nico Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 What tools, techniques etc are required to cut/drill holes in 10mm thick glass. I was thinking hole size would be between 15mm and 20mm for an overflow system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Nico said... > What tools, techniques etc are required to cut/drill holes in > 10mm thick glass. Get it done by a professional. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilo Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Alternatively make yourself an overflow using the container/siphon system: http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/grantglazer/Aquarium/tricklefilter.htm With these you can easily adjust the water level in the tank (lift or lower it) or change the capacity of the system (use a larger siphon tube), things you won't be able to do with a drilled overflow. Cheers Shilo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Now that's a great idea. I'll have to add that to my list of stuff to do if I ever get the money and ambition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Hey Nico (missed you at club meeting on Wednesday!) My partner Mark (Pies) is currently setting up a marine aquarium and had to get two 25mm holes cut in 10mm glass. I would definately recommend getting it done by a professional. We went to Wellington Glass on Torrens Terrace in Wellington, and they charged $5 per hole, not bad for piece of mind really! 10mm glass is expensive and it would be a shame to break it! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 hi Nico. City Glass at tremaine palmerston north r the experts....others refused n were dubious..no guarantee....etc...but they took up the challenge confidently n cut me 10mm glass exactly as i've requested. obviously ask around locally first but definitely seek professional help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Heya Nico, As Jane said i've just been through this, have it done by professionals. Also is the overflow system to be used in conjunction with a sump? If so I have some excellent information on overlfow systems with standpipes that allow you controll waterflow and avoid tank drainage as well as being perfectly silent. I've built 2 of these Durso standpipes and know where to get all the bits and pieces from etc. You more than welcome to over and look at my tank if you like. Although it will have water in it very soon (its in the final stages of being built) and i'm just starting to paint the stand. Cheers Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interfecus Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 I would also suggest a professional but if you must try it yourself for some reason then it should be done submerged in water. It dampens vibrations and reduced risk of cracking. Professionals use proper dampeners for this. I once tried cutting a thin piece of glass after reading that this worked. Using a pair of scissors in a bathroom sink I managed to cut it in half, but created a few side cracks in doing so. 10mm would be alot harder to cut cleanly than a 1mm piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico Posted April 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Finally managed to get these holes cut, done professional (thanks people for that), Task completed by The Glass Shoppe in Porirua, $5 a hole. But they did "clearly" state all care and NO responsibility should any issue occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Good to hear it has been done with no problems nico. Sounds funny to have to pay for a hole doesn't it? Of course, if you were digging for a fence etc you are paying for holes as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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