Silly question about plastic pots

[Muckyai]

What's the best way to pop drainage holes in plastic pots? Picked up a decent sized one from the dollar store today and don't want my plants to drown

 

[dragonsfire]

Heat up a nail (or other hard metal object) and poke holes in it.
If no lighter available then use the cooker plates/coils.

 

[Hybrid Mode 01]

     If you have a drill, you could pick up a hole saw at a hardware store. Prolly a couple bucks.

 

[Muckyai]

Thank you gentlemen! Both suggestions are head and shoulders above what I had been doing previously with a box cutter!

 

[solid7]

You don't need many holes.  One good one will do. 
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A 1/2" drill bit, spun in reverse makes a good drain hole.  The cutting edges won't grab and pull the bit through, if you do it like that.

 

[Muckyai]

Thanks Solid!

 

[The Hot Pepper]

If you live by a Harbor Freight they are mad cheap tools that are the same quality as the high priced stuff since everything is made in China now. Don't get me started on the $20 Stanley tape measure that is so flimsy now it kinked on the first day, and the $3 one at HF is solid as hell. But I digress. If you need a drill and some bits check them out. I have a DeWalt but got my bits there and they are no joke.

 

[Muckyai]

Thanks Pooks!

 

[luvmesump3pp3rz]

drilling is the way to go. most of my plants are in containers any other method would be very time consuming. it only takes a minute to drill enough holes for good drainage. 

 

[nmlarson]

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A 1/2" drill bit, spun in reverse makes a good drain hole.  The cutting edges won't grab and pull the bit through, if you do it like that.

I second the cutting in reverse on plastic!

 

[CAPCOM]

I like full auto rifle at close range.

 

[AndyW]

In the past I've used an old soldering iron to burn my way through. Quick and easy. More of a mess if you want to salvage the iron vs a drill, but eh

 

[salsalady]

Or any pistol at close range......

But seriously... When drilling holes into pots....
We use large muck buckets from the farm supply store. I drill drain holes on the SIDE of the buckets 2-3" up from the bottom. This allows a well of water to sit in the bottom and the roots don't get waterlogged. Like what happens with a pot with holes in the bottom and a platter below.

As far as the actual holes go... Pound a large straight blade screwdriver into the plastic pot and twist.
Heat a blade, insert and twist
Get a drill and large bits, 1/2" spade bits or similar size regular drill bits...

Have fun!
SL