DIY group projects
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Topic: DIY group projects
Posted By: Angel
Subject: DIY group projects
Date Posted: April 02 2006 at 9:20pm
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Has this club tried to do DIY projects as a group? For example, I'd like to build a skimmer but really don't find the instructions straight forward and don't have the tools. ------------- Connie Tooele |
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Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: April 02 2006 at 10:43pm
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I don't know that they have but it might be a good idea as long as some people can agree on a project and a design. -------------  |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 7:10am
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We do DIY presentations quite often in meetings. Is there something in
particular you would like to see? Lots of people here will lend you their tools. |
Posted By: Angel
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 7:42am
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Well, I need to start with a skimmer. I just thought it would be a fun way to get together as well. ------------- Connie Tooele |
Posted By: ReefBones
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 12:52pm
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I too need to build a skimmer ... but I dont have the tools to cut the acrilic tubing ... Anyone out there wanna lend me a hand????? ------------- 140 gallon Reef 65 gallon Reef 55 gallon Aggressive www.thesalttank.com 801-865-6074 "encourage other divers and sea enthusiasts to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but bubbles" |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 8:48pm
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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? Brian ------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |
Posted By: Angel
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 8:57pm
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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? ------------- Connie Tooele |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 9:08pm
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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. ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Angel
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 9:21pm
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OK, we will want to build different size simmers. Questions: Would all the skimmers have the same size tubing? What tools are needed? ------------- Connie Tooele |
Posted By: Gahlenfr
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 9:31pm
| I would be in for that also. |
Posted By: zionsreef
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 10:04pm
| Count me in. |
Posted By: ReefBones
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 10:27pm
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I would be there .. I already have most of the meterals .. I just need to tools!!!! .. lol ..
------------- 140 gallon Reef 65 gallon Reef 55 gallon Aggressive www.thesalttank.com 801-865-6074 "encourage other divers and sea enthusiasts to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but bubbles" |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 11:21pm
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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 ------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |
Posted By: ReefBones
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 11:39pm
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Mine would have to be an exturnal skimmer ... my sump is too small for the size of skimmer I want to build .. (6" acrillic) ... ------------- 140 gallon Reef 65 gallon Reef 55 gallon Aggressive www.thesalttank.com 801-865-6074 "encourage other divers and sea enthusiasts to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but bubbles" |
Posted By: Angel
Date Posted: April 04 2006 at 10:14pm
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OK, Ya'll know that we need someone with expertiese and someone with tools (what tools we don't know yet) to step forward. ------------- Connie Tooele |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: April 04 2006 at 10:33pm
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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??? Brian ------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |
Posted By: dpdecaro
Date Posted: April 08 2006 at 12:48pm
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just wondering if i could join in. I never built one because i like the tools but wouldbe fun to try. David |
Posted By: ltanner
Date Posted: April 08 2006 at 1:00pm
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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??? ------------- Laura Orem 29 gal reef |
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: January 15 2007 at 2:07pm
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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 By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: January 15 2007 at 6:58pm
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Cool; More great meetings on the way! ------------- |
Posted By: RockStarFish
Date 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. |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: January 15 2007 at 9:46pm
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I need to build a larger skimmer also.
------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |
Posted By: jfinch
Date 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.------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: RockStarFish
Date 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? |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: January 16 2007 at 10:11pm
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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.
------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |