Tank lid contruction

[PitOnTheProwl]

This is a tank that was given to us with "C" channel already installed...........




This one has a screen lid that slides into it.

[kitedemon]

sorry over the aluminum aquarium frame you could use E type glass track rather than C channel and over lap the glass panes and get glass that fits tight between the E track sides (It usually is met for vertical glass and the top has play so the glass will lift out) If the ends were open or one end you could slide the glass out the end.

[Maverick67]

that is an option. I am kind of liking the design for a front open tank.

[Maverick67]

alright so i began the construction for the "lucy lid" plug for my tank. I learned a very valuable lesson. To cut plexi a dremal work well if you have a steady hand but have lots of cutting/grinding heads available. I think I went through 10 or so. Also do this in a very well ventilated area i.e. not you basement or mine for that matter. The small of partially melted plexi will give you a killer headache. anyway I am part way there pics will follow when I am a bit further.

[PitOnTheProwl]

your best bet is to shell out the $10 for the lexan cutting tool at lowes or homedepot. Clamp a straight edge and keep running over and over till you cut half to three quarter way though.

[kitedemon]

There is a tool for that? I just used a exacto knife... I feel silly now. I tried a dremel and decided a knife was easier...

[PitOnTheProwl]

There is a tool for that? I just used a exacto knife... I feel silly now. I tried a dremel and decided a knife was easier...

I was a little off on the price

Plastic Cutting Tool

Its kind of like and exacto-knife but with a hooked blade that shaves a little out on every pass.

[kitedemon]

It sounds like it is easier to use than an exacto blade. Next time. Thanks!

[Maverick67]

well it too late now i already have it all cut. construction is a little delayed right now. my brother in laws band played their first show last night and we ended up closing the bar. A bit sluggish this morning.

[PitOnTheProwl]

well it too late now i already have it all cut. construction is a little delayed right now. my brother in laws band played their first show last night and we ended up closing the bar. A bit sluggish this morning.

LOL mine is too..........played black ops toooooooo late lastnight