Hole in one

[Tagamet]

No, it's not a golf story. I just got finished drilling a hole in a tank to be used as a sump. Just thought that I'd post here, because prior to this, I'd never tried it. It actually went much more smothly than I thought. In fact, I only tried it because I was willing to replace the glass after I broke it, by trying to drill it (lol).
It was pretty much as described in an old thread that was here on RC, but moved to:

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/s...?threadid=26536

I'm testing the bulkhead for leaks even as I type. Just need to hook it up and I'll be ready for a massive water change on the new SPS tank. I have about 50 gallons all mixed and heated (and another 30 RO/DI run and ready for mixing).

This was a VERY exciting weekend (but I don't get out much).
Tagamet

[GarSrtn]

Getting a 404 error on that link. Can you please repost it?

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by GarSrtn
Getting a 404 error on that link. Can you please repost it?

Huh! I tested it just last night and it worked (FROM THE POST). Today it doesn't. I have to go to work, but will loook it up later today.
Tagamet
(Thormor25 also has it)

[zooqi]

Good job Tag
I drilled a tank two nights ago and took picture one by one and have not gotten a chance to post it in our club's site. I just drilled 10 gal for the pictures.

[thomor25]

He is refering to this one I did

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=234382

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by thomor25
He is refering to this one I did

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=234382

thomor25,
I discovered an omission in your procedure last night. You never mentioned that it might not be a great idea to use a hammer (however gently) to "encourage" a pipe into the bulkhead. Now I have to try to glue a piece of plexiglass to the inside, to cover the breakage (lol, I never fail to amaze myself). If they have to put labels on the coffee at McDonalds warning people that it's "HOT", you should have included the step that says, "Use of a hammer to encourage pipes to fit the bulkhead, may result in breakage".

HTH,
Tagamet

[zooqi]

That is an easy way and shortcut too.
Originally posted by Tagamet
use a hammer
:D :D

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by zooqi
That is an easy way and shortcut too.

:D :D

But did you ever try to get the hole to come out ROUND? It's TOUGH!
:D
Tagamet

[zooqi]

I figured out how to do that and will try it sometimes this week. I put the rubber from the bulkhead on the glass and used marker from inside and outside to mark the circle this way if I cleaned outside then I still have the inside circle but I figured out how to get it straight perfect and will try it and will try to update with pictures.

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by zooqi
I figured out how to do that and will try it sometimes this week. I put the rubber from the bulkhead on the glass and used marker from inside and outside to mark the circle this way if I cleaned outside then I still have the inside circle but I figured out how to get it straight perfect and will try it and will try to update with pictures.

I meant with a HAMMER.
Tag

[zooqi]

What you think I meant :D :D :D

[sixpackrt]

i think im going to buy this set of diamond bits
http://members.aol.com:/t3wolf/30pcz.jpg
or this set
http://www.whatsforless.com/pictures/diamond_bits.JPG

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by sixpackrt
i think im going to buy this set of diamond bits
http://members.aol.com:/t3wolf/30pcz.jpg

Wow, cool bits! Where'd you see those? (I'll bet they'd cost a few bucks).
Tag

[thomor25]

hey mo when you fully moving ncpars over to my server, and did you get my pm about my frind looking for the tank.

[sixpackrt]

ebay
here is a link
bits (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2669764551&category=34087)
but they make different grits i dont know which grit to get
im thinking something in the middle
grit size: #40, #80, #150, #240, #400, and #600 grits
]

[Tagamet]

I just paid 7 or 8 dollars for ONE diamond bit. $47.50 for a set seems like a good buy. I wish I wasn't totally broke!
Tagamet

[sixpackrt]

thats for 6 sets:eek1:
grit size: #40, #80, #150, #240, #400, and #600 grits

[sixpackrt]

http://www.whatsforless.com/pictures/diamond_bits.JPG
more bits (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=267261)

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by sixpackrt
thats for 6 sets:eek1:
grit size: #40, #80, #150, #240, #400, and #600 grits

You're correct. I read it wrong. I'm still broke (g).
Tagamet

[sixpackrt]

i just bidded on this set grit size: #150
http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/88/9d/b4_1.JPGbits (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2670068841&category=10323)

[Tagamet]

Originally posted by sixpackrt
i just bidded on this set grit size: #150
bits (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=267261)
http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/88/9d/b4_1.JPG

We'll know where to go when we need a hole cut !
Tagamet

PS The Eagles pulled out a last minute, come from behind win over Green Bay - cool.

[zooqi]

I got the same set but I paid $0 for it and it was the last one at a friend's shop (good to have friends) And they work very good and you can start the hole with the thin one and then expand it with the other one and cut it with another.

Thomor: I have been busy and by the time I get home I check my emails and take pain killers and sleep. :) I will give you a call today to let you know about the hood. The size I wrote on my wall in the basement that day and I usually call around in the car and forget about it. I will find out today and will try to get the server going this week. Give me a call if you are up for a drive this coming Sunday to Rochester or anybody else.