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Archive through November 06, 2002
Teatime | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 08:56 am     Fruit, those look like questions that need answers! Wish I could help, but I am here with my own dumb question: Can I drill a hole through glass? I'd like to get a 1" hole through the side of a thick glass jar. The sides are rounded and also deeply grooved, so I would be working on an irregular surface. Anybody attempt this before and can still count to 10 afterwards? I have visions of a slipping drill bit. |
Draheid | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 09:48 am     Fruitbat: There was an alternate 'game' in which the viewing public was able to participate. Based on information given (or hinted at) during the show, one lucky viewer (smart, observant, whatever) would win (in real life) $1,000,000.00 by deciphering the clues and finding the prize. Hope that helps. I never watched any, but read about it on the web (mostly on this board). Don't know the outcome though. You could skim throught he Push Nevada thread. |
Car54 | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 10:47 am     Teatime, I think you need a special bit, and on Ground Force when they drilled ceramic tile, they put a bit of Duct Tape on the tile so the bit did not slip when they started drilling. I would think you need to be sure you have tempered glass, tho. Could you take it to a glass shop and have them drill it for you? |
Halfunit | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 10:52 am     Tea, Since Weinermr helped me out earlier today, I thought I'd do some homework for you and pass on the random act of kindness! Yes, it's possible to cut a 1" hole in glass, provided you have the right drill bit. I found a place online that sells them for $27.95, but I am guessing a home improvement store will also have them and hopefully they are less expensive. Here is the link to give you an idea: Drill Bits for Glass As far as trying to hold it, I would use a vice or at the very least, some sort of C-clamp so that your hands aren't near the bit. Two towels on either side of the glass should prevent it from being marked or scratched. |
Draheid | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 10:54 am     Teatime: Searching for information on your question, I found this website: Diamond Drill Bit & Tool Company The sell drill bits & hole saws to fit your need, although they aren't inexpensive! Edit to add: Same manufacturer as sold at the site Halfunitsuggested & same price!  |
Halfunit | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 10:58 am     GMTA, Dra  |
Marysafan | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 11:10 am     You may be better off taking it to a glass place and having them do it. No need to by a drill bit you don't need for a one time job. |
Draheid | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 11:13 am     Marysafan has a good point. You might also call around your town (or neighboring towns) to see if anyone would RENT you one of these devices to do your project. Check with a glass shop first, to determine how cost effective it is. Then decide. Just another Edit to add: You might also want to be sure you have some way to make the hole safe after cutting it. You can get some 'Diamond Grit' fine sanding paper to smooth the edges after the cut. Or you could put some sort of seal inside the hole to cover the sharp glass edge it is likely to leave. (A glass shop would probably do this for you.) |
Twinkie | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 11:42 am     If you do it yourself don't forget safety glasses. |
Abbynormal | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 01:02 pm     OK, I know what formal attire is and the difference between black tie and white tie. I know what casual dress is and I know what semi-formal is - for women. What is considered semi-formal for men, suit and tie? Or slacks and sport coat? |
Draheid | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 01:11 pm     Abbynormal: This is the answer given by 'The Sharp Threads Guy' at Sharpman.com SharpThreads Guy: You have been asked to wear semi-formal. A suit and tie is "semi-formal," while "formal" is a fancier suit and tie or a tux (a.k.a., "black tie"). Another site, Eternal Dreams.com's has a more detailed table of formal/semi-formal guidelines. Apparently it can depend on the occasion. Hope this helps. |
Abbynormal | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 01:28 pm     Thanks very much Draheid. That's what I thought, looks like we won't be attending this function. |
Teatime | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 05:50 pm     Car, Half, Draheid, Mary, and Twinkie: You guys are awesome and I knew I could count on excellent advice. Thanks especially for all the research done on my behalf and the safety advice. Like most of you point out, as long as this is a craft project I think it makes the most sense to just ask the local glass shop to do this first hole for me. If I start needing their services too often I will go looking for one of those drill bits. I forgot about the diamond grit sandpaper...excellent idea for smoothing out the hole afterward! I can at least do that part myself. Thank you for taking the time to help me out when I was stumped! |
