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making holes in FC tub
    #7457106 - 09/26/07 07:11 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

so I just bought a second large tub to fruit my casings in
the only problem is making holes in the sides and top
I've tried knives, screw drivers, razor blades but the plastic is just too fucking thick. I even tried heating up a screw driver to melt holes and just burned the fuck out of my finger

how necessary are breathing holes if I'm fanning 3-5 times a day? any suggestions on how to make the holes? (dont have powered drill) and is it necessary to cover the holes with micropore tape?

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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: mikeytro]
    #7457120 - 09/26/07 07:15 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Heat up a sharp-tipped knife till red, and poke a hole while rotating the knife. Keep pushing while rotating until the hole is the desired size.


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: impeachme2]
    #7457456 - 09/26/07 08:29 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

find a can the size of the holes you want. like a small can of beans or tomato can ect. buy/get some really good oven mits. place the metal can on the stove till it's incredible freak'n hot. use those really good oven mits to pick up the can and very gently push it through the rubber/plastic.

perfect holes.


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: MonChe]
    #7457463 - 09/26/07 08:31 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Why don't you just use a drill. You have to know someone who has one.


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: cbiegel]
    #7457561 - 09/26/07 08:52 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

The micro spore tape isn't necessary for a fruiting chamber. You could pick up one of those wind proof lighters (the blue pressurised ones) for a couple bucks at the gas station and that should melt right through the plastic.


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: pazzy]
    #7458122 - 09/26/07 11:01 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

drill for the win!


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: MushieCap]
    #7458411 - 09/27/07 12:36 AM (16 years, 4 months ago)

actually hot knife FTW!


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: mikeytro]
    #7458484 - 09/27/07 12:58 AM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Just today I was making a glove box and I couldn't find anything to cut through the plastic with. I ended up breaking out my soldering iron and it worked perfectly. Plan on using it when I make a fruiting chamber as well. The smoke is pretty bad so you should do it in a well ventilated area if you care about that sort of thing.

I doubt they cost more than $10 at a craft shop if you don't buy anything fancy.


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: paradox_]
    #7458835 - 09/27/07 05:01 AM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Holes help co2 escape, i dont think its absolutely nessesary but with out them u would have to do FAE lots everyday.

I might have to cover mine up as i seem be having trouble keeping the humidity high.


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Re: making holes in FC tub [Re: mikeytro]
    #7460028 - 09/27/07 11:56 AM (16 years, 4 months ago)

An electric drill is about 100x easier than anything else. No you don't need holes if you fan it 3-5 times a day.


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