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All caught up. Awesome stuff my guy!
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All caught up, so drink your coffee and get to it!!!!! Cannot wait to see this thing all done.We did find a good home for the Hawaii yellow tang and all the other fish are happy but still in the 140 with copper treatment. All are eating and getting along even the 2 yellow tangs which are buddies. We did lose the powder blue and we will not be getting another ever,even though they are beautiful....
time for coffee it is done...
once I do the water test gonna dry fit everything that goes inside again and will take a pic .All caught up, so drink your coffee and get to it!!!!! Cannot wait to see this thing all done.
I really cant give you a real price on sheet cost since I have not bought a full sheet but when I was speaking to my source they range from $300 - $400 for one sheet of 1/4 inch or a little thinner(.22mm). I do not like anything less then 1/4 (6.0mm) so it cost a little more. Also price difference from cheaper "plexiglass" (home depot or lowes on shelf stuff that has the clear plastic protecting it )that melts when cutting vs the good stuff like cast or extruded "acrylic" that has a paper protecting it.Definitely a bummer about having to rebuild the sump, But better to get it figured out now than when it's up and running for a while that you don't like it.
Curious what a sheet of acrylic costs out there.
That's a fantastic idea.I really cant give you a real price on sheet cost since I have not bought a full sheet but when I was speaking to my source they range from $300 - $400 for one sheet of 1/4 inch or a little thinner(.22mm). I do not like anything less then 1/4 (6.0mm) so it cost a little more. Also price difference from cheaper "plexiglass" (home depot or lowes on shelf stuff that has the clear plastic protecting it )that melts when cutting vs the good stuff like cast or extruded "acrylic" that has a paper protecting it.
I made friends with the owner and he lets me buy from their scrape racks.
I got two 2ftx5ft6" and one 2ftx4ft for $100.00 cash....all 1/4"(6mm).
If your looking for this stuff find a place and ask if they sell scraps....best way to save $
i am using a carbide bit blade and I believe it has 144 teeth...the blade is red. Can't remember who made it...That's a fantastic idea.
There are quite a few fabricators around that I know. My shop is easily able to work acrylic.
What tooth count blades are you using for cuts? I've got a 144 that I believe has a set ground for cutting aluminum but also works fantastic on sheet plastics.
The only issue with working on plastics is I have to disconnect my entire dust collection system because it does not flow through the PVC trunks nearly as well as sawdust does.
Same count. Also carbide. Does it leave an adhesive ready edge right off the blade or do you joint it after?i am using a carbide bit blade and I believe it has 144 teeth...the blade is red. Can't remember who made it...
I worked for a custom wood shop for 15 years we also worked a lot of acrylic fine tooth blade and slow cuts creates the best result and minimal buildup. I believe its Diablo blades he’s referring to. Honestly the best way to cut acrylic is on a water jet. This is the cleanest cuts I have ever seen.Same count. Also carbide. Does it leave an adhesive ready edge right off the blade or do you joint it after?
leave a good edge, a quick lite sand with 300 sometimes if needed helps if needed..I use weld on 4 for the joints and then use a thin bead of weldon 16 the next day in the corners. Yes it not a joint I would use for a fish tank but it is only my sump.Same count. Also carbide. Does it leave an adhesive ready edge right off the blade or do you joint it after?
yes that name sound right..and yes I did past the acrylic slowly through the table saw. The acylic I am using is named acrycast (cell cast) (6mm) cuts really easy and clean.All caught up. Sorry to hear about the fish. I’ll definitely be following along on this one. Also located in the valley of the sun.
I worked for a custom wood shop for 15 years we also worked a lot of acrylic fine tooth blade and slow cuts creates the best result and minimal buildup. I believe its Diablo blades he’s referring to. Honestly the best way to cut acrylic is on a water jet. This is the cleanest cuts I have ever seen.
Yeah, for some reason when you cut acrylic is must give the shavings a negative or positive charge or causes static electricity ....Cant you just disconnect the duct to the saw your using just to cut acrylic. You would save a ton of $$$ making it yourself...especially since you know how to cut wood ..That's a fantastic idea.
There are quite a few fabricators around that I know. My shop is easily able to work acrylic.
What tooth count blades are you using for cuts? I've got a 144 that I believe has a set ground for cutting aluminum but also works fantastic on sheet plastics.
The only issue with working on plastics is I have to disconnect my entire dust collection system because it does not flow through the PVC trunks nearly as well as sawdust does.
The blades from what I understand leave sawdust with a negative charge. I've got all of my tools and ducting grounded. Been zapped a few too many times since I don't wear shoes much less working in the shop.Yeah, for some reason when you cut acrylic is must give the shavings a negative or positive charge or causes static electricity ....Cant you just disconnect the duct to the saw your using just to cut acrylic. You would save a ton of $$$ making it yourself...especially since you know how to cut wood ..