I was going to recycle the wood from the pallet the glass came in to build something to install the glass, but this was the weather in Santa Fe today.Time to try a wooden aquarium
I was going to recycle the wood from the pallet the glass came in to build something to install the glass, but this was the weather in Santa Fe today.
Once silicone coats wood it is near impossible to get it off to then stain it. Learned the hard way with the sump. I stained the frame prior to the install. The stain wasn't completely dry so that should help repell the silicone.
The aquarium frame is heavy! My wife and I had a hard time tipping it on its side. I was worried it would come crashing over, so I rigged up a ratchet strap to get the aquarium about 30 deg. Saw horses to spot the two of us as we squat the aquarium flat.
This is the Glass-Wanka-Vader I came up with.There is only one screw per joint in this structure. As I am writing this, it has already been taken apart.
Masking tape didnt work very well.Glass transfered very easily from the rolling work bench to the glass lift I built. My wife was a big help too.
I always over do it with the silicone. Better too much than not enough.
Will let it sit untill next weekend.Not sure how I am going to get it back upright.
Good stuff. Definitely watch those fingers when you right it, you may want some blocks on the stand to set it on temporarily. After following this thread I have no doubt you will figure it out.
Too late to edit, I built the glass lift so the glass could be lowered on top of the silicone without smearing it.
Two big set backs todayDidnt think to wipe down the plywood that had the weights on it. Not even sure if I needed the weights.
SCRATCHED the glass. Deep enough to catch a finger nails. Heart breaker! I spent five hours buffing it out!! Set the timer for 12 minutes and buffed about 20 12 nin sets.
They said it could not be done....DID!
Next set back.
Is there crying in this hobbie?
I was drilling the holes for the flex tubing and the cordless Dewalt got away from me. SPLASH into the sump. I was worried that it would be toast after being under water. Proper protocol would be to let dry overnight. I pulled it out of the water and tested it. Water flew all over. It worked? Wow. Still works, that was yesterday. 5 hrs of buffing with it today
Is there crying in this hobbie?
I was drilling the holes for the flex tubing and the cordless Dewalt got away from me. SPLASH into the sump. I was worried that it would be toast after being under water. Proper protocol would be to let dry overnight. I pulled it out of the water and tested it. Water flew all over. It worked? Wow. Still works, that was yesterday. 5 hrs of buffing with it today
