Need some help.....

that's is better than $40.
look at it that way.

 

bulk reef supply has them cheap but they work good

 

Hey man, put your $20 toward renewing your membership and I'll let you borrow the hole saws that I have. I even have some of the plumbers putty that you can have for the job. I have the saws for the 3/4", 1" ABS and 2" Schedule 80 bulkheads. I may have one for a 1/2" ABS...but not sure about that. Let me know if you want to borrow these.

--AJ

 

if I remember correctly AC&C does it for 10 bucks a hole

 

I've drilled probably 4 or 5 tanks, it's easy. I can help you if you want, but this week is not good...maybe next week? Basically you just need the plumbers putty, some water, a drill, hole saw and patience. The bigger the tank, the lower the risk as thicker glass drills better. That said, I've also drilled 10 gallon tanks with no issues. Mark where you want the hole, set up a ring of plumbers putty, and start drilling. I like to start out by getting one edge set in place (so drilling at a slight angle), then moving it to the straight, upright position. Let the hole saw do the work. Be patient and don't force it. Put a towel that you can throw away in the tank to catch the glass, water and glass filings. Once the hole is done, wrap the towel up and throw it away. IMO, you should also throw away the plumbers putty too as it ends up with a layer of glass filings on it that can get into your hands when you try to re-use it. Let me know if you want to bring your tank over and we can get it drilled next week.

--AJ

 

I've not tried that method on glass, but I know it works well with drilling wood.  Makes sense that it would make for a cleaner cut hole.  I'll have to try that.
--AJ

 

PM me and let's schedule a time.  Next weekend is not good, but we can work on scheduling for a week night.
--AJ