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Posted: January 15 2010 at 3:17pm |
CapnMorgan wrote:
I bought an acrylic router bit, and a guide for my router, so basically I'll just attach the guide and follow the lines drawn on w/ a sharpie, the guide will keep all the cuts an even length |
OK, I am still having a little difficulty visualizing it. On most routers the base keeps the bit 3 to 4 inches away from any inside corner, also most routers are taller than the depth of the overflow so you couldn't run the router inside the overflow. That's why I was wondering if you were using a laminate trimmer with an offset bit.
I'm sure you have figured it out so I'll just watch and see how it works for you. If you do have difficulty in the corners I have a laminate trimmer that takes standard 1/4" bits with the offset attachment. It will enable you to get the bit within 1/2" of the inside corners. It's at my office in LA but I could bring it home when we have to bring our car back to Utah for inspection next month.
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Posted: January 15 2010 at 4:09pm |
My dad wanted a mangrove bucket like mine. We decided to make it a bit better than a bucket. It is about 6 gallons and fits perfect on a small table from Ikea. The edges don't look as nice as yours but I'm learning. He will probably only have mangroves in the back half and maybe some algae and stuff to display in the front.
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Posted: January 15 2010 at 9:25pm |
Looks good! All I can say on the edges is practice makes perfect. I'm working on the plumbing right now actually sop I'll post pics tonight.
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Posted: January 15 2010 at 10:09pm |
I updated the pics with returns installed. I'm open to suggestions on the drain
Edited by CapnMorgan - January 15 2010 at 10:20pm
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Posted: January 15 2010 at 10:13pm |
CapnMorgan wrote:
Looks good! All I can say on the edges is practice makes perfect. | Amen to that on acrylic work.
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Posted: January 15 2010 at 10:17pm |
Are you going to do a Dursa to minimize gurgle? Or if that doesn't fit you could do the HOF gurgle buster. Both can be easy DIY projects.
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Posted: January 15 2010 at 10:20pm |
After some deliberation I have decided to use the Hofer Gurgle Buster
Edited by CapnMorgan - January 15 2010 at 10:51pm
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 1:03pm |
keep pics coming bro..................
soon we shall conquer, were working on redsea tom..
Shes about ready my boy...........
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 5:58pm |
Just finishing up the stand now, I'll have her filled with water tonight! Pics coming soon.
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 12:59am |
Pics updated.
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 1:23am |
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Pics updated. |
Where are the pics posted?
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 1:29am |
on page #1 / I'm gonna try the hgb too!
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 1:57am |
I really like the HGB so far, the adjustable flow rate takes some getting used to but it is dead silent. Plus it takes up almost no extra room.
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 11:08am |
To All, I have seen this set-up and it is amazing, very nice Steve.
I look forward to seeing it filled with frags.
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 12:25pm |
Pump is now running at full speed. This tank can move TONS of water. Updating Pics now.
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 1:58pm |
It looks great and you did a nice job cutting the overflow comb. I would have cut them prior to assembaly but it worked out great. Now I am anxious to see it filled up with livestock.
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 2:05pm |
Thanks Burt, I really appreciate it! I learned my lesson from this and will cut all my overflows completely before assembling the tank next time . They didn't turn out perfect, but it could have been much much worse, hindsight is 20/20 right? I am also excited to start stocking it. I'll hopefully have most of the sand squared away tomorrow, and can hopefully finish the cycle and begin adding livestock by 30th or 31st.
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Posted: January 18 2010 at 8:31pm |
So I have all the sand and everything going but wasn't able to take any pics before I had to head into work, so I'll update more pics tomorrow. I also reserved the first addition to the tank, I'll post pics of him tomorrow as well.
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 7:28pm |
Updated pics
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Posted: January 20 2010 at 10:59am |
That is one sweet looking tank. Those joints are very very impressive.
So the acrylic place cut the pieces for you? Did you have to spruce up the edges much?
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