Still $6 well spent

Skipponator · 01-14-2005, 07:16 PM

Okay, I know lately some people have been wondering about drilling tanks/sumps/fuges. For those that havn't known yet or those that do, I love the $6 Tool Shop brand 20pc diamond rotary bit set from Menards. I have just finished drilling my 2nd tank with the same bit, a 20L and now a 29G in about 10 mins in my bath tub. Took a 5 gallon bucket filled it with cold water, kept it under faucet running and stuck a MJ1200 w/hose in the bucket and used 1 hand to hold the hose and the other with my Dremel. 10 mins later I have a bulkhead in.

For being made in China and costing $6, it definetly is worth it!

Thought I'd share. Yes I'm bored tonight and have nothing to do and no one to do it with all weekend..

-Skip

happy · 01-14-2005, 07:21 PM

are you using it like a router, cutting in a circle?

Skipponator · 01-14-2005, 09:27 PM

Yes I am. The 1st time I took a small thin bit and drilled straight through, but that go hot real quick and made a small crack, but within my circle so it was fine. This time I just took the normal bit I used last time and started in a spot and made a small arch until I got through, then I just pulled around my circle.

djyox · 01-16-2005, 02:08 AM

I think I may have to pick that set up.... Can't go wrong for only $6

Beng · 01-16-2005, 06:28 AM

Are these the diamond bits you get at Menards?

djyox · 01-16-2005, 07:43 AM

I believe so....