Glass Shop near Huntington Beach CA (drilling)

[King Jason]

I've been looking around for a glass shop that will drill 2x 2 3/8 bulkheads in my tank. I contacted Huntington Beach Glass but they are closed till the 2nd...Anyone around here know of anyone else that will come to my house and drill?

 

[mountainbiker619]

Jason, if you find anything, please let me know. I am looking for the same service, in the San Diego area.

David

 

[King Jason]

I was tempted to try it myself, but so far I haven't been able to find a 2 3/8 diamond tip bit.

I was thinking maybe you could use one of the suction cup devices that sucks onto the glass and you turn the rod around the suction cup to cut the glass...but I haven't had any luck finding one.

 

[mountainbiker619]

Jason, try calling Fish 2000 in Tustin 714-838-1862
or
Jeff's exotic Fish in Gardena 310-817-1176

and ask if they know of any place that will do the glass work.

David

 

[King Jason]

Good idea.

 

[LeoR]

Ever heard of the Internet?

Try this search:
Glass shops around HB

LeoR

 

[King Jason]

Smart ass....I've called a few and they won't come to my house and drill...some have also said "We won't take responsibility if it breaks"...so I was looking for someone who has used a particular shop!

 

[LeoR]

I don't think that *anyone* will take responsibility.
And I've had recommended shops mess up as often as others.
So, take your pick and pray

LeoR

 

[King Jason]

So far I keep getting "Is the tank put together"...and if it is we can't do it. LeoR could you give me some names of places you have used?

 

[mountainbiker619]

I called my LSF and they said that 25% crack while drilling. And since I want to have two holes drilled, I think I may persue the box overflow way.

 

[King Jason]

Yuck...My old Box Overflow drove me NUTS! The tubs always get algae in them clogging them up.

The holes I want drilled are for a closed loop. I would be really upset if my brand new 190g tank was cracked...I'm really pissed at myself for not having the builder drill the holes for me. Argh!!!!

 

[golfish]

Why drill holes for a closed loop? I agree it will look a little better but its not needed. The only difference will be 6" of PVC in the tank. Like already stated, your taking a big chance having somebody come to your house to do it. Nobody will cover the cost if the tank cracks.

Call Murray, he drilled his tank...You do know Murray, right?

E-mail me and I can give you his phone number.

 

[King Jason]

Yeah I know Murray....His holes were smaller then mine...My problem is finding the darn drill bit (2 3/8 for 1 1/2 bulkheads). I guess I'm not as daring as Murray! He said it was easy too…I’m just a big woos! Maybe I will shoot me an email.

 

[SPC]

Posted by Mountain:

I called my LSF and they said that 25% crack while drilling. And since I want to have two holes drilled, I think I may persue the box overflow way.

-Did they mean that 25% crack when they drill them?
Steve

 

[golfish]

Yeah I know Murray....His holes were smaller then mine...My problem is finding the darn drill bit (2 3/8 for 1 1/2 bulkheads). I guess I'm not as daring as Murray! He said it was easy too…I’m just a big woos! Maybe I will shoot me an email.

That's a big NOOOOO. Murray drilled his tank for 2" bulkheads

 

[King Jason]

I guess the tank is so damn big that it makes the holes look small...now that I think of it, I remember him caring around the huge durso standpipes....