drilling tank q?

[jubjubrsx]

here's a stupid question i havent drilled a tank before. so my question is i have some really weak like 5.5v drill (pretty cheap kind that come in combo kits) and a 13v beastly drill. realizing you shouldnt put much pressure on the glass are weaker drills better to use then the higher end ones?

[AlexB650]

no--when it gets closer to punching through, the diamond holesaw bit gets harder (for the drill) to spin. just be sure the glass isn't getting too hot cuz that will cause it to crack. if you can, clamp a garden hose on it to keep it cool and drill away with your "beastly drill."

[IPT]

Here's an awesome drilling thread.
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=603816

[jubjubrsx]

^^i read that thread many of times trying to build up the courage to drill it, i was just trying to find out if a weaker low voltage drill is better then a high voltage drill

[panaboy95]

it is not as hard as you might think. i drilled six holes in the back of my 150 in about a 45 min. and that counts two beers. keep it wet and don't get in a hurry.

[Myrddraal]

I used my 18v ryobi for both of mine. Just don't go full speed on the drill, and you'll be fine. I also used an angle guide from harbor freight for my second whole, it kept it nice and straight.

[IPT]

You may just need to do it in steps if the battery dies. You are not applying a lot of presure so there is not power needed. It basically just grids thru the glass so it just takes time and repetition.

[IPT]

FWIW I used a 19V Kawasaki at full RPM's on it's slow setting. I've drilled 6 holes so far without a glich. The first is the hardest (mentally). Smooth sailing after the first success.