advise and help drilling my tank

[nkelr]

as yall know my 110 is in the works. i need someone that has experience drilling tanks. i need the one hole bored from 7\8 to 1 1\4 and i need another 1 1\4 hole drilled in the other corner. the glass is 5\8 thick i think. my local glass shop said he can do it, but i dont trust him and i dont have a way to get it to him just yet. id be willing to compensate if needed. someone please put me in the right direction.

 

[Bri Guy]

I have the 1 1/2" glass hole cutter (fits the smaller bulkheads Fleet Farm sells) but with only 2 holes under my belt I wouldn't drill it, but you could borrow it and try yourself.....

 

[jmkarcz]

Hey Bri... give me a ref...
...or anyone else out there that got holes from me...

Sent pm. but you need to call me so I can assess what your getting into and the risks involved.

Jason

 

[kesslerkid01]

jm drilled a bunch of tanks for me did a wonderful job

 

[Bri Guy]

J, 2 Weeks ago I would have, but I didn't want to keep the referrals coming, unless they were also buying stuff from you.

But yes the 0-Holy one is definitely the way to go Nick.

edit, ps Nick since your starting a new tank build, J's place is the best starting grounds for that lots of parts and ideas in his basement.....

 

[PrisonCityReef]

Yes, J has been absolutely awesome to deal with for looting, I mean, buying some of his used stuff. Awesome guy all around for that matter. Never used him myself for drilling, but he has MANY successfully drilled holes under his belt.

 

[jmkarcz]

Almost surprised Nick didn't post pics...he's the proud owner of some monster holes he has to fill now in that tank. He had me put 2 1.25" bulkheads for a drain and one for a return. Thats A LOT of water. I wish him the best of luck, He has a great ambitious plan on his plate and more energy that I have.

Thanks for gas money Nick. The poor boy does not have to beg his wife this week. She thinks your awesome but I think you made me earn it honestly. 3 holes in 5/8" glass in an hour.

Good luck with your build. See you for that skimmer in a day or so.

Thank you guys for the kind words to. I didn't expect so many to chime in!
J

 

[nkelr]

yeah i figured id wait till i got the overflows build and the sump set up then the pics will come in the build thread. cant stop thanking you enough for the holes. the only thing i wish i would have asked you is to help me get that heavy sob on my work bench. this is the only drawback to having a big tank. I HATE MOVING THEM!!!!!!!! :horse: