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Topic: DIY group projects Posted: January 16 2007 at 10:11pm |
I could put it together, that would be the easy part, getting all of the pieces together, and if purchased in a larger quantity would be much more economical.
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Posted: January 16 2007 at 8:02pm |
If there are just a few of use we can just do it over the weekend somewhere.It doesn't have to be at a meetin per say right?
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Posted: January 16 2007 at 9:40am |
Actually building a complete skimmer in a meeting might not be do-able. It takes much longer then 1hr for me to do it . But we have had meetings where we went over some of the techniques of gluing/fitting/working with acrylic in the past.
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Posted: January 15 2007 at 9:46pm |
I need to build a larger skimmer also.
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Posted: January 15 2007 at 7:51pm |
jfinch are you out there? lol I am in I have some tools and have a good idea on hoy they go together but I think jfinch would be the man to come up with the plan and to lead the pack.I have seen a few of his posts and he builds a mesn skimmer.
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Posted: January 15 2007 at 6:58pm |
Cool; More great meetings on the way!
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Posted: January 15 2007 at 2:07pm |
This recommendation was also reviewed by the presidency. Throughout the year, we will have meeting devoted to projects that you can (and should) try for yourself. Not only can you save some money, you can also increase your knowledge of the hobby and the equipment involved.
Although we do not foresee the club sponsoring large scale DIY builds, we encourage members to combine their talents and resources for projects. The MB can be used to organize projects and any plans, part lists, pictures, etc can be added to our Presentation tab for future reference.
Thanks for the idea and please keep them coming!
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Posted: April 08 2006 at 1:00pm |
Count me in on a DIY skimmer. I have access some larger wood-working tools (table saw, drill press, jigsaw, etc.) that could be used to cut bigger parts ahead of time, then bring the parts to the DIY party. Don't have anything too portable as far as tools go, though.
So, to get this going, it seems like we just need a set of successful plans with a parts list???
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Posted: April 08 2006 at 12:48pm |
just wondering if i could join in. I never built one because i like the tools but wouldbe fun to try.
David
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Posted: April 04 2006 at 10:33pm |
what about a viti*(I mean volunteer) that has allready built one, anyone??? to step forward and lead this endeavor>? I have some tools, mitersaw, sawzall,(like the one the guy in CA a few years back used to cut his house in half over a divorce dispute) dewalt drill, holesaws, etc. but what tools are needed???
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Posted: April 04 2006 at 10:14pm |
OK, Ya'll know that we need someone with expertiese and someone with tools (what tools we don't know yet) to step forward.
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 11:39pm |
Mine would have to be an exturnal skimmer ... my sump is too small for the size of skimmer I want to build .. (6" acrillic) ...
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 11:21pm |
Different sizes will make things more difficult, as far as getting the materials together, the pump will be the most expensive thing, I have connections with the local pool suppliers as far a getting clear(near clear) acrylic. I have a 4' piece of 3" now but decided that it would be to small for a good skimmer, but maybe it could be used for the collection cup or something? anyone with a set of plans? I am thinking along the lines of the asm skimmers(like the one I bought two weeks ago ) Brian
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 10:27pm |
I would be there .. I already have most of the meterals .. I just need to tools!!!! .. lol ..
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 10:04pm |
Count me in.
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 9:31pm |
I would be in for that also.
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 9:21pm |
OK, we will want to build different size simmers. Questions:
Would all the skimmers have the same size tubing? What tools are needed?
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 9:08pm |
If Im right the acrylic would be cheap. Its the motor what will cost the most. Right?? Id be in. I need one for the new 80 gallon Ijust picked up for the office.
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 8:57pm |
That the spirit!
Would we want one person to buy all parts and divide the amount between those building or would we want a parts list ~ everyone show up with the right things?
If there was enough interest maybe we could make one extra to post for sale with profit going to the club.
What tools are needed to build a good skimmer?
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Posted: April 03 2006 at 8:48pm |
a group build would be a fun project, I have a miter saw that can cut tubing, a lot of other tools if needed, between the group if we set up a assembly line, how long would it take to make 10 protein skimmers?
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