Okay, so I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing! I received a leaf start from two orchids my mother had that were her mother's. By my best guess, they're roughly 50 years old (could be much older than that). They're Cattleya, but that's pretty much all I know about them, I don't even know what the flower looks like because they've never flowered for me. She gave me one leaf of each (which I understand now how fortunate I was that they survived, since three leaves is the minimum for best chance). So, I put them in terracotta pots and orchid mix when I received them decades ago. And I left them to do what they would. She didn't give me any care instructions and this was long enough ago that information was kind of hard to get ahold of. A few weeks ago I came across your video and I decided to repot them in a hydroponic system. I didn't have glass that I thought would fit, so I cut down some gallon jugs and a couple other plastic food containers, divided the orchids in half (min 3 leaves each) and put them in hydroton. I wasn't sure one of the older divisions was going to make it because when I trimmed of all the dead roots, it had nothing left, all new root ends were coming from the younger portion of the plant. And I wasn't going to share this until they bloomed, but I was SO excited to find new roots on that older section that I had to come here and thank you! Just two weeks and they already look SO much better! I thank you, my mother thanks you (though she doesn't know it), and my grandmother thanks you from on high! I hope to share some pictures when they finally bloom. They're certainly tough as nails after what they've been through with me. Thank you and please keep up the exceptional work!
You are a natural born teacher! Thank you for your service to plant lovers! I never would’ve had the courage to change the growing medium on my beloved orchids without your videos. ❤️
Couldn't have done this without your help. Thanks so very much! I added safety goggles & ear protection too, rather safe than sorry is right when working w/ glass. When I broke through I didn't maintain the 90 degree angle for a second & cracked the small cylyndrical container. Then pulling drill out a chip went flying, learned a lot. Worked out well second time. Thanks again!
Hello Michael, just found your site ,watched several of your very informative videos and immediately subscribed you are such a treasure trove of orchid info I have faith that my unintentional murder of these wondrous plants will come to an end. thank you so much for sharing I will be following as long as you do.
You are a legend, Michael! I recently found your channel, and have been so jealous of your containers, which are by far the best looking set-up of all. Thank you so much for this simple tutorial. I can’t wait until summer when blooms fall and I will repot in beautiful glass s/h!
I tried it and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much for your excellent instructions. I stared at the drill bit for a week untill I got the courage and then just did it. Very empowering experience :-)
had to find you again because this is the best way i use it to make holes in glass for lamps think i will make some vase's and for sure next year some plants
I'm recycling my glass candle containers. I have a beautiful 6" tall oval Fabreeze one that is almost gone and I can't wait to put something pretty in it!
Great info, thanks. I have a small chain store orchid that needs to be repotted, and haven't been able to find a pot I like both the appearance and drainage of. This is a beautiful fix.
My husband keeps saying how dangerous this is. I am sticking to plastic container for now. Love your concept. 👍I'm looking to buy the glass jars and doing it myself. Thank you!
Aye! That's stressful to watch! I was so scared the glass would shatter - and I wanted you to put on some goggles!! But thanks for explaining it so well (so I can pass the directions on to my husband ;) )
Thanks for this video. Now that I am more comfortable with s/h, I'm going to start transitioning more of my collection and can use glass instead of plastic, which I think will be more stable - by weight - which I need since most of my collection is grown outdoors. I have to admit, I was very nervous drilling the very first hole (I had this vision of the drill and my hand smashing through the container when the hole was drilled through) so it took a VERY long time, subsequent holes have gone much faster.
It takes a while to build confidence with the drill, I totally understand. After a while it becomes second nature, just always be safe and wear gloves and protective eyewear!
p.s. and yes when I stumbled on your channel I subscribed and gonna watch all of tour vids and updates. you explain verry well and look like you have bin found this for years.
That's so kind of you to say, Rozanna! I've only been doing it for about a year, but I've learned a lot very quickly online. I hope to share some of my learnings with this channel, thank you for subscribing!
