this thread - One can of molson pilsner for the nerves.