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[Lepisosteus]

I knew you had experience although I never imagined you were going balls deep. Excited to see how this progresses, gl with it all.

No problem understandable concern. I’ll post pics of the first few builds.

 

[Hendre]

46÷5 = possible 9 tanks? I have a feeling that it's not so simple haha. Super curious

 

[Lepisosteus]

46÷5 = possible 9 tanks? I have a feeling that it's not so simple haha. Super curious

Not quite 9 600 gallons but not a bad guess

 

[Lepisosteus]

Well all the acrylic is now cut. Gluing will start in a few days

 

[Hendre]

Curious.

Definitely going to be some monster tanks!

 

[Dieselhybrid]

OMG!!! 46 sheets. Is having the factory do the edge prep worth it, Is finding a co. that mills or lazer cut it worth the extra $ ????
I'm looking at 3-4 sheets for a 8'x4'x24-30" Tank

Never weld a laser cut Edge when building aquariums. A jointer or router will work just fine

 

[Lepisosteus]

Never weld a laser cut Edge when building aquariums. A jointer or router will work just fine

Same reason as to not weld a flame polished edge? The laser generates to much heat causing quenching of the edge?

 

[Dieselhybrid]

Hardens the acrylic so the solvent doesn't melt/bite

 

[Lepisosteus]

Hardens the acrylic so the solvent doesn't melt/bite

Same thing as quenching cool. Almost like tempering glass

 

[jimmie d wad]

now that you say that. It does the same to a hole in steel. makes it hard to tap. because of the heat, and it hardens the edge