CUTTING an Acrylic Tank in HALF!

[smitty03281964]

It is no need to be curious for something that I know I will not do.

 

[coolkeith]

I think it's a bad idea. When I tried to cut my acrylic tank in half, I cracked an entire panel from top to bottom. Now I use the tank for scrap acrylic. Also, I think you'll likely damage the seams due to the vibration. It's nothing like cutting or routing a single sheet of acrylic.

 

[Rev_Jim_Jones]

Practice on some scrap pieces first, Make some corners if you have too. Tape both sides with green or Blue painters Tape and never try to Force the blade keep just enough forward pressure to keep it in contact with the acrylic. Use the Router to smooth the Edge the blade gives you and then you can Scrape it smooth and Flame polish it.


I have never used a Plastic Blade on acrylic, on the Job we just use a plywood blade put on Backwards.

 

[BadOleRoss]

I used the plastic blade to cut 1/4" acrylic a couple of years ago when I built a sump for my 220 Reef tank, worked great.

 

[iwiied]

how about selling it whole and get a frag tank or trade for 1

 

[sross]

When I cut down one of my acrylic tanks I used a table saw. I used a regular saw blade, I just turned it backwards. Turning it backwards make a smoother cut. Just go slow.

 

[MyGiants]

I cut 2" thick acrylic with a circular saw before used a small tooth blade cut real easy.

 

[ChiPerf]

The first post was the best one...

 

[crobles04]

unfortunately Im not going to cut it.. yet

I started new post in ''filtration and setup section''
Any plumbing / filtration help is appreciated!

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...0578-HELP-deciding-on-FW-Filtration&highlight

Thanks again!

* But FYI I found a local custom acrylic shop who would cut / clean for $70usd