I love how make the wholes and love your videos..Miss Orchid us to your sight ... I am so glad she did. you are wonderful also one little advise put on some eye protection if the glass breaks it goes every where. keep your eyes safe also you might consider using plastic gloves when using chemicals...they build up in your system . Thank you again for your wonderful video. I am officially hooked 😀😁😉
olmos erica I'm just catching up on all of Michael's videos and the whole time he was doing that I was thinking oh my gosh you better have eye protection on a friend of mine got a minut piece of glass in his eye and had to go to the hospital to have it removed. !!## WEAR YOUR GLASSES MICHAEL ##!! from your TH-cam grandmother👵😘
Hi I saw you repotting your friends orchid and it inspired me to rescue mine. Unfortunately now the link for the drill bit is not working that you posted in the comments, I bought the wrong type of drill bit - it didn't work... and only when I opened up the link did I see that you're using a diamond tipped hole saw in your drill - which explains the starting at 45 degrees. I bought one - it worked! thank you.
Hi Michael. Glad for your encouragement to try this - glass really is nicer than even the clearest plastic and charity shops are full of attractive glass-wear. Since I have a corded drill, instead of water I use WD-40. Only real trouble is keeping drill from skittering around making scratches before one achieves the preliminary groove. Painter's tape helps somewhat. Short of building some kind of brace, guess what will solve this is practice. :]
I am so glad I found your channel!! I rescued about 5 plants from a grocery store after Valentine's day and they all came in clear, plastic pots. I liked that due to I can see the roots and everything else that goes on in the pot. But the glass looks so much better!! I live on the coast of the Carolinas and was thinking of putting them outside under my patio. If I change over to glass, do you think the heat would be too much? TIA
I am so excited to find your videos. I'm new to semi-hydroponics and caring for orchids. I want to try your method with the 2 holes and flushing the medium every week. Unfortunately I have been trying to play this video for a few days with no luck. The video barely plays and then will not go further. Even though other videos play, I'm really curious how to drill the holes in glass. Please help!
Michael, thanks for doing these videos, your knowledge and willingness to share it are a blessing. I have 2 questions for you. First, why do you only use 2 holes and second do the glass containers need to be clear or can they be tinted? Thanks again.
Wonderful Michael. A question I have is after you plant the orchid what happens with watering? Do you? And how often? Do I wait until the beads are dry or does it create its own atmosphere because it's in glass? Thank you. God bless. Xx
Hi Michael! Love your videos. I was wondering if there was any explanation as to why you drill two holes. Could I do one and get away with it, or is it important?
It just creates more aeration throughout the container. I like to place them on the same side because when watering, it is much easier to control the stream of water from one side of the container than multiple.
I have 2 phalaenopsis which I am hydrating and converting to SH. I have 2 24"h Hurricane style glass vases and am wondering if there is a reason why I couldn't do SH with these plants in them so that the foliage would be entirely inside the glass? So, about 6" of beads and then the plant would sit at about 6" with the remaining 18" of the vase above the base? Gosh I hope I'm explaining what I mean.
Hi Michael, excellent instructions. I'm going to transition my orchids to glass containers. Would you be so kind and share with us how do you choose glass containers? How do you know which diameter for which orchid? And where would be a good place to find the variety of them? Thank you very much
Michael, thanks for all your instructions. I'm in the process of converting all my orchids to semi hydroponics. My question is: May I use a ceramic vase or does it have to be glass? Thanks, Olga A
Can I still use this method with usual orchid potting mix to give the roots air? Or is it super important to have a bottom drainage hole as well with regular potting mix?
Better safe than sorry, I really want to see you wearing safety glasses when you are drilling glass. I trust you want to continue seeing all those lovely roots growing. 👵🏻💕
II can’t get my head wrapped around the depth of the reservoir. I know you gave us an approimate measurement. But some plants have longer roots than others. Is the objective to have, say...a 3” resorvoir below the longest root . Or when planting an orchid with a large, long root system, do you raise the holes so the reservoir is deeper. Thereby giving a larger plant more room for growth? The reservoir isn’t the same depth for every plant, is it? I guess what I am asking is, how far from the water should the longest roots be? Sorry this is so long.
Help Please!!! Watched your video a few times. Found some nice glass vases. Bought boush diamond 1/4 glass/tile bit. Got up the nerve to try. It would not stay in one place like on your video. Do you remember what brand bit you used? I already broke 2 vases. :-( Thank you for all your help.
Thanks for your informative channel Michael, I love watching your videos! This is a great tutorial video! I would love to try this but am a bit scared...it's until you try it out the first time, I guess :) My orchids are in semi-hydroponics but in plastic containers and would like to swap to glass as it looks much neater. One question please, can't the glass container crack when you apply the water since usually the glass heats up with friction or do you use warn water? Thank you so much!
