Who Drills Glass tanks?

[Avstepper]

OK I got one of those cad lite tanks with the cheap metric pvc, after reading about all the trouble people are having with it I decided to drill the tank out to reg size and use American size bulk heads and pvc, before I set it up, so here is my question, does anybody know where I can take this tank to have it drilled? I live up by lake arrowhead, but will drive if I have to, To get this done! thanks :help (2):

 

[BigDaddyStar]

I can do it..free of charge..don't think my hole saws are any good though anymore..I would buy from ebay..get one and bring it here if you want. And bring a large hefty bag..just in case.

 

[Avstepper]

I can do it..free of charge..don't think my hole saws are any good though anymore..I would buy from ebay..get one and bring it here if you want. And bring a large hefty bag..just in case.

You are kidding about the bag, right? lol

 

[xmas_one]

It's really easy, just get some saws and DIY. There's a zillion videos on YouTube you can watch to get the feel for it.

 

[BigDaddyStar]

Lol... yeah..At least I hope. it's actually pretty easy to do just takes a steady hand and about 10 minutes

You are kidding about the bag, right? lol

 

[Goober]

Yup patience is key but I'm with you though. I wouldn't wanna do it myself if it was a new tank and you've never done it before

 

[Confuse]

Chad at Coral Gazers drills tanks.

 

[Timb]

I broke at least 7 tanks (10gal) before I got 9 tanks drilled

 

[oredith]

small tanks with thin glass are more susceptible to breaking when drilling. those tanks only use 1/8" glass.

 

[BigDaddyStar]

There's always the chance it could break but it's actually pretty sturdy stuff..I think It would hard to actually shatter one.

But let me know if you want..I am probably the closest person to you..All the holes saws are usually metric. You just got to find the one that matches standard system and your bulkhead. Buy the bulkhead first and measure it to confirm what you need

 

[lowbudget]

coral gazer drills holes

 

[oredith]

coral gazer drills holes

and chad will sometimes cut glass for you too.

waka waka

 

[Avstepper]

Thanks Guy's. I called cad lite and they drilled it for me free of charge, I just had to take it to them, but thanks all for the offers and the help.
and one of these days I need to get out and down to chads shop. I will be starting a build thread on this tank soon.

 

[xmas_one]

That was nice of them to do, good to hear you got it sorted.