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aroundtuit · 03/29/2006, 07:12 PM

I would recommend an even slower drill speed. One of the few places I've been able to find much detail about drilling an aquarium is on Diamond Drill Bit & Tool's web site. Follow the link above, click on "How to Use Diamond Drills" and read through the whole page. They recommend 500 rpm for a 1" hole and 250 rpm for a 2" hole. I believe this web site has lots of good suggestions including drill speed, drill pressure, cooling, hole location, etc.

03/29/2006, 07:12 PM	#237
aroundtuit Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fenton, MO Posts: 202	I would recommend an even slower drill speed. One of the few places I've been able to find much detail about drilling an aquarium is on Diamond Drill Bit & Tool's web site. Follow the link above, click on "How to Use Diamond Drills" and read through the whole page. They recommend 500 rpm for a 1" hole and 250 rpm for a 2" hole. I believe this web site has lots of good suggestions including drill speed, drill pressure, cooling, hole location, etc. __________________ What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. And what I do, I understand. -Chinese Proverb Current Tank Info: 110 G Fresh water - 125 Gal Reef not set up yet.