testhead1313
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What's the best way to cut glass that is 3/8" or 1/2" thick?
Cutting thick glass
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muddskipper
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Buy A diamond hole saw..............I just cut a 2.5in and a 1.4 in hole in my 65 with a dremel using a diamond bit a 7150.. this way takes a few hours though, and if you do go this way USE ALOT of water and dont let the glass go dry while cutting..
mloebl
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Get some of the cheap diamond hole saws off ebay from the guy in Hong Kong. Then use a decent drill, make a template out of wood or something, then drill it out. Drilled out my 75g and took about 10 - 20 mins per hole. I usually use some duct tape on the inner wall of the class, attach the template with a board on the opposite side with clamps, then drill while someone sprays water occasionally with a mister.
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testhead1313
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I'm sorry guys, I meant how do you cut it. Thin pieces I can score and tap, but something that thick I wouldn't know how to do. Thanks for the advice on the drilling though!
Chris
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The only precise way to cut glass that thick is with a Griffin or a diamond bandsaw. Glass shops would have both. A stained glass hobby shop would also have a bar breaker for glass 1/2 and up, but you would have to grind the edge a good bit if it was not covered. Score and break will leave you with a funky edge.
