Just wanted to share my DIY Lids!

[exnisstech]

@CierraBeckwith nice work. Thanks for posting this. I have a sheet in my cart to have a go at one for my reefer 300. I'll be using a router since I have one collecting dust.

 

[Troylee]

It looks like you machine /cut the edges so the lids rests on the tank and doesn't slide off. Can you share the bit you use for that purpose?

Yes I do! I use these. You can find cheaper ones at harbor freight etc.

 

[CierraBeckwith]

Did you attaché the netting to the lid with the screws? Just screw through the mesh?

Yes I did!

 

[CierraBeckwith]

1/8” bit above and 3/32 window spline works perfect. I like to drag a razor blade or knife down the groove to take the sharp edges off “or a piece of sand paper” it helps when installing the mesh and keeps it from cutting the mesh when installing it.

Oh this is a super good idea too. I almost thought about buying two 1/8 pieces of polycarbonate and sandwiching them together to make the place where the netting is installed look more clean.

 

[CierraBeckwith]

Very solid, highly recommend writing up a thorough "how to" for us who wish to replicate this awesomeness!

I can do that!

 

[JoJosReef]

This is pretty awesome. Looks great, all of you DIYers!

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Why did you use polycarbonate over acrylic ?

 

[Troylee]

Why did you use polycarbonate over acrylic ?

Acrylic will warp badly in a couple days if used as a lid.

 

[CierraBeckwith]

Acrylic will warp badly in a couple days if used as a lid.

Yes exactly, that's what I figured out doing a bunch of researching before I made the lids.