Drilling my Skimmate Collector

[altezza]

I dont want to crack this thing, is there a safe way to drill it, because im tire of having to dump it every two days..my skimmer is going crazy.

 

Even if it isnt, i still want to drill it.

 

any advice?

[zoozilla]

Hello -

 

IMHO, the best way i've found to drill acrylic is to tape both side of the item you are going to drill with duct tape (it helps to stop possible chipping/cracking). Then starting with the smallest drill bit you have, make the initial hole. Then gradually make the hole bigger with larger diameter bits until you reach the final diameter you want. Make sure to take your time when you drill. Dont force the drill bit. I just finished drilling the top plate of my KalkReactor a few hours ago using this method.

 

Good Luck...

Edited January 20, 2007 by zoozilla

[altezza]

Hello -

 

IMHO, the best way i've found to drill acrylic is to tape both side of the item you are going to drill with duct tape. Then starting with the smallest drill bit you have, make the initial hole. Then gradually make the hole bigger with larger diameter bits until you reach the final diameter you want. I just finished drilling the top plate of my KalkReactor a few hours ago using this method.

 

Good Luck...

 

 

i could just use any regular wood drill for this? btw, this is for an ASM G2

[zoozilla]

Yep... The key is to take your time and not force the drill bit...

 

DONT drill too close to the edge of the acrylic material. It increases the chances of cracking :(

 

Whoops, almost forgot: Use a low speed, and use a bit of soap to lubricate the drill bit..

 

If you aren't comfortable using an ordinary drill bit for wood, drill bits made specifically for plastic applications is usually available from plastics suppliers.

Hope this helps...

Edited January 20, 2007 by zoozilla

[jason the filter freak]

Also you may maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, consider heating up a trash bit and starting a hole by melting though, a very tiny hole, then SLOWLY enlarging it with small diameter drill bits.