Complete DIY Custom 144x15x15

[foofooree]

looking forward to it

 

[calvin415]

All the acrylic panels are cut, so it looks like the tank is going to end up at approx 142x15.5x16.5 (outside dimension w/ 1/2" acrylic) putting it at almost 140 gallons. I still need to sand, polish, and buff the seams but they are cut to size and ready for assembly as soon as they are polished. I'll get post more pics (6 of us) cutting the 12' panels as soon as I get them uploaded.

 

[calvin415]

Wasn't tough to cut, just tough to keep pressed against the fence.

 

[bucknellreefer]

I just can't wait to see this come together, I loved your 10g xxxxxl tank. You make me wanna take up acrylic fabrication

 

[sweetleaf]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Can't wait to see the finished build!

 

[calvin415]

Thanks guys, I realized I will need to attach the overflows to the two ends before I start the tank build because once the ends are attached I can't get the ends in a horizontal plane again (ie I don't have room to set a 12' tank up on end in the basement). I'll try to get them built some time this week and post pics of the fab process.

 

[DheereCrossing]

You can do it - just take the whole works to the local high school gymnasium. You'll have PLENTY of room to build that next 36 foot long, 8 inch tall tank up on end...:rollface:

 

[alpine]

Hey Calvin
Any chance you can point me to an online vendor that sells weld-on 42 and the applicator gun?

 

[sabbath]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12911015#post12911015 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alpine
Hey Calvin
Any chance you can point me to an online vendor that sells weld-on 42 and the applicator gun?

Here is one.weld-on 42

 

[calvin415]

You can try calling these guys...
http://www.sdplastics.com/weldon.html

Or ask your local plastic shop, mine carries 42 cartidges and mixing tips, they didn't stock the Dispenser (gun) for the 42 but ordered me in one. Took about a week.

 

[alpine]

Thanks guys.
My local plastics shop sucks.They only sell weld-on 3,4 and 16.Anything else has to be ordered,and they have to order a whole case which I would have to pay for.On top of all that they dont even sell cutoffs.

 

[alpine]

Holy cow Calvin.Did you pay $244.20 for that dispensing gun? I didnt think the gun would cost that much.

 

[calvin415]

I think it was close to 200, it was probably a year ago...

 

[das75]

wow.

and what always amazes me about DIY stuff like this, it's not even your real job.

 

[dzeadow]

the WO42 looks like it comes in the same containers that the epoxy for doing solid surface comes in... they have alternative guns for doing this...check this one out and see if it'd work, it's $120:

http://www.specialtytools.com/product_info.php?products_id=233

 

[levon15]

Updates?

Its been a great project so far.

 

[calvin415]

Overflow box for the sump drain is cut and ready to bend... Just need to work out a couple last minute details that are revolving around the closed loop and sump return. I may, I may not have the end against the column clear...

Spent Saturday working on a nano skimmer (prototype)... Still trying to decide what will work the best for a skimmer.

 

[reefer4sho]

your workmanship is awesome and an inspiration to all us wannabe diy'ers! i'll be tagging along to see the final product.

 

[Ansphire]

My wife wants to buy a new house and I think Imma let her just so i can build a tank in it!!!!...

Thanks for sharing.

 

[gadgetboy]

Awesome project!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12948300#post12948300 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ansphire
My wife wants to buy a new house and I think Imma let her just so i can build a tank in it!!!!...

Thanks for sharing.

That's exactly what I'm doing, I'm house shopping with an in-wall tank in mind!