Tank Rig ?'s

[crenicichlacrazy]

My friend works as a glass installer and recently got 5 pieces on 3/8th thick glass they did not use on a job for free. Now we would like to build a tank with it but have no clue where to start with a "frame rig" to build it in. Can anyone help with some ideas/drawings or sites that would have such a drawing. Thanks in advance for any help!

Edit: Sorry forgot to tell you all 5 pieces are 44" x 21"

 

[crenicichlacrazy]

Just a little bump. I have search the web but can't find much on this subject.

 

[redm18]

I have never built a tank before but this maybe a good place to start.
http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp

 

[koop171]

Let me just say this. without having at least two pieces cut you're not going to be able to make a tank with this glass. Or you'll need a 6th peice to cover all the bottom.

As for a jig I would just make one out of some used 2x4 you might have laying around. just make sure they are perfectly square.

 

[crenicichlacrazy]

Awesome! Thanks for all the help! Cutting the glass will be no problem as my friend installs glass and has all the tools to cut it. I put all the dimensions in on the garf page and now know what size we need and how it needs to be cut. This tank will be started soon I will keep everyone posted on its progress. It will be roughly 177 us gal.

 

[scat]

looking foward to pics

 

[xdragonxb0i]

will 3/8 glass be enough to hold 180 gallons?

 

[swede]

i would not be able to sleep at night having a tank that many gallons with 3/8 glass

 

[crenicichlacrazy]

Im not really sure. I have never built a tank. But on the garf site it says to use 3/8 glass. What size would you suggest?

 

[xdragonxb0i]

my 210 glass i is .5'

i think most tanks above 180 are built with .5' of glass