My First PDF Build Log

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I made a bit of progress today. My 30mm diamond coated glass drill bit came in the mail yesterday. As I said before, I could find no one in Minneapolis to drill my tank, so, with no previous glass drilling experience, or hardly any drilling experience at all, I gave it a go. Whats the worst that could happen?

After setting everything up, I was surprised at just how easy glass drilling is. The hole came out pretty well with only a little scratch on the outside where the bit slipped a little, but nothing the bulkhead doesn't cover up.





I then drilled holes in the bottom of the PVC that will be holding up my egg crate false bottom so water doesn't build up inside the PVC pipe. I then used some aquarium silicone to attach them to the bottom of the tank.



Next, I wanted to add a ledge to what will eventually be my background. I cut a piece of styrofoam and attached it to my styrofoam background (that will eventually be worked with a wire brush drill piece) using Great Stuff.



After this is done drying, I'll attempt the wire brush drill method to create a textured background. Not sure I'll get to it this weekend or not. I hope I will have a little time to work on it!