Tank Drilling Double Check

[Kasey Grohowski]

Going to be drilling my tank in 2 days, just want to double check I have everything correct.
Ryobi corded hammer drill (hammer off, grip is useful.)
3 inch diamond holesaw
3 inch rubber gaskets (doubled up to hold more water)
Drilling Template from Modular Marine
Clamps
That should be all correct? I'm going to duct tape the bottom of the hole before I drill and put towels on the bottom of the tank. Tank is a 220 Marineland, not tempered. Also glass is at least 1/2 inch thick. Weight of the drill while drilling only. Anything I'm missing? Thank you.

 

[Brad Miller]

Are you a religious person ?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Are you a religious person ?

Not necessarily

 

[Brad Miller]

Then I'll pray for you instead
Seriously though....
Just keep the bit wet and most importantly, even the weight of the drill is too much....
Patience, extremely ligh pressure on the blade and also....praying helps

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Then I'll pray for you instead
Seriously though....
Just keep the bit wet and most importantly, even the weight of the drill is too much....
Patience, extremely ligh pressure on the blade and also....praying helps

Drill is 8 pounds,thats too much?

 

[Brad Miller]

Yes, key here is...gentle pressure and let the bit do the work

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Yes, key here is...gentle pressure and let the bit do the work

Just out of curiosity, what would happen if I put too much pressure on the drill?

 

[Brad Miller]

Tends to crack the glass when you get about 1/3rd of the way through

 

[PaulS]

Please make sure you do not have the hammer setting on the drill turned on!!! I have made about 12 holes in tanks with out any problems but I did use a drill press with one finger very lightly on the arm. Seemed like a much better way to go about it.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Please make sure you do not have the hammer setting on the drill turned on!!! I have made about 12 holes in tanks with out any problems but I did use a drill press with one finger very lightly on the arm. Seemed like a much better way to go about it.

You went all the way through no chipping or cracking?