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03/01/2006, 09:03 AM
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drilling through liverock
Just wondering if anyone has drilled through liverock and used pvc in it to create a more stable pile and also what type of bit u used
any pics of piles like this would be greatly appreciated also |
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03/01/2006, 09:18 AM
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I am planning on drill though my LR with clear acrylic rods 3/8". I plan on epoxying one end of the rod only in one rock and setting the next rock on top of it with no epoxy. his way I can remove any rock at anytime. does that make sense. Its early and I'm having coffee..not done with my first cup yet
.Just got the rods this week and going to start this weekend |
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03/01/2006, 09:28 AM
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looks like a masonry bit is the one to use now to jsut find a few pics opf this process as well as completed structures to convince the wife, not that she gets a say but i always like her to have an idea that way she can help lol |
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03/01/2006, 09:44 AM
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Moved On
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use a concrete masonary bit, normal masonary bits will wear faster
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03/01/2006, 10:20 AM
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Here's a nice thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=746318 Acrylic rods aren't very expensive, and a lot thinner. A 1/2" ID PVC pipe requires a descent size hole.
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03/01/2006, 03:22 PM
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I cannot begin to say how easy this was i went and got the masonry bit this morning and jsut started drilling away the LR i have is so soft inside so now i ahve this huge spire, I will psot pics but not until the project is completly done and the duststorm goes away
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03/04/2006, 06:32 PM
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So wheres the pics you spoke of?
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03/04/2006, 07:01 PM
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how much do the masonary bits cost?
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03/04/2006, 09:55 PM
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sorry i started a diffrent post with pics
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...84#post6882784 theres the link the bit was only like $10 |
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