Hi, Michael! I just found your channel and have started binging. ;) I haven't gotten through everything so I apologize if this has been answered somewhere else but, I saw your responses about only drilling 2 holes and putting them on the same side for "controlling the water," but I'm unclear what you mean by controlling the water, could you explain further? And does your response mean that 2 little holes is plenty for aeration (and is that different for the s/h system vs. a bark or peat system?) Also, is there a reason you use clear glass containers, as opposed to say an opaque/colored glass container or a terra cotta/ceramic container, or plastic, etc.?
verry nice instruction vid. I I'm still looking at all the different ways to grow orchids bit I must say yours look by far the prettiest. the different glass contrainers treuly make it more sjiek ❤ what kind of drill bit are you using? regular or diamond tiped?
Thank you! I really appreciate the aesthetic of drilled glass, it has adds an ornate, almost antique vibe to already beautiful plants! I'm using a diamond drill bit, this is the brand: www.internationaltool.com/milwaukee-49-56-0511-1-2-inch-diamond-plus-hole-saw?Jun17&gclid=CKvW9qervNQCFYWJfgodd6cJVw
Can I use this same type of container (with the 2 holes) if I use regular orchid potting medium? If not, how do I modify a glass container for the bark medium?
Michael's Orchids You've probably lived in Cali long enough now to know that running water like that is enough to get the water police breaking down your front door in the middle of the night! 😄
I’m not positive, but i wouldn’t recommend it. The drill bit I use is specifically designed to drill holes in glass, I’d be afraid another bit would cause everything to shatter!
we MICHAEL!!! it is an honor to be your grandma!!! I have a question for you if I sent you a glass container not threatening you if you break it yada yada yada. if you break it you break it and sent you the money to send it back to me would you make the holes for me???
You know, I haven't quite gotten to the part where I have a receiving address set up, so you wouldn't have anywhere to send it! And I'm also a little afraid of setting a precedent, and having to drill holes for everyone 😥😥😥
Michael, I just found your channel and glad I did... my orchid is not thriving. How can I PM you about providing a pre-drilled semi hydroponic glass containers for your viewers?
Thank you for showing this, I was wondering the same thing. Just getting started with a Orchids again and love this new approach. Do you keep all of the orchids inside all year? Wondering if the Glass would get hot if you had it outside during summer.
Does it take a very long time? I have cracked two containers so far and I’m heating up my drill and my arms are going numb from applying pressure otherwise the drill bit goes everywhere.
Go slowly, using only enough pressure to keep the bit in place. It's not like drilling wood, where you want to push the end into the wood fibers. Glass bits grind the glass instead. Also, start at an angle like Michael shows. This creates a divot that helps keep the bit in place as you slowly move it to a vertical position. Cool the glass and bit as you go.
@@kathymorse8504 I use a water resistant gardening glove and sometimes a dishwashing glove to hold the pot in place. I rest the bit over the top of my forefinger between the knuckles on an angle then slowly start it until it bites then just move it up as Michael did. Doing it like this keeps it from sliding. When I drill, I do it between my first two fingers and just enough to see. I do this because my fingers will stop the drill from hitting the glass and breaking it once it punches through. I learned this the hard way. I also do it in the sink with a little bit of water running onto where I'm drilling to keep it wet which makes it a bit easier and doesn't wear the bit as much. I've done at least 30 now.
I think using masking tape over the target would reduce slippage and subsequent breakage. I’ve drilled a lot of holes in porcelain tiles and use making tape there. Breaking a porcelain tile on a feature wall is a lot more expensive than a breaking glass jar! LoL!
you should put a light stream of water from the facet while you are drilling the hole, glass should not be dust bound - BECAUSE YOU WILL INHALE IT !!!!!!!!! Let the water drip slowly on it while you are making the hole, that way the glass debris goes down the drain and not in your lungs
Rosa Isabel Castro safety glasses... My thoughts exactly! Forget the over-sized padded glove, a kitchen rubber glove will protect against broken glass but a splinter flying up into your eye is not good. Pbut a glass
Okay, so I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing! I received a leaf start from two orchids my mother had that were her mother's. By my best guess, they're roughly 50 years old (could be much older than that). They're Cattleya, but that's pretty much all I know about them, I don't even know what the flower looks like because they've never flowered for me. She gave me one leaf of each (which I understand now how fortunate I was that they survived, since three leaves is the minimum for best chance). So, I put them in terracotta pots and orchid mix when I received them decades ago. And I left them to do what they would. She didn't give me any care instructions and this was long enough ago that information was kind of hard to get ahold of. A few weeks ago I came across your video and I decided to repot them in a hydroponic system. I didn't have glass that I thought would fit, so I cut down some gallon jugs and a couple other plastic food containers, divided the orchids in half (min 3 leaves each) and put them in hydroton. I wasn't sure one of the older divisions was going to make it because when I trimmed of all the dead roots, it had nothing left, all new root ends were coming from the younger portion of the plant. And I wasn't going to share this until they bloomed, but I was SO excited to find new roots on that older section that I had to come here and thank you! Just two weeks and they already look SO much better! I thank you, my mother thanks you (though she doesn't know it), and my grandmother thanks you from on high! I hope to share some pictures when they finally bloom. They're certainly tough as nails after what they've been through with me. Thank you and please keep up the exceptional work!
