would you use a screwdriver for this?

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  1. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    i've got this spot in my rock i'd like to put a frag plug. the plug is just a wee bit too wide.

    i can't take out this rock - it's epoxied in and all that.

    I'm thinking I'll just get a clean screwdriver, shove it in the hole and grind it out a little (in the water). I'm sure it'll put particles up - I can deal with all that.

    So, would you use a flat head screwdriver for that or do you have a better idea?
     
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  2. FaceOfDeceit

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    long flexi-drill-bit, and a battery drill (for immediate stop).
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Can u maybe break the plug so it fits?
     
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  4. Peredhil

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    home depot.com and google aren't familiar with flexi-drill-bit... But you might be on to something here... could you point me somewhere?
     
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  5. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    file down the plug, otherwise I think you would be fine with a screw driver and the rock. As long as there is not oil or residue of something bad on the driver
     
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    If its stainless steel and very clean I don't see why not
     
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  7. 2in10

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    I think that it should work
     
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  8. stepho

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    I'd do it. Just make sure you clean the screw driver up really good first. Even a new one will have to be washed because it will have oils on it from when it was machined.
     
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  9. FaceOfDeceit

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    Lowes and HD sell them. But both their websites were designed by monkeys. It'll be in the electrical section (tools). from 18" to 6'.
     
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  10. xmetalfan99

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    If the screw driver is extremely clean then I believe it would be fine. Personally, I'd either file the plug down or find a new spot for the coral before I put something that could possibly harm my tank in the future. A small bit of metal could cause problems.
     
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