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Fish talk => General Aquarium Discussion => Topic started by: jason on November 05, 2005, 11:25:00 AM

Title: drilling tanks
Post by: jason on November 05, 2005, 11:25:00 AM
I was wondering were most people get there tanks drilled, or can you do it yourself easily and safely.
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Post by: dammwoman on November 05, 2005, 12:29:56 PM
Bob drill holes in tanks.  Price depends on how many you want and how far he has to travel.
Its a bit tricky but possible to do yourself but the biggest problem is the diamond drills used are very expensive so not worth the money unless you are using a lot.
Linda
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Post by: jason on November 05, 2005, 12:47:09 PM
which bob????
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Post by: wrk21 on November 05, 2005, 01:46:42 PM
bob down............

where are you? ill tell you the nearest person that will do it for you...


i know there was one guy that charged $10.00 for the first hole and $5.00 for each after that.....but that was a while ago, and now fuel has gone up so might have his prices....


 ))o
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Post by: dammwoman on November 05, 2005, 01:51:46 PM
We at Dayboro.
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Post by: wrk21 on November 05, 2005, 02:04:47 PM
linda, i know where you are !!!!

i did mean jason.


 ))o
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Post by: Cory Fan on November 05, 2005, 02:37:44 PM
Hi Jason,

I guess it is not that hard to drill it yourself. I had just drilled the first hole this morning. :lol:

[img:737eb9b1a4]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/CoryFan/Tankdrilled.jpg[/img:737eb9b1a4]

Also the diamond core drill is not that expensive neither if you planning to drill many holes. I get mine ~$40-50. Not too sure as get them few months ago :oops:

Cheers
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Post by: jason on November 05, 2005, 06:19:33 PM
i am at bracken ridge the nth side(gods own country side)
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Post by: wrk21 on November 05, 2005, 08:53:47 PM
well then bobs ya man..............


 ))o
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Post by: jason on November 05, 2005, 09:15:45 PM
who is bob???
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Post by: bryce2003 on November 07, 2005, 03:00:24 PM
Jason,
Bob- Grumpyold.
He drilled a few holes for me a while ago and I will be getting him back in the future to do some more if possible. I can't remember the price but the best bit about the whole exercise was the info and experiences he shared was worth it's weight in gold. The holes he drilled where just a bonus the way I saw it. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Bryce.
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Post by: Monty on November 07, 2005, 09:48:54 PM
How many holes were you after...and what size ?
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Post by: cosmotiger1 on November 10, 2005, 03:47:01 PM
[quote:5cbd5ab3d5]Also the diamond core drill is not that expensive neither if you planning to drill many holes. I get mine ~$40-50.[/quote:5cbd5ab3d5]

thats pretty cheap mine cost near $200 but i got a good quality one cause idrill holes for people by the way i do it for $20 first hole an $15 each after. im in grafton
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Post by: here fishie fishie on November 10, 2005, 03:55:35 PM
Grafton, didn't know hicks keep fish in glass tanks  :lol:

Frenchy :D
Title: drilling tanks pretty easy
Post by: plokijuhygtfr on December 02, 2005, 09:50:11 AM
i found drilling tanks pretty easy

1/ variable speed drill
2/constant water on drill site
3/ go slow

i even didnot take the fish out of the tank,just lower the water level

i have  a couple of never used small diamond drills i am willing to sell @ $25 ea

ring dave on 54506309
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