Need Help, drill a small hole on my tank

[BrnadonMI]

Need to drill a 1/2inch hole on 0.2inch(5mm) thick glass. Nano tank. new, no water.
Zip code: 92614

Does anyone know how to do this and good at it (will pay). I ll bring the tank to you. It’s totally ok if u break it! Will still pay.
or which store I can get someone to drill it for me?

Thanks for reading

 

[cvu]

I did drill a 1.75 or 2 inch on my 3/8 inch tank for the overflow. I was provided with a rectangular acrylic template with a hole in the middle that tightly fit the circular drill bit. It kept the drill bit stayed fix in place but the glass still chipped a little. I don't know this technique is good for your situation since 0.2 inch is quite thin in my opinion

 

[Steve d]

I have.5” dimond hole drill bit you can borrow with sucktion cup holder. But you told have to do at your own risk. Your welcome to borrow though

 

[BrnadonMI]

I have.5” dimond hole drill bit you can borrow with sucktion cup holder. But you told have to do at your own risk. Your welcome to borrow though

Thanks. I have all the tools. I just don't trust myself! I have drilled a few fish tanks before. They were all in bigger tanks with thicker glass. This tank feels very fragile. I think I will break it. If there is no choice, I will try it.

 

[BrnadonMI]

I did drill a 1.75 or 2 inch on my 3/8 inch tank for the overflow. I was provided with a rectangular acrylic template with a hole in the middle that tightly fit the circular drill bit. It kept the drill bit stayed fix in place but the glass still chipped a little. I don't know this technique is good for your situation since 0.2 inch is quite thin in my opinion

I will try ur method if I dont find other solutions. I never tried to use a template before. Sounds better

 

[wishntoboutside]

It a piece of tile and practice on it. It's almost like cutting the same thing. The suction cup brackets are key.

 

[H&A Aquatics]

Have you confirmed that its not laminated glass?

 

[BrnadonMI]

Have you confirmed that its not laminated glass?

did not find in the description. This is a link for the fish tank https://www.amazon.com/Ultum-Nature...refix=2.5gal+shallow+fish+tank,aps,117&sr=8-1

 

[BrnadonMI]

is there any fish store have this service? or Any store

 

[Tangerine Speedo]

1/2 inch? is there going to be a bulkhead? how clean does it have to be? I drilled two holes in a 2.5g tank 1/16 glass for 1/2 bulkheads.

 

[BrnadonMI]

1/2 inch? is there going to be a bulkhead? how clean does it have to be? I drilled two holes in a 2.5g tank 1/16 glass for 1/2 bulkheads.
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no bulkhead. The hole is on the bottom glass. Need to be a very clean cut.

 

[BrnadonMI]

do u want to try it? Sent pm. Tangerine

 

[rosawilliam0926]

Need to drill a 1/2inch hole on 0.2inch(5mm) thick glass. Nano tank. new, no water.
Zip code: 92614

Does anyone know how to do this and good at it (will pay). I ll bring the tank to you. It’s totally ok if u break it! Will still pay.
or which store I can get someone to drill it for me?

Thanks for reading

I can help with the process if you don’t mind and am so sure at that.

 

[H&A Aquatics]

did not find in the description. This is a link for the fish tank https://www.amazon.com/Ultum-Nature-Systems-Clear-Rimless/dp/B08F12YN3S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B0SPNNP5YWKF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AeOCxEZOAVGg9CVfLWy5VUa70IhseuswJW91OyWCOCC9KjnhUE9HQQP0ZNRyh7TYUlW3mI2kKA6-hcgNgBCkic6Byz72v8vwsIHtBBEKKR_9K3fwJP86d3ME1AP6L7AV6GHx9G2aFKoBPE_8afOiE7MbzR64sZ4gdDjy8JztYwY6yaOqOaL2sOgw9sNsHG3rH5ZgtUpllVh-db84dDtfu5tltac-xS53Gjke-q7f12OaO_KdFYkw0UXtjwa4Gao8rjHFKOdIpRPgYEdx1Zevk-67RJLGaj7x-74r1Z-Oiww.Bo4rOS8hA9v5FZLuzUlyNce9tsXS8du3BfzQycC1xGI&dib_tag=se&keywords=2.5gal+shallow+fish+tank&qid=1721452855&sprefix=2.5gal+shallow+fish+tank,aps,117&sr=8-1

Look how to check before you do anything.

 

[BrnadonMI]

I can help with the process if you don’t mind and am so sure at that.

Pm sent

 

[Tangerine Speedo]

Doing a super clean cut involves starting with a smaller hole and grinding it out to size from both sides. It can be tricky doing it free hand, but can be done. And yes, find out if it is tempered