You are a natural born teacher! Thank you for your service to plant lovers! I never would’ve had the courage to change the growing medium on my beloved orchids without your videos. ❤️
Couldn't have done this without your help. Thanks so very much! I added safety goggles & ear protection too, rather safe than sorry is right when working w/ glass. When I broke through I didn't maintain the 90 degree angle for a second & cracked the small cylyndrical container. Then pulling drill out a chip went flying, learned a lot. Worked out well second time. Thanks again!
Water is life. Please don’t waste. I love your channel. Subbed.
Hello Michael, just found your site ,watched several of your very informative videos and immediately subscribed you are such a treasure trove of orchid info I have faith that my unintentional murder of these wondrous plants will come to an end. thank you so much for sharing I will be following as long as you do.
You are a legend, Michael! I recently found your channel, and have been so jealous of your containers, which are by far the best looking set-up of all. Thank you so much for this simple tutorial. I can’t wait until summer when blooms fall and I will repot in beautiful glass s/h!
I tried it and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much for your excellent instructions. I stared at the drill bit for a week untill I got the courage and then just did it. Very empowering experience :-)
had to find you again because this is the best way i use it to make holes in glass for lamps
think i will make some vase's and for sure next year some plants
Yes. I was worried about his eyes. Glad all worked out well. 😊
Excellent video! As fearful as I am , your instruction has helped me alot. I do love glass look better than plastic look. Thank you so much
I'm recycling my glass candle containers. I have a beautiful 6" tall oval Fabreeze one that is almost gone and I can't wait to put something pretty in it!
Great info, thanks. I have a small chain store orchid that needs to be repotted, and haven't been able to find a pot I like both the appearance and drainage of. This is a beautiful fix.
My husband keeps saying how dangerous this is. I am sticking to plastic container for now. Love your concept. 👍I'm looking to buy the glass jars and doing it myself. Thank you!
Its not dangerous, going outside is more dangerous...
Aye! That's stressful to watch! I was so scared the glass would shatter - and I wanted you to put on some goggles!! But thanks for explaining it so well (so I can pass the directions on to my husband ;) )
Thanks for this video. Now that I am more comfortable with s/h, I'm going to start transitioning more of my collection and can use glass instead of plastic, which I think will be more stable - by weight - which I need since most of my collection is grown outdoors.
I have to admit, I was very nervous drilling the very first hole (I had this vision of the drill and my hand smashing through the container when the hole was drilled through) so it took a VERY long time, subsequent holes have gone much faster.
It takes a while to build confidence with the drill, I totally understand. After a while it becomes second nature, just always be safe and wear gloves and protective eyewear!
p.s. and yes when I stumbled on your channel I subscribed and gonna watch all of tour vids and updates. you explain verry well and look like you have bin found this for years.
That's so kind of you to say, Rozanna! I've only been doing it for about a year, but I've learned a lot very quickly online. I hope to share some of my learnings with this channel, thank you for subscribing!
I love how make the wholes and love your videos..Miss Orchid us to your sight ... I am so glad she did. you are wonderful also one little advise put on some eye protection if the glass breaks it goes every where. keep your eyes safe also you might consider using plastic gloves when using chemicals...they build up in your system . Thank you again for your wonderful video. I am officially hooked 😀😁😉
Thank you for your support and great advice!
have a blessed week end
Thank you Erica, you too!
olmos erica I'm just catching up on all of Michael's videos and the whole time he was doing that I was thinking oh my gosh you better have eye protection on a friend of mine got a minut piece of glass in his eye and had to go to the hospital to have it removed. !!## WEAR YOUR GLASSES MICHAEL ##!! from your TH-cam grandmother👵😘
You're so right, that was a big oversight! So I updated the description of that video to include a disclaimer from my TH-cam grandma Libby 😘😘😘
Why 2 holes?
