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Midknight
11-24-2006, 05:46 PM
Hi everybody,
As stated above I am thinking of putting a 1” (or 1.25” hole) in the upper corner of my 10 G for a return.
I know the glass is on 1/8th thick and figured it was too thin to hold without cracking the glass.:neutral:
NOW… Could I just attach a second of 1/8th glass to reinforce this? Or do I even need to worry about it:question:
Thanks
Dan
You can actually custom order a tank from Seastar with holes drilled in them where you need for a fairly reasonable price. I think you will end up cracking the glass trying that.
Midknight
11-24-2006, 05:56 PM
Yes, but I have a number of old tanks and lots of time on my hands. :wink:
Was also going to cut an over flow into it also. :lol:
Well I guess you can always experiment since you have extra tanks then. Im guessing you will have a tough time drilling 1/8" glass.
Richy44
11-24-2006, 08:08 PM
Nice and easy see, thats the way you do it!
When cutting a notch, I always drill a hole in each corner first..that way the inside corners are radiused and less prone to cracking.
Rich............
tranvictor
11-24-2006, 10:11 PM
It'll work, I drilled a five gallon with a 1" hole and it didn't crack. You just have to be careful, and make sure that the hole is approx. 2" from every side. I drilled mine for an above tank fuge.
It'll work, I drilled a five gallon with a 1" hole and it didn't crack. You just have to be careful, and make sure that the hole is approx. 2" from every side. I drilled mine for an above tank fuge.
What did you use to drill the glass?
tranvictor
12-05-2006, 02:25 PM
I took it into AI in Edmonton, and used the press drill.
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