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Old 03-29-2006, 12:39 AM   #1
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how to drill acrylic

can I use just a normal drill bit to drill a hole in my acrylic sump? ... I am adding a auto top off and need a good size hole ...

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Old 03-29-2006, 07:02 AM   #2
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Use a hole saw and take your time.
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Old 03-29-2006, 09:11 AM   #3
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How big of a hole? Like Platypus said, take your time. If its thick acrylic and you rush a large diameter hole it would mound up around the edges. Dont let it get too hot. Drill a lttle, wait drill a bit more etc..using a slow flow of water on the area as you drill will help.

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