Drilling glass

[cowseatmaize]

Has anyone drilled glass before. I have fire extinguisher I want to drain the CCl4 out of. It's very thin glass and I'll need to put 2 small holes in it. I'm thinking Dremel and a grinding point. Thanks

 

[Bottle tumbler]

YES. Drill while running water over the spot. use a diamond bit.

 

[bearswede]

You mean like C Cl 4...? ^


Ron

 

[GuntherHess]

Why are you taking the carbon tetrachloride out? It aint gonna put out fires without that?[]

 

[LC]

The last piece of glass that I drilled, I used a diamond drill bit. used plenty of oil as a lubricator on the drill while drilling at a low rpm. Had pretty good results with it. As for attempting to drill holes in that thin irregular shaped fire ext, all I can say is, you have more nerve than I do. Be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands, and definitely wear a face shield to protect your face and eyes. I would think the least little movement while drilling will cause that thing to break into many pieces. Good luck with it should you attempt to try it, L C

 

[capsoda]

I'd wear a self contained breathing apparatus and a CB suit. That stuff is dangerous.

 

[cowseatmaize]

I was thinking a windy day with a paint resperator.

 

[GuntherHess]

I think the danger from carbon tet has been blown way out of proportion. I wouldnt want to scrub the inside of tankers every day that carried the stuff but casual contact isnt going to hurt you any more than half the other stuff you come in contact with every day. Shoot , they used to use it for dry cleaning and a bunch of other stuff.

 

[GuntherHess]

My Red Comet hanging in the kitchen. I get a discount on my home owner's insurance for have fire extinguishers in the house. They didnt specify what kind[]

 

[capsoda]

I was thinking a windy day with a paint resperator.

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Keep the glass cool with running water, don't breath the fumes and wear rubber gloves and you should be alright.