Also, drilling with the container submerged in water will reduce the chance of cracking
this absolutely worked. my first time using a drill
So useful DIY, thank you for posting this video. I was having so much trouble to find clear plastic/acrylic pot for semi hydro.
Happy to help!
Hi I saw you repotting your friends orchid and it inspired me to rescue mine.
Unfortunately now the link for the drill bit is not working that you posted in the comments,
I bought the wrong type of drill bit - it didn't work... and only when I opened up the link did I see that you're using a diamond tipped hole saw in your drill - which explains the starting at 45 degrees.
I bought one - it worked! thank you.
Hi Michael. Glad for your encouragement to try this - glass really is nicer than even the clearest plastic and charity shops are full of attractive glass-wear. Since I have a corded drill, instead of water I use WD-40. Only real trouble is keeping drill from skittering around making scratches before one achieves the preliminary groove. Painter's tape helps somewhat. Short of building some kind of brace, guess what will solve this is practice. :]
It is truly and acquired skill, Siusaidh! Just wear your safety gear every time. I promise it gets easier and easier!
Thanks Michael. Going to make next try with a square or rectangular vase.
I just started growing orchids... this is wonderful tip and thank you very much for sharing.
Michael; Have you attempted to drill Glass Laboratory Beakers? I like the "Look" of them & might try semi-hydro with a few Orchids.
Love your glass containers! I have two left hands, any idea where I could buy these? :)
I'd like to know too.
Who else was really tense while watching him drill that hole?
Totally
I am so glad I found your channel!! I rescued about 5 plants from a grocery store after Valentine's day and they all came in clear, plastic pots. I liked that due to I can see the roots and everything else that goes on in the pot. But the glass looks so much better!! I live on the coast of the Carolinas and was thinking of putting them outside under my patio. If I change over to glass, do you think the heat would be too much? TIA
I am so happy that I found your channel. Keep the good work. :)
That's so nice of you to say! Thank you Cveti!
Hi Michael, really like your video, I cracked 2 my favorite glass vase. Any suggestions?
Hello from Colorado! All very good tips, thank you!
I just got a glass drill bit. I actually like the way glass containers stay upright better than plastic. Nice!
They're definitely more sturdy, and I think they look lovely.
I have been able to repurpose lots of glass containers from my water culture days. So the glass drill bit was definitely a good buy!
Yay, how sustainable!
I am so excited to find your videos. I'm new to semi-hydroponics and caring for orchids. I want to try your method with the 2 holes and flushing the medium every week. Unfortunately I have been trying to play this video for a few days with no luck. The video barely plays and then will not go further. Even though other videos play, I'm really curious how to drill the holes in glass. Please help!
Great tutorial. Thanks! Worked really well.
Michael, thanks for doing these videos, your knowledge and willingness to share it are a blessing. I have 2 questions for you. First, why do you only use 2 holes and second do the glass containers need to be clear or can they be tinted? Thanks again.
I use a diamond drill bit to make holes in glass. I actually enjoy drilling holes. Nowhere near as scary as I thought it would be.
Wonderful Michael. A question I have is after you plant the orchid what happens with watering? Do you? And how often? Do I wait until the beads are dry or does it create its own atmosphere because it's in glass? Thank you. God bless. Xx
Hi Michael! Love your videos. I was wondering if there was any explanation as to why you drill two holes. Could I do one and get away with it, or is it important?
Great video! I will definitely try this. Can you explain what's the function of the two holes and both in the same side of the container?
It just creates more aeration throughout the container. I like to place them on the same side because when watering, it is much easier to control the stream of water from one side of the container than multiple.
Michael's Orchids Thank you for taking your time to answer my question. Really appreciate it.
Happy to help!
I have 2 phalaenopsis which I am hydrating and converting to SH. I have 2 24"h Hurricane style glass vases and am wondering if there is a reason why I couldn't do SH with these plants in them so that the foliage would be entirely inside the glass? So, about 6" of beads and then the plant would sit at about 6" with the remaining 18" of the vase above the base? Gosh I hope I'm explaining what I mean.
