Glass cutting?

nano-man · #1 12-27-2005, 04:57 AM

So ,I want to cut 0.5inch glass. I've got 6'x2'x2' , and now I want to chop it all up. It's not tempered , and thier's no plastic (no fire). Then I'd like to drill? "looking for postive NOT negative reinforcement" Thanks and Happy New Year ,Nano

mr_alberta · #2 12-27-2005, 05:29 AM

A buddy of mine zipped through some 1/2" glass with a wet tile saw. Slow and steady...I've also had another friend to the score and snap technique....sometimes that worked, sometimes it didn't.

As for drilling, 1/2" glass is super easy to drill as it is so hard to crack IME.

Salinity Now · #3 12-27-2005, 05:31 AM

I just finished cutting 4 holes for my 65gal tank with the "el cheapo" dremel bits from Lee Valley. I'm also going to cut a few panels of 1/4" glass here shortly to make the internal overflow. Good luck with your project and enjoy it.

nano-man · #4 12-28-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by the masked reefer

I just finished cutting 4 holes for my 65gal tank with the "el cheapo" dremel bits from Lee Valley. I'm also going to cut a few panels of 1/4" glass here shortly to make the internal overflow. Good luck with your project and enjoy it.

Was the "el cheapo" bits located in the La'bargoon area?

Salinity Now · #5 12-28-2005, 01:55 AM

Too bad there wasn't a bargain bin. I'd be in there everyday. It's their everyday low price of $14.00.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...30,43409,43425

AndyL · #6 12-28-2005, 04:47 AM

The powerfist brand ones from princess auto work really well also - kits run under 20$ (the 8pc kit i'm using was like 9$)

Andy

blood_hound · #7 12-28-2005, 11:41 PM

I want to drill 2 of my tank so I can plumb them together do you guys think its safe to drill my tank it a two 55g tank from petsmart????