Sexy Plumbing - Island Tank
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Got the outer panels sanded and buffed today. Acrylic is finished.
@ 320 grit (Heavy scratch removal)
@ 600 grit (scratch and adhesive removal)
@ 1200 grit
@ 2000 grit
@ 3000 grit (right)
Novus #2
Post Novus #1
Leveling the stand and filling next.
@ 320 grit (Heavy scratch removal)
@ 600 grit (scratch and adhesive removal)
@ 1200 grit
@ 2000 grit
@ 3000 grit (right)
Novus #2
Post Novus #1
Leveling the stand and filling next.
Very nice. So I have decided that I am closing my stand. Couple reasons:
1) Needs more effort to make it sexy
2) I have small children I’m worried will go under the tank and break stuff
3) biggest factor, the stand has been there for a week and I can already see a ton of dust collecting. It’s going to be a nightmare to keep the underneath clean looking.
1) Needs more effort to make it sexy
2) I have small children I’m worried will go under the tank and break stuff
3) biggest factor, the stand has been there for a week and I can already see a ton of dust collecting. It’s going to be a nightmare to keep the underneath clean looking.
Thanks man. There isn’t much hope for perfect acrylic though. I’ve tested the limits on this tank since it’s utility. There is crazing like a mofo from learning hard lessons back in the day but at least it’s shiny now.
Makes sense. At least when you open it up for friends it will be impressive. That will likely cut the dust down a lot as well.
Tank is off the furniture dolly’s, leveled and in final position.
We redid the acrylic on the bad reinforcement job so that has to dry for a few days before fill. Decided to knock out the acrylic on the sump so they will be dry at the same time.
This sump is for from sexy but is what it is for now. We’ll build a new 30”x26”x20” when things settle down in a few months. Few holes patched, corners reinforced and a K1 baffle.
We redid the acrylic on the bad reinforcement job so that has to dry for a few days before fill. Decided to knock out the acrylic on the sump so they will be dry at the same time.
This sump is for from sexy but is what it is for now. We’ll build a new 30”x26”x20” when things settle down in a few months. Few holes patched, corners reinforced and a K1 baffle.