Hi Michael, excellent instructions. I'm going to transition my orchids to glass containers. Would you be so kind and share with us how do you choose glass containers? How do you know which diameter for which orchid? And where would be a good place to find the variety of them? Thank you very much
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Michael, thanks for all your instructions. I'm in the process of converting all my orchids to semi hydroponics. My question is: May I use a ceramic vase or does it have to be glass? Thanks, Olga A
Can I still use this method with usual orchid potting mix to give the roots air? Or is it super important to have a bottom drainage hole as well with regular potting mix?
Your such a G! Thank you so much for sharing & doing all that you do!!! 🤗
Better safe than sorry, I really want to see you wearing safety glasses when you are drilling glass. I trust you want to continue seeing all those lovely roots growing. 👵🏻💕
II can’t get my head wrapped around the depth of the reservoir. I know you gave us an approimate measurement. But some plants have longer roots than others. Is the objective to have, say...a 3” resorvoir below the longest root . Or when planting an orchid with a large, long root system, do you raise the holes so the reservoir is deeper. Thereby giving a larger plant more room for growth? The reservoir isn’t the same depth for every plant, is it? I guess what I am asking is, how far from the water should the longest roots be? Sorry this is so long.
Toolkit on drill bit link is no longer available. Have an Amazon link instead?
I love you !!! Where the heck have you been while I was killng my few orchids LOL THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!C
Help Please!!!
Watched your video a few times. Found some nice glass vases. Bought boush diamond 1/4 glass/tile bit. Got up the nerve to try. It would not stay in one place like on your video. Do you remember what brand bit you used? I already broke 2 vases. :-( Thank you for all your help.
I get a lot of tall glass vases, like a foot tall. Is that too tall?
Thanks for your informative channel Michael, I love watching your videos! This is a great tutorial video! I would love to try this but am a bit scared...it's until you try it out the first time, I guess :) My orchids are in semi-hydroponics but in plastic containers and would like to swap to glass as it looks much neater. One question please, can't the glass container crack when you apply the water since usually the glass heats up with friction or do you use warn water? Thank you so much!
I tried the link for the drill bit but it doesn't work, can you pls let me know which size and type did you used?, thanks
Hi, Michael! I just found your channel and have started binging. ;) I haven't gotten through everything so I apologize if this has been answered somewhere else but, I saw your responses about only drilling 2 holes and putting them on the same side for "controlling the water," but I'm unclear what you mean by controlling the water, could you explain further? And does your response mean that 2 little holes is plenty for aeration (and is that different for the s/h system vs. a bark or peat system?) Also, is there a reason you use clear glass containers, as opposed to say an opaque/colored glass container or a terra cotta/ceramic container, or plastic, etc.?
Hi Michael. The drill bit link is not working.
Looking good Michael (~8 .... Just one thing - you don't need a running tap. You can just have a bowl of water next to you.
How do you get the orchid out of the vase when you repot? Do you break it?
No, it just slides right out along with the leca pellets!
Hello! Thanks a lot for this video! Have a nice day!
I'm so glad you find it useful!
Wow you're amazing. New sub., happy to found you're videos it helps me a lot.
The link to the drill bit is broken. Great demo.
What do you think about using colored glass? Or would clear be the best option?
verry nice instruction vid. I I'm still looking at all the different ways to grow orchids bit I must say yours look by far the prettiest. the different glass contrainers treuly make it more sjiek ❤
what kind of drill bit are you using? regular or diamond tiped?
Thank you! I really appreciate the aesthetic of drilled glass, it has adds an ornate, almost antique vibe to already beautiful plants! I'm using a diamond drill bit, this is the brand: www.internationaltool.com/milwaukee-49-56-0511-1-2-inch-diamond-plus-hole-saw?Jun17&gclid=CKvW9qervNQCFYWJfgodd6cJVw
Can I use this same type of container (with the 2 holes) if I use regular orchid potting medium? If not, how do I modify a glass container for the bark medium?
Can the containers be purchased somewhere? Thanks!
Where do you get your glass containers? I always check the dollar stores or craft stores, and they never have anything! 😫
Thank you for this tutorial. A lot of water was wasted though, should've closed that tap.
That’s a great point, thank you for calling my attention to that!
You are welcome dear. keep the videos coming.
Michael's Orchids You've probably lived in Cali long enough now to know that running water like that is enough to get the water police breaking down your front door in the middle of the night! 😄
Haha, was thinking the same
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this is great, although you should run the water while you are cutting the hole in the glass with a hole saw
Hi Michael,
I was wondering if rather than using a water bit can you use a regular bit on the drill?
