leoslizards
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Nice job, so which method did you like best? Did you make a separate templet for each cut (rough and final), or did you just rout the rough cut a lit bit away from the jig's edge and moved it in closer for the final?
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melev
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Calvin, it looks like you routed the wrong direction as it wandered all over the place. Next hole you do, route the opposite direction. When I route out the top flange of a sump, I route clockwise. With your bearing on the top of the bit, I don't know if that matters...
Btw, just a personal preference but I prefer MDF over particle board or chip board. It is a smoother path.
I use this type of bit, the opposite of yours:
Your point about a larger radius is excellent. For what you are doing, that is far better than the corners you saw in my example above.
Btw, just a personal preference but I prefer MDF over particle board or chip board. It is a smoother path.
I use this type of bit, the opposite of yours:
Your point about a larger radius is excellent. For what you are doing, that is far better than the corners you saw in my example above.
leoslizards
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Hmm, I found two pieces of old plexi glass in my back yard. They're about 12' by 3' by 1/4". The problem is that they are a bit scratched and have turned yellow. Is there a way to remove the scratches and make them clear again? I would like to try a similar project with them.
calvin415
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Marc, I did go in the right direction, it just wandered because I free handed the rough cut (I kept the bearing away from the template). I only did 1 template so it was a free hand job to remove the bulk first. Routers all spin in the same direction, so everyone should go clockwise (I do). I too have the other bits, but putting the template on top allowed me to get it exactly where I wanted it. With the masking paper I wouldn't be able to tell if it was straight if I were to put in on the bottom? Plus the top is so long and heavy, so this was much easier and I was able to see the template so I wasn't cutting blind.
calvin415
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Sorry, just saw this one... I actually enjoyed the template more, it was so much quicker and more consitent.
I should have built 2 templates, but when I tried to build the first one, my straight edge moved (didn't get the clamp tight enough I guess???) and it ruined the first try. I only had enough material left for 1 template so that is what I went with.I did just want you said, rough cut a little bit away from the jig and then remove the last of it in a smooth cutting motion.
I would recommend having 2 bits, to do this though. My bit is 3/4" diameter so rough cutting with it really removes a lot of material and really wears on the bit. I may remove a little more material on the template and do another final pass with a brand new bit for the best edge I can get. Another 1/32-1/16" isn't going to matter.
bucknellreefer
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That's so freakin' awesome! You have outdone yourself this time Calvin!
leoslizards
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It's looking great already! Almost there. 
How much was the 15g reservoir?
How much was the 15g reservoir?
calvin415
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13072269#post13072269 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
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Gee, thanks.
Thanks, only time will tell though.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13072503#post13072503 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by leoslizards
It's looking great already! Almost there.
How much was the 15g reservoir?
Thanks, still a long way to go... I ordered the acrylic for my sumps yesterday and will be delivered on Monday. I still need to order the acrylic tubing for my skimmer.
I got the 15g from here:
http://www.bayteccontainers.com/rcwb15.html
I got a refurbished one and it shipped for free, 32.95 including shipping! I don't think anyone can beat that deal...
Thanks!
Thanks, me either!
spear reef
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is it assembled yet?
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