CUTTING an Acrylic Tank in HALF!

[crobles04]

Unless I buy a CNC soon, I think a router and guides the most accurate tool I can use

 

[Dan F]

Unless I buy a CNC soon, I think a router and guides the most accurate tool I can use

Use a straight-cut bit. Clamp a straight-edge to the tank (a large aluminum level works well, but a straight board would be fine). Take your time and carefully reposition the straight-edge for each cut.

 

[BadOleRoss]

From the picture the acrylic does not appear to be an inch thick. An inch sounds a bit heavy even for a tank 72" long and 24" high. If it were me, I would use a circular saw with a blade for cutting plastics. Just tape off the area where you want to cut, clamp a rail in place to keep everything nice and straight and cut away. You can pick up the blades at Lowe's for about $8.

 

[kevinfleming21]

Very possible. Egon and I cut up my 230 gallon tank to make lids for my 300 gallon lol

 

[crobles04]

haha thats a great idea! Im going to buy that blade today after work!

 

[iwiied]

would you be able to provide a link to this blade?

From the picture the acrylic does not appear to be an inch thick. An inch sounds a bit heavy even for a tank 72" long and 24" high. If it were me, I would use a circular saw with a blade for cutting plastics. Just tape off the area where you want to cut, clamp a rail in place to keep everything nice and straight and cut away. You can pick up the blades at Lowe's for about $8.

 

[Mavrick813]

http://www.lowes.com/pl_Yes_4294769819+4294776533_40_s?Ntt=blades

 

[Smertrios]

I don't know about growing coral fragments but from what I have seen they use strong lights and shallow water. Any reason you could not get a good effect by hanging a light down in the tank rather than cutting off the top? Alot less evaporation than a rimless tank.

 

[Dan F]

From the picture the acrylic does not appear to be an inch thick. An inch sounds a bit heavy even for a tank 72" long and 24" high. If it were me, I would use a circular saw with a blade for cutting plastics. Just tape off the area where you want to cut, clamp a rail in place to keep everything nice and straight and cut away. You can pick up the blades at Lowe's for about $8.

I thought the same thing, are you sure it is 1"? Most tanks that size are made out of 1/2", my 96x24x30 is made out of 3/4", but it is thicker than a lot of similar-sized tanks.

 

[kevinfleming21]

most important thing is to get a spray bottle and keep the blade nice and cool while cutting