Beaver Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 hey all. need some holes (3 6-7mm holes) drilled in sone window glass for my van. can anyone suggest who would do it? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Roll to a hardware store and grab a glass drill bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Roll to a hardware store and grab a glass drill bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84_S12 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Bear in mind that a diamond bit is less like a drill bit and more like a dremel - the goal is to let the bit grind it's way through the glass rather than applying pressure, so don't rush. If you're not confident, you could just try a glazing company of reputable name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Bear in mind that a diamond bit is less like a drill bit and more like a dremel - the goal is to let the bit grind it's way through the glass rather than applying pressure, so don't rush cheers for that. i assume the come is different sizes like normal drill bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84_S12 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah, although above 1/4" they become hole saws Edit: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renov ... 251565.htm You could go into business making bongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 ok cheers, ill go check some out today. will be fucked off if i break the glass haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84_S12 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 1 Find and use a drill press if you can - a hand drill is going to be tricky to control 2 Not too much pressure - you're not drilling steel or wood 3 Keep it cool (spray water or a light dribble from a hose while drilling) 4 Consider drilling from the other side when you're nearly through to reduce the chance of chipping, or reduce the pressure to almost nothing. 5 Profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 1 Find and use a drill press if you can - a hand drill is going to be tricky to control2 Not too much pressure - you're not drilling steel or wood 3 Keep it cool (spray water or a light dribble from a hose while drilling) 4 Consider drilling from the other side when you're nearly through to reduce the chance of chipping, or reduce the pressure to almost nothing. 5 Profit thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AG_Addict Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 What kind of glass is it? as you can't drill Laminated or Toughened glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 What kind of glass is it? as you can't drill Laminated or Toughened glass will the markings/labelling on the glass tell me that? i havent got it with me but will check it out next time im out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AG_Addict Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Is it a factory side glass? if so it will most likely be Toughened but yes it will have a stamp on it. What is that you are actually trying to do, i'm a auto glazier by trade i may be be able to offer some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 i assume its factory...its the rear side window. got it from a wrecked van. the window that broke in my van if one of those that you can slightly open with a lever thingy, so is only actually attached to the van with 3 screws......hope that makes sense. now the new window i got is the same shape glass but was from a van that didnt have an opening window, so had a full seal. i have the seal but it has been sliced when removed from the donor van. so i figured it would be a lot easier to just get the three holes (bout 5-6mm diam) and attach the window that way, then fucking around with the sliced window seal. but if the holes can be drilled then it wont be a lot easier haha also, if the dam ltsa would email me back, then i will just make up new panels out of sheet metal or something and glue/rivet them in place, cause i dont actually car about the windows haha. but am not sure of the leagility behind doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AG_Addict Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 It will be Toughened glass then, which yeah you can't drill it will just explode if you try. Is the window flat? if so just draw round it onto a bit of cardboard and mark where you want the holes (you will need to be pretty dead on) and take it to pretty much any glass place and they can send that cardboard pattern off to get toughened so you'll end up with a nice new window with the holes you want and it will have required safety stamps on it for the wof man Its legal for us to cut holes in vans and put windows in so i don't see why you can do the reverse of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 nah its not flat.....looks like ill have to test my window fitting skills then.... will see what ltsa dude says about making replacement panels, as i know one of the guys on here has a escort wagon and got sheet metal panels made up that got glued in (done profesionally) and he had no probs with wof etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 just glue the hinge on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 just glue the hinge on fuck.that might work. its not actually a hinge, more of a small steel tab. but that might actually work. genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutiny Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 just drill it ya pussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 It will be Toughened glass then, which yeah you can't drill it will just explode if you try. just drill it ya pussy only if u buy me new glass haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 yea im sure most of those dealies are glued these days - windscreen glue stz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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