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Hole saw kit in CR

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ThyRaven, Jul 7, 2014.

  1. Jul 7, 2014 #1
    ThyRaven

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    Anyone have a hole saw kit I could borrow tomorrow or Wednesday?
    Need to drill a new hole in my pond tank for a 2" bulk head but can't remember the outer diameter.
    I'd prefer to find someone local to the Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha/Marion area since this would be a simple size and drill process.
     
  2. Jul 7, 2014 #2
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    I got one but down In ic
     
  3. Jul 7, 2014 #3
    ThyRaven

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    Right about now I'd make the drive lol. What time do you head to work in the morning? Is the Casey's off of I-380 near North Liberty close to home?
     
  4. Jul 7, 2014 #4
    ThyRaven

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    Hold that thought Zach I may have found one closer but if I havent by morning Ill try to contact you again to borrow yours.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2014 #5
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Isnt the pond tank plastic?
     
  6. Jul 7, 2014 #6
    mthomp

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    You can Order a complete hole saw kit from brs for 20 bucks.....probably cheaper then gas
     
  7. Jul 7, 2014 #7
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    Yeah should be plastic. I have tomorrow off but have an appointment at 10 and noon. Willl be repairing tanks in between though so let me know. (Wish me luck bunch of job interviews!)
     
  8. Jul 7, 2014 #8
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    a 20 hole saw kit...? Is the kit made of plastic...? Why so cheap?
     
  9. Jul 7, 2014 #9
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    If it is plastic go to Harbor Freight. THey have a nice one dirt cheap
     
  10. Jul 7, 2014 #10
    mthomp

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    16 piece. Not for glass though
     
  11. Jul 7, 2014 #11
    ThyRaven

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    Might check into the Harbor Freight deal. I only need it this one time but I am an independent IT contractor so never know when I may need it. The HF kit are they for wood or metal? And yes the pond tank is plastic. Thick tho.
     
  12. Jul 7, 2014 #12
    abower Ryan, Ia

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    I got a hole saw kit I bought for 18 dollars at norbys in Manchester just for the purpose of drilling holes for bulkheads. Thiesens should stock the same or just hit up harbor freight. Take the bulkhead in with you and you could snag the exact size you need for 10. The kit is so cheap because its just stamped steel so not worth a damn for construction but great for thin stock and plastics; a good hobby kit. I stripped one of them out at the arbor drilling through half inch plywood but to be fair it was a WAY over powered, 9 amp drill.

    To answer your question you could borrow this kit if your willing to pick up and drop off at engineering on county home rd and hwy 13.
     
  13. Jul 7, 2014 #13
    ThyRaven

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    I'll keep that in mind abower since I am pretty close but I do need to run my daughter to Trinity on the South side of town so HF isnt that far away from there. I'll keep you guys posted on what route I take to get this tank drilled. Thought about putting in a new 1.5" bulk head and adapting up to 2" for the return pump but I'm afraid the intake pressure would be to much.
     
  14. Jul 7, 2014 #14
    tbraz Marion, IA

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    I have a Milwaukee kit you could borrow, it should have something that would work for you
     
  15. Jul 8, 2014 #15
    ThyRaven

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    Thanks for all the offers but I made it to harbor Freight to find there 8 piece kit on sale for $9! Couldnt pass that up! Then went to Theisens and grabbed a new bulk head. Forgot those guys cost $13 lol
     
  16. Jul 11, 2014 #16
    Reefman

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    Theisens has bulkheads for Reef Tanks?
     
  17. Jul 11, 2014 #17
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Yes they sell water storage tanks and farm equipment. They may call them something different but they are the same
     

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