I have a few acrylic questions

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toomanytanks

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Feb 6, 2008
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Hi
I have some acrylic that is at least 20 years old. The paper on it is dry and hard to remove. Will it be ok to make an aquarium out of it? It will be a small aquarium. Also, the only acrylic cement I can find is in a tube and it's like silicone. The lfs guy said that's what they use to make acrylic tanks. He hasn't seen the "watery" kind in 5 years. Is this "gel" cement ok to use? Last question, I promise. When I cut the acrylic with a jig saw, do I just hit it with a belt sander to make the edges smooth before I glue it? Thanks so much for your time and your help.
 
I WOULDNT USE THE "GEL"..., I DONT THINK THAT IS THE CORRECT STUFF FOR TANK BUILDING......, AND i WOULDNT USE A JIG SAW EITHER BECAUSE YOU NEED NICE STRAIGHT, CLEAN CUTS. mNAY PEOPLE USE A ROUTER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS...
 
www.mcmaster.com

also see http://www.ipscorp.com/industrial/acrylics.html


Weld-On Cements for Plastics Cements form a bond by softening two surfaces and fusing them together. Application temperature range is 70° to 80° F. Operating temperature range varies with application materials (unless noted). Cements dry clear.
Weld-On 3— Formulated to bond acrylic to itself. Will also bond polystyrene, butyrate, PETG, and polycarbonate to themselves. Begins to harden in 30-45 seconds; reaches full strength in 24-48 hours.
Weld-On 4— Slower version of Weld-On 3. Begins to harden in 2-3 minutes; reaches full strength in 24-48 hours.
 
Thanks so much for all your suggestions, but I think I am just going to go the glass route, but thanks again it is very much appreciated :D
 
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