I’m not positive, but i wouldn’t recommend it. The drill bit I use is specifically designed to drill holes in glass, I’d be afraid another bit would cause everything to shatter!
we MICHAEL!!! it is an honor to be your grandma!!! I have a question for you if I sent you a glass container not threatening you if you break it yada yada yada. if you break it you break it and sent you the money to send it back to me would you make the holes for me???
You know, I haven't quite gotten to the part where I have a receiving address set up, so you wouldn't have anywhere to send it! And I'm also a little afraid of setting a precedent, and having to drill holes for everyone 😥😥😥
Michael's Orchids 😭😭😵😲😭😩😓😓😐😕👵
Michael's Orchids oh and by the way it wouldn't be for "everyone" just for me😏👵
Michael, I just found your channel and glad I did... my orchid is not thriving. How can I PM you about providing a pre-drilled semi hydroponic glass containers for your viewers?
Thank you for showing this, I was wondering the same thing. Just getting started with a Orchids again and love this new approach. Do you keep all of the orchids inside all year? Wondering if the Glass would get hot if you had it outside during summer.
Does it take a very long time? I have cracked two containers so far and I’m heating up my drill and my arms are going numb from applying pressure otherwise the drill bit goes everywhere.
Go slowly, using only enough pressure to keep the bit in place. It's not like drilling wood, where you want to push the end into the wood fibers. Glass bits grind the glass instead. Also, start at an angle like Michael shows. This creates a divot that helps keep the bit in place as you slowly move it to a vertical position. Cool the glass and bit as you go.
Very helpful. Thank you.
You’re awesome. Thank you.
Wow!👌👏
Thanks For sharing!
what ws the name of the place where you got your drill bit
Kathy Morse Any home improvement or hardware store.
THANK YOU
Will this work on plastic cups?
It will, but there may be an easier option (like a regular drill bit) for plastic. Happy growing!
after breaking three pots I finally got it,lol thank god for the thrift store.
I bought a bosch glass bit 1/4" What was i doing wrong
Kathy Morse Did you angle as shown with a wet tip and go slowly?
Hi tried to. It was to shackie jump all over the place
@@kathymorse8504 I use a water resistant gardening glove and sometimes a dishwashing glove to hold the pot in place. I rest the bit over the top of my forefinger between the knuckles on an angle then slowly start it until it bites then just move it up as Michael did. Doing it like this keeps it from sliding. When I drill, I do it between my first two fingers and just enough to see. I do this because my fingers will stop the drill from hitting the glass and breaking it once it punches through. I learned this the hard way. I also do it in the sink with a little bit of water running onto where I'm drilling to keep it wet which makes it a bit easier and doesn't wear the bit as much. I've done at least 30 now.
@@renesonse5794 Good tips, thanks.
Thanks so much this was very useful. I've you videos.
I'm so glad you find them useful, thank you for watching!
Thank you.
I think using masking tape over the target would reduce slippage and subsequent breakage. I’ve drilled a lot of holes in porcelain tiles and use making tape there. Breaking a porcelain tile on a feature wall is a lot more expensive than a breaking glass jar! LoL!
Hi
tried this with no luck. drill bit jumped all over
Kathy Morse Did you use a glass bit?
you should put a light stream of water from the facet while you are drilling the hole, glass should not be dust bound - BECAUSE YOU WILL INHALE IT !!!!!!!!! Let the water drip slowly on it while you are making the hole, that way the glass debris goes down the drain and not in your lungs
Wow, you are fearless about this project, just be careful always use safety glasses.
Rosa Isabel Castro safety glasses... My thoughts exactly! Forget the over-sized padded glove, a kitchen rubber glove will protect against broken glass but a splinter flying up into your eye is not good.
Pbut a glass
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These glasses looks pretty. but i keep cracking mines :'(
Just try going very slowly, and wear protective eye gear!
We noticed u did not use very much water, as most videos, it's very important
I would wear Safety glasses too.
Excellent vdeo. Just dont waste water.
I can't believe he kept the water running for 2 minutes, SO BAD
Michael turn off the water!
SAFETY GLASSES!
Eye Protection
I hope you were wearing safety glasses
Goggles?
Like your videos but uh, your water is running all the time. Please, create a better habit.
Wasted water Michael.
Thank you
This is great. Thanks so much.