I recently acquired Boaphile sterilite rack. It's my first rack and I was curious as to the most efficient methods of drilling holes in the boxes. I read a post a while back that mentioned soaking the boxes in a bucket of hot water prior to drilling, as it will make the drilling easier. Is there any truth to this? In addition, can I use any ol' drill for this or are some better than others? Lastly, do any of you veterans to racks feel that a certain placement of air holes may be better than another(benfits/disadvantages?) Thanks a ton.
-Sam.
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Quick Plastics Question
XSamX
Apr 26, 2005 12:16 AM
Replies (5)
markg
Apr 26, 2005 02:34 AM
If you want perfect holes, use a Unibit. One bit can do many hole diameters, and no soaking necessary. Any other drill bit yields less-than-nice results.
If you want fast and easy, use a soldering iron and ventilation.
Mark
>>I recently acquired Boaphile sterilite rack. It's my first rack and I was curious as to the most efficient methods of drilling holes in the boxes. I read a post a while back that mentioned soaking the boxes in a bucket of hot water prior to drilling, as it will make the drilling easier. Is there any truth to this? In addition, can I use any ol' drill for this or are some better than others? Lastly, do any of you veterans to racks feel that a certain placement of air holes may be better than another(benfits/disadvantages?) Thanks a ton.
>>-Sam.
boaselecter
Apr 26, 2005 03:03 AM
I agree - I use a soldering iron - it is easy, wont crack your tubs and leaves a smooth hole with no rough edges.
Sam
Dogbert0051
Apr 26, 2005 10:27 AM
I tried drilling holes one time...cracked the tub. stick with the soldering iron IMO.
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-Chris
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XSamX
Apr 26, 2005 02:10 PM
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markg
Apr 29, 2005 12:56 AM
That's because you didn't use the Unibit. I have 30 tubs all drilled with this tool. No cracks. Holes look like a machine made them. But soldering iron is still far less time comsuming.
Mark
>>I tried drilling holes one time...cracked the tub. stick with the soldering iron IMO.
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>>-Chris
>>
>>0.1 Licorice Stick Black Rat
>>1.0 Black Rat
>>0.1 Vietnamese Blue Beauty
>>1.0 Green Tree Python
>>0.1 Texas Bairds Rat
>>
>>The educated are the few. The uneducated are the masses.
>>
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