Drilling glass hole...

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I've done it before, but I can't find the template I used. :( I started to drill my 75g before I remembered I would need a template. The drill slipped. :( How should I do this?
     
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  2. vankirk

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    Start drilling with the drill at a 45 degree angle till it bits good, then slooowy rotate the drill up. good luck
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

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    That sounds scary. lol.

    What do you mean by "rotating it up" ?
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yup drill from an angle and slowly rotate upright. 45 degrees is too much more like 30 at the most.
     
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  5. 2in10

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    Slowly move the bit so it goes from a slight angle to the whole cutting edge in contact with the glass.

    Go to Glass-Holes.com and watch their video.
     
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  6. Seano Hermano

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    OK. Thanks, guys.
     
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  7. Magnus

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    But start rotating upwards before you cut completely through!!
    Just let the bit get a good bite and then start leveling it so your hole is even in all edges and perfectly round.

    Good luck!! I promise you it's not rocket science.
     
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  8. Seano Hermano

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