Drilled My Brand New 125

[Toddo]

Had to share this with someone. This is the first tank I have ever drilled and I'm really happy with how it turned out. I'm a sump guy now!

 

[joedodge]

nice man looks good i would have been a nervous reck, but thats what makes it fun

 

[12 Volt Man]

nice. based on the cross brace, it looks like that is an Aqueon/Allglass tank and only the bottom is tempered on that brand..

 

[Toddo]

Yup ....AllGlass. And I was a tad nervous doing this. But after seeing all the driling videos I had to try it.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

Nice job. Doesn't look to have much shelling.

 

[Toddo]

Yes the shelling is almost none. I think the key to that is to support the piece from the back as you are cutting through. That way it doesn't drop out and break that last bit that is still attached. I used duct tape and held a piece of plywood underneath against the glass as the bit was breaking through.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

Good thinking!

 

[zennzzo]

Yeah, easier than most people think...the worse part is the 2nd guessing if the layout is correct AFTER you start boring the hole
and of course the "fingernails on chalkboard" noise...
What type of overflow box did you use?

 

[Yanbbrox]

Good stuff glad it worked out ok for you. I must admit I wouldn't like to do it, but I said that when I cut the liner for the drain in my pond, now I happily do it for anyone of a nervous nature

 

[zennzzo]

Good stuff glad it worked out ok for you. I must admit I wouldn't like to do it, but I said that when I cut the liner for the drain in my pond, now I happily do it for anyone of a nervous nature

That 2nd guessing right at the first cut of that spendy liner must have been nerve wracking...