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Anyone confident in drilling glass?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Kylie, Dec 4, 2010.

  1. Dec 4, 2010 #1
    Kylie

    Kylie Inactive User

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    I've always just taken my tanks to Sea of Marvels to be drilled but that costs me about $70 for three holes to be drilled. I'm looking for two 3/4" return holes and one 1" drain hole. I live in Coralville and am hoping to have the tank ready to go around mid January. I have the tank now, and FishBrain is going to be helping me redo the silicone. If there is anyone interested in helping, I love to bake and can make it worth your while in whatever treats you desire /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif Or cash if that's your sweet tooth haha
     
  2. Dec 4, 2010 #2
    AJ

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    I know Craig and Adam are going to be drilling a bunch of tanks for Craig's new store. Check with him on pricing for drilling. It would be a good opportunity to go up and see his new store too!

    --AJ
     
  3. Dec 4, 2010 #3
    Kylie

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    Thats a good idea! Thanks /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  4. Dec 4, 2010 #4
    Foo

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    Can I just come, watch,and eat baked treats?
     
  5. Dec 4, 2010 #5
    Kylie

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    You are more than welcome if someone ends up coming here.
     
  6. Dec 4, 2010 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Sure bring it up sometime & Adam or I can drill it for you.
     
  7. Dec 5, 2010 #7
    adampottebaum

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    Yea I just drilled 50 tanks last week(no breaks), so I'm kind of an "expert"! haha
     
  8. Dec 5, 2010 #8
    Kylie

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    Yay! Thats good to know. I'm in the process of convincing Brian to go up this week. What night works best for you guys? Tuesday or Friday night don't work for me. And the soonest I'll be able to leave Iowa City is 4pm (LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!!)
     
  9. Dec 5, 2010 #9
    adampottebaum

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    Pretty much any day this week I'll be there. We have pretty much all whole saws and bulkheads in stock right now. If there's anything you need(dry goods), let us know right a way and we can order it in.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2010 #10
    Gered

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    Did you use a drill press or free style it when you drilled them? Seems tiring if you had to hold it the whole time haha! I did my 40 and really drilling tanks is not that bad. You just can't psych yourself out which is why I think most people are scared to do it.
     
  11. Dec 5, 2010 #11
    adampottebaum

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    Cordless drill! I told Craig to buy me a drill press but he called me a wuss.
     
  12. Dec 5, 2010 #12
    Gered

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    How many did Craig drill?
     
  13. Dec 5, 2010 #13
    adampottebaum

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    Haha, good one!
     

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