How do you make holes in sweater boxes...

[IguanaMama]

Hi! I am wondering what the best way to make ventilation holes in the plastic sweater boxes is? Do you use a soldering iron, or do you drill the hole? If you drill, then what size/type drill bit do I get. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

A soldering iron would be the easiest, fastest way to do it without risking to crack the plastic like you would with a drill.

[DutchHerp]

All I can tell you is that I screwed up a tub by using a drill.

[wilomn]

With the force of my mind alone I focus a narrow beam and melt a perfect circle 1/8 of an inch in diameter. I can do this hundred or thousands of times in a row, so many many times have I done so.

Or I use a soldering iron.

[ARamos8]

Hmmm. A dremel at 30,000 rpms works like a champ for me.

[Darkice]

I use a drill all the time and have never cracked a tub. You just need the right kind of bit. The flat wood spade bits work great. The ones with the point in the middle and the spikes on the outside.

[stevenkeogh]

I've heard people saying DO NOT USE A DRILL!!
But I have used them and never cracked a tub.
If you know how to use a drill properly then use it. It is by far the quickest and cleanest way. You just pick up the shavings after.
-Steven

[wilomn]

I've used a drill as well but you have to be careful not to leave any sharp curls of plastic on the inside of the tub. I like the soldering iron because it just melts the plastic and creates nothing sharp.

The fumes aren't real good for you so it's best done outdoors.

[TMoore]

I've been using the tip of a hot gluegun. I'm sure a soldering iron works better but until I get one the gluegun gets the job done.

[stevenkeogh]

Run a razor blade over the holes on the inside of the tub and nothing jagged will be left. And no fumes.
-Steven