Halfunit | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 05:49 am     Tea - isn't it a nice feeling knowing you can ask anything under the sun and get an answer around here!?! Now that you have a plan, I HAVE to ask - what the heck are you making?? |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 06:55 am     You bet it's a nice feeling, Half. I'll hit the glass shop later today. Wonder what they'll say! My project is just a clear, fluted glass jar that I dumped some potpourri into. I tucked a string of mini white lights throughout, tossed a doily over the top of the jar opening, and tied a ribbon around to secure the doily. It's on my bathroom counter for a nightlight. The heat the little bulbs puts out warms up the potpourri just enough to smell nice. Right now the cord has to hang over the top of the jar, but I thought it would be nice if I could run the cord through a little hole in the side of the jar near the bottom instead. Total cost of project: 12 bucks. Cost of a professionally drilled hole: still unknown. Advice from TVCH members: That one's easy - Priceless! |
Draheid | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 07:37 am     Teatime: Hmmm, now that I have a better understanding of what you are asking for, I have a another suggestions. I'm guessing you want a 1" hole to fit the plug through? You could get away with a much smaller hole if you would consider clipping the plug off the end of your lights, run the wire through the hole, then reattach a new plug on the end. You can buy snap-on electrical plugs almost anywhere. And the resulting hole would be cheaper to make and so much smaller. Just another for you to consider. |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 08:10 am     Dra, great idea! I can think of advantages to having a smaller hole: won't weaken the glass as much, the potpourri won't come tumbling out, and altogether a neater look. I have a feeling though the professionally drilled hole won't be worth the price. These make nice gifts though if your recipient doesn't mind a dangling cord! Thanks, Dra. As usual on here, your is worth more than that to me! |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 09:35 am     Glass jar drilling update (if you're still awake on this subject LOL): Had a friendly chat with the glass guy. Set up and probable breakage of the jar wouldn't be worth it to either party. He'd pretty much need to charge the usual $47/hr. labor fee, which I understood, and he understood I can live with a dangling cord. Lovely smalltown business. I hope we always have it around. |
Marysafan | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 09:45 am     Teatime....have you considered a battery powered string of lights? My hubby has one of those antique batteries that used to be made out of this beautiful blue glass...last Christmas, we filled it with pine cones and a piece of garland...and stuffed in a string of battery powered white mini-lights. they worked great! |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 11:27 am     Oh that sounds gorgeous! Okay, for the year-round nightlight jar I will keep using the electrical lights. But, hmmm....a special Christmas one utilizing the battery powered mini-lights. YES!! I think we are all short of plugs come Christmas decorating time. Woohoo, I have a couple of spots just screaming for a jar like you described. Dang, I might become a crafty person yet...oh, the possibilities. Thanks, Mary! |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 11:31 am     Teatime...that sounds like such a nice idea for a nightlight in the bathroom. I have potpourri just sitting in a bowl in my bathroom ...but I'm sure the heat from the lights would make it smell a lot nicer! I'm going to try and get creative and make one too...thanks for the idea! |
Lumbele | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 12:29 pm     Sorry, but I am on a roll.LOL If I understand correctly, Winona Ryder got caught in *New York*, yet was prosecuted in *California*. Is that a normal occurrence? |
Draheid | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 01:26 pm     Lumbele: From the CNN News Article, "...Ryder was found guilty of stealing more than $5,500 worth of merchandise from a Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue store last December. ..." Saks has stores in several states. This one happened to be in California. Hope this helps. |
Lumbele | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 01:57 pm     Oops . Dumb Canuck here. I heard Fifth Avenue and just assumed that was New York.LOL Thanks, Draheid! |
Whoami | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:38 pm     OK, I asked this question in the Third Watch thread, but no response yet. Since this is a more active thread, I'll ask the question again here: On the show, they refer to the squad car as an RMP. What do those letters stand for? Also, they call the ambulance a "bus." Is that just a slang term, or is it an acronym, and does BUS also stands for something? |
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