A glass bong is a great way to enjoy your favorite herb or tobacco, but it can also be a fragile and delicate piece of equipment. If you want to drill a hole in your glass bong to add a downstem and bowl, or if you want to clean your glass bong to remove any residue and odor, you need to be careful and follow some tips to avoid breaking or cracking your glass bong. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your glass bong stays intact and functional.
How to Drill a Hole in Your Glass Bong
Drilling a hole in your glass bong can be tricky, but not impossible. You will need the following materials:
- A glass bottle with a long neck and a wide base
- A 3/4″ diamond drill bit
- A battery powered drill
- A rubber grommet with an outside diameter of 31/32″, an inner diameter of 1/2″, and a 3/4″ groove
- A 14mm glass bowl and downstem
- A sharpie
- Safety goggles
Once you have all the materials, follow these steps:
- Clean the bottle with warm water and remove any plastic labels or stickers.
- Find a spot on the bottle where the surface is relatively flat, somewhere on the upper curve of the body. Place the grommet there and use it to trace a circle with the sharpie. This will be where you drill the hole.
- Attach the diamond drill bit to your drill and put on your safety goggles.
- Turn on the faucet and hold the bottle under a steady stream of water. The water will keep the glass cool and prevent it from breaking.
- Start drilling slowly at a 90 degree angle. Do not apply too much pressure or force. Let the drill bit do the work. You may hear some cracking sounds, but don’t worry, that’s normal.
- Once you have drilled through the glass, grind away any sharp edges and clean out any glass shards.
- Put in the grommet, stem, and bowl. Make sure they fit snugly and securely.
- Congratulations, you have just drilled a hole in your glass bong!
How to Clean Your Glass Bong
Cleaning your glass bong is important to maintain its performance and appearance. You will need the following materials:
- Isopropyl alcohol (at least 90% strength)
- Salt
- Ziplock bags
- Paper towels
- Pipe cleaners or cotton swabs
Once you have all the materials, follow these steps:
- Remove the bowl and downstem from your glass bong and place them in separate ziplock bags.
- Pour some isopropyl alcohol and salt into each bag. The alcohol will dissolve the resin and the salt will act as an abrasive.
- Shake the bags gently until the bowl and downstem are clean. You may need to repeat this step if they are very dirty.
- Rinse the bowl and downstem with warm water and dry them with paper towels.
- Pour some isopropyl alcohol and salt into your glass bong. Cover the mouthpiece and the hole with your hands or some plastic wrap.
- Shake the bong gently until it is clean. You may need to repeat this step if it is very dirty.
- Rinse the bong with warm water and dry it with paper towels.
- Use pipe cleaners or cotton swabs to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the inside of the stem or the bowl hole.
- Congratulations, you have just cleaned your glass bong!
I hope this blog post was helpful for you. Remember, a glass bong is a wonderful device, but it also requires some care and attention. By following these tips, you can avoid breaking or cracking your glass bong while drilling or cleaning it. Happy smoking!
