Cutting holes in glass for overflows

Tek · 04/06/2010, 11:59 AM

I need to cut 2 holes on the side glass of a 65G tank. I have done so on 29G and smaller tanks with a dremel diamond bit, but I am hesitant on this thicker glass. Has anyone been successful or know of anyone local that can assist?

Tek · 04/06/2010, 12:14 PM

NM. I see people are using diamond coated hole saws.

cjilge · 04/06/2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tek

NM. I see people are using diamond coated hole saws.

I just cut my sump 55gl last week with one of the hole saws, and it couldn't have been easier!

cody6766 · 04/06/2010, 02:40 PM

I drilled my new 40 breeder and my 20L with the bits from glass-holes with no issues. I just ran the garden hose over the bit at a trickle while I did it. They also give you free candy with your order! I got a fun dip and some tootsie rolls

The bits are cheap too, especially when you take into account the asspain value of a HOB overflow

Tek · 04/06/2010, 04:29 PM

Ordered a set of 3 diamond hole saws for 25.00 shipped.

04/06/2010, 11:59 AM	#1
Tek Mr. Vu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Cutting holes in glass for overflows I need to cut 2 holes on the side glass of a 65G tank. I have done so on 29G and smaller tanks with a dremel diamond bit, but I am hesitant on this thicker glass. Has anyone been successful or know of anyone local that can assist?

04/06/2010, 02:40 PM	#4
cody6766 My clowns are NEKKED! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 2,974	I drilled my new 40 breeder and my 20L with the bits from glass-holes with no issues. I just ran the garden hose over the bit at a trickle while I did it. They also give you free candy with your order! I got a fun dip and some tootsie rolls The bits are cheap too, especially when you take into account the asspain value of a HOB overflow __________________ "Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others...To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life. Then man must wish to see others suffer in order that he may be virtuous. Such is the nature of altruism." Current Tank Info: 34g Solana mixed reef w/MP20 and 150w Phoenix MH :: 14g Bio Cube Pistol/Goby tank w/LED retro :: 6g Fluval Edge Mantis tank w/LED retro :: 40br Frag Tank w/175w Lumenarc Mini

04/06/2010, 12:14 PM	#2
Tek Mr. Vu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	NM. I see people are using diamond coated hole saws.

04/06/2010, 04:29 PM	#5
Tek Mr. Vu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Ordered a set of 3 diamond hole saws for 25.00 shipped.