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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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does any body know if glass can be drilled through?

what it is, is i have made a vent for my head light and dont want to use perspex for the front so want to drill some holes in the head light glass and was just wondering if it can be done? or if any body knows of any companys?

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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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http://www.drillglass.com/glassdrill...FQ8gZwodTUB5FA
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Yep, i drill Glass, you need to drill from both sides or you will "shell" it and use plenty of water on the drill bit to keep it cool, oh and go slow
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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As said you need to keep it well cooled, best way is to have someone hold a slow running hose directing the flow at the base of the drill bit.

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