SCMAS February Meeting
- Thread starter Leopard Wrasse
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hehe I can't imagine a 10x5x5 trap in my tank, it would take up the entire thing. LOL
I am most interested in learning how to cut the plexiglass/acrylic (and get smooth edges). The last piece I cut was a splashguard for my light mod. I used my dremel to do the cutting, my nail drill to smooth out the edges and finally hand files (for fingernails) to really smooth the edges out. It came out really nice, but I am sure that there is an easier way to cut it. Oh and my bunny thought I was killing someone. It was so loud.
Will we also be learning how to set pieces together? When I upgrade to a larger tank I would like to know how to make my own sump.....
I am most interested in learning how to cut the plexiglass/acrylic (and get smooth edges). The last piece I cut was a splashguard for my light mod. I used my dremel to do the cutting, my nail drill to smooth out the edges and finally hand files (for fingernails) to really smooth the edges out. It came out really nice, but I am sure that there is an easier way to cut it. Oh and my bunny thought I was killing someone. It was so loud.
Will we also be learning how to set pieces together? When I upgrade to a larger tank I would like to know how to make my own sump.....
calvin415
New member
Keri, there is definately an easier way. 
We will cover:
Basic acrylic principals and techniques (discussion and drawings)
Cuting acrylic (table saw)
Welding acrylic (solvent)
Cutting teeth (router)
Drilling (drill/drill press)
Basic bending (torch)
Flush trimming (router)
Sanding (block/hand sanding)
Polishing (buffing wheel)
and Scratch removal (lots and lots of sanding)
Chris, I have a heater for my garage so it should be nice and toasty.
Due to limited room in my office, I'd like to ask those interested in my nano to go in shifts. Thanks for your patience on this.
We will cover:
Basic acrylic principals and techniques (discussion and drawings)
Cuting acrylic (table saw)
Welding acrylic (solvent)
Cutting teeth (router)
Drilling (drill/drill press)
Basic bending (torch)
Flush trimming (router)
Sanding (block/hand sanding)
Polishing (buffing wheel)
and Scratch removal (lots and lots of sanding)
Chris, I have a heater for my garage so it should be nice and toasty.
Due to limited room in my office, I'd like to ask those interested in my nano to go in shifts. Thanks for your patience on this.
bigsittingrock
Premium Member
I hope to make it to this one.
prplfirefish
New member
We are planning on being there to. Yahoo Springs here we come again. Here fishie fishie.HEHEHEH
Tracy
Tracy
Butchdawg14
In Memoriam
i wish i could be there to meet some of you since i am a new reefer. but ill be in denver maybe i can make the next one...are you making an arcylic tank there
normanviking
New member
Eric do think we could build a frag holder to hang off the side of a tank. wink wink
Butchdawg14
In Memoriam
or build a lil sump for my 6 gal..... lol.....i dont even know if that is possible?
green wrasse
New member
Hey Eric, I'm planning on being there. How about making a few acrylic algea scrappers
calvin415
New member
Sorry to hear that, but no we won't be building any tanks.
That would be pretty simple.
Anything is possible, just have to have a plan.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9238850#post9238850 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefkoi
come on eric lets fire up the robots and cnc's and get this thing going
LOL! Sure, I'll just let you pay for the CNC.
Just yourself and some warm work clothes.
I think that's reasonable.
normanviking
New member
I am not going to be able to make it. I have WAY to much work to do to the old house to get ready for the market on MONDAY. 
green wrasse
New member
Thanks Eric for hosting. And thanks for the scraper it works great.
calvin415
New member
No problem Reet, glad you guys were able to show up!
Thanks Chris, sent you a PM...
My pleasure Murph, glad you guys though the lagoon was cool. I forgot so talk about it, the black back is actually removable even with the bulkheads installed.
Glad to hear it Russ! Hopefully you won't have to get quite as wet.
Thanks Chris, sent you a PM...
My pleasure Murph, glad you guys though the lagoon was cool.
I forgot so talk about it, the black back is actually removable even with the bulkheads installed. Glad to hear it Russ! Hopefully you won't have to get quite as wet.
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