Complete DIY Custom 144x15x15
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Calvin, great idea! Can't wait to see it finished. I wish I still lived in CO so I could drive down and check it out (or lend a hand).
Only wish I had found this thread in another month or two so I didn't read through 7 pages and then get left hanging... wanting more...
-Scott
Only wish I had found this thread in another month or two so I didn't read through 7 pages and then get left hanging... wanting more...
-Scott
Things are coming back to me... Calvin, did you build a cube that had a really nice stand with a JBJ chiller next to it? About 60 gallons? I remember reading a great build thread about it, and I think it was Calvin415, but I think you have a new avatar.
Still love this build... question about the top. Are you planning on cutting out 2 or 3 or 4 holes, leaving some cross bracing, or are you just going to cut 1 really big hole and have it as a euro-brace style tank?
-Scott
Still love this build... question about the top. Are you planning on cutting out 2 or 3 or 4 holes, leaving some cross bracing, or are you just going to cut 1 really big hole and have it as a euro-brace style tank?
-Scott
calvin415
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Holy Crap, I guess I need to start replying...
Thanks, I will likely be building everything except the pumps on this one. I ordered a pair of beckett's yesterday so stay tuned for a skimmer build as well as the sump.
LOL! Story of my life, we ended up building this house since it was the only basement had a number of different tank options.
Thanks, yeah I love the inwalls, but didn't have room for a mech room behind it. Plus I have the 225 I did to keep that bug away.
LOL! I would if I could... I'll try to get some more progress done this weekend.
Didn't say it was a nano???
Oh, yeah the skimmer is a nano, have no intentions of using it, just wanted to see if I could build one.
LOL! Thanks Scott, if you're ever visiting and want to see it, shoot me a PM.
Thanks!!!
That's me. Yeah, I've gone through a number of tanks over the years, but I think this one will have to be up for a while. The top will be fully braced, both euro and cross. I plan on cutting out access holes, leaving cross braces every 24-30 inches.
LOL, need to get this one built first.
Thanks, I will likely be building everything except the pumps on this one. I ordered a pair of beckett's yesterday so stay tuned for a skimmer build as well as the sump.
LOL! Story of my life, we ended up building this house since it was the only basement had a number of different tank options.
Thanks, yeah I love the inwalls, but didn't have room for a mech room behind it. Plus I have the 225 I did to keep that bug away.
LOL! I would if I could... I'll try to get some more progress done this weekend.
Didn't say it was a nano???
Oh, yeah the skimmer is a nano, have no intentions of using it, just wanted to see if I could build one.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12950229#post12950229 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scbauer
Calvin, great idea! Can't wait to see it finished. I wish I still lived in CO so I could drive down and check it out (or lend a hand).
Only wish I had found this thread in another month or two so I didn't read through 7 pages and then get left hanging... wanting more...
-Scott
LOL! Thanks Scott, if you're ever visiting and want to see it, shoot me a PM.
Thanks!!!
That's me.
Yeah, I've gone through a number of tanks over the years, but I think this one will have to be up for a while. The top will be fully braced, both euro and cross. I plan on cutting out access holes, leaving cross braces every 24-30 inches.LOL, need to get this one built first.
bucknellreefer
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Looking for a beta tester? :bum:
moneyman6891
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That looks really good. Great build I've following and it's coming along beautifully.
calvin415
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I have from time to time, I'll see if I can do a video some time in the near future for you. For a quick verbal, you still want to sand any acrylic blemishes in the edges, saw blade marks will still polish with a flame, but you will still see the blade marks. Once the edge is nice and uniform take your flame (I use a propane torch) and run the flame over the edge. You want to move slow enough to allow the acrylic to gloss over, but do not move too slowly or stop as this will cause the acrylic to start to blister and eventually ignite as well. Best advise is to get lots of scraps and just practice, practice, practice.
There is no full proof technique that I've found, you just have to feel your way and know your limits, both acrylic and flame.
There is no full proof technique that I've found, you just have to feel your way and know your limits, both acrylic and flame.
DheereCrossing
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If you can clamp a staight edge to the acrylic so the acrylic can just peek over the edge and use a bearing flush trim bit in the hand router it will prep the edge nicely for flame polishing and remove any saw marks.
DheereCrossing
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Yea, that's what I meant. Sorry for the confusion. You would only flame polish a non-welded edge anyway. I was specifically thinking about the inside of the top rim - I think it's called eurobracing or the top edges of baffles and such.
P.Kelly
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Thanks. I've taken to the following 3 step process before glueing:
1. 80 tooth sawblade
2. flush router bit on a router table (to finished dimension
3. LONG sanding block with 200+ grit sand paper for any remaining markings from the router bit
Then I glue.
I'll practice with the torch.
1. 80 tooth sawblade
2. flush router bit on a router table (to finished dimension
3. LONG sanding block with 200+ grit sand paper for any remaining markings from the router bit
Then I glue.
I'll practice with the torch.
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