cutting down baffles in sump

[thirst]

whats the best tool to cut these baffles out?

 

[mcgyvr]

glass/acrylic? in water/dry? can't you remove them? why cutting them down?
got a dremel?

 

[thirst]

Acrylic.

Need more space in this particular area and don't need the baffles.

I can go get a Dremel

 

[mcgyvr]

So you want to remove them completely?
Are they just siliconed into a glass tank.. If so just take a razor blade and cut the silicone..

 

[thirst]

No it's acrylic bonded together acrylic all over no glass

 

[mcgyvr]

make darn sure that piece is not structural...

small mini hacksaw
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/76/76d0f59b-b552-4edc-ac60-2f8ef86b13e7_400.jpg

or dremel with a bit like this is what i would use if i had to http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/69/68566/ss40bmsep.jpg

Its not gonna be pretty though..

 

[thirst]

Thanks!

 

[Gorgok]

If you don't have a dremel, i would actually suggest an oscillating tool instead. Something like this: Milwakee M12 This is just an example, small size might matter to you, but i don't know how much room you have. Cordless vs corded also probably something to consider. Everyone makes these, including Dremel...

Those blades, the straight cutting thin flexible ones are so great i don't know much that is as useful. I would get a thin sheet of card stock or metal and place it against the surface you plan to cut along to protect it, then have at the baffle. Practically flush cuts quick as can be.

 

[swk]

A multitool is what I would recommend

 

[sleepydoc]

Acrylic sumps are expensive - I'd sell it, buy a glass sump at petco's $1/gallon sale, and use the rest to buy more fish!

 

[billdogg]

Acrylic sumps are expensive - I'd sell it, buy a bigger glass sump at petco's $1/gallon sale, and use the rest to buy more fish!

LOL! You took the words right off my keyboard.