drilling

[jedohara]

is it ok to drill holes in a click clack or whatever there called i got called a goose if i did that by someone at a pet shop they sed i should use this thing forgot what it was called now but is it ok to drill haha

 

[shell477]

Drilling cracks the plastic really easy.

You are better off using a soldering iron
or I used a pair of pliers to hold a nail which I heated up over a flame and pierced holes with it

 

[Scag]

I used a drill no problems just make sure you have a nice sharp piece and take it easy, let the drill do the work, dont push or it will crack.

 

[Elapidae1]

Yes like Scag said, also hold a piece of wood behind while your drilling, the soldering iron does look neater but at the end of the day it's just a plastic tub and is never going to look that great anyway.

Did you slap the shop assistant?

 

[NotoriouS]

Soldering iron from bunnings.. $7 I think

 

[Sezzzzzzzzz]

Soldering iron from bunnings.. $7 I think

Yep got one the other day it was either $6.79 or $7.69.

 

[dunmovin]

I drilled all mine & had no problems

 

[Mister_Snakes]

I heat a piece of steel on the BBQ, works well for me, drilling has always ended up with at least one crack for me. Usually right at the end when you think you've almost made it to the end lol

 

[Tristan]

as said you can drill just don't push let the bit do the work, you could also get a dremel they are awesome for that fiddly stuff

i used a cheap soldering iron for mine, just make sure your in a ventilated area and have a dam rag available to clean any melted plastic of the iron whist its still hot.

 

[Mooseman]

I use a stepped drill bit never cracked a tub yet a lot faster and no smell.

 

[t.Man]

I put a bit of duct tape on either side of the plastic then drill, turned out perfect.

 

[Fuscus]

Hard clear plastic - easy to crack
Soft pliable plastic - hard to crack
if you are drilling a genuine click-clack ( ie Airtight Boxes ) then I suggest you drill the sides rather than the top. Not only easier to drill but it leaves the viewing area undamaged.

 

[jedohara]

ok thanks every nar didnt slap him i felt like a idiot tho

 

[Jackrabbit]

I drilled all mine & had no problems

+1

 

[grizz]

Yes like Scag said, also hold a piece of wood behind while your drilling, the soldering iron does look neater but at the end of the day it's just a plastic tub and is never going to look that great anyway.

Did you slap the shop assistant?

I use both, but if I drill I support it with a piece of timber also!

 

[Fantazmic]

someone on here drilled holes and the edges were a bit sharp and the snake rubbed its face on them...I cant remember the thread

So if you are going to drill make sure you dont have anything sharp

 

[jedohara]

nar il sand it down or something