|
09/10/2008, 07:15 PM | #176 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 3,084
|
Quote:
__________________
Rae N. She wasn't wicked, she only liked the shoes!!! Current Tank Info: 60 Gall Hex, 3 #3's, no fuge..........YET!!! |
|
09/10/2008, 07:24 PM | #177 | |
Registered Member
|
Quote:
__________________
I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock |
|
09/10/2008, 07:25 PM | #178 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 3,084
|
Quote:
__________________
Rae N. She wasn't wicked, she only liked the shoes!!! Current Tank Info: 60 Gall Hex, 3 #3's, no fuge..........YET!!! |
|
09/10/2008, 08:06 PM | #179 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Amishville, USA
Posts: 2,047
|
Quote:
All I did was google it and I got enough information to not only feel comfortable about it, but be excited about it and be able to talk about it without sounding like an idiot. Could be the greatest invention this century.
__________________
Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work. |
|
09/10/2008, 08:40 PM | #180 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 528
|
Quote:
We'll see what happens in a few days
__________________
"Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind" -JFK "There's never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments." Current Tank Info: Starting a 120g |
|
09/10/2008, 09:52 PM | #181 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
Quote:
I'm actually hoping to start construction on the fish area this weekend. |
|
09/11/2008, 06:22 AM | #182 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 437
|
Quote:
__________________
Why are Tangs so special? Where are the Cleaner Wrasse police?? Current Tank Info: 55g mixed 12g nano |
|
09/11/2008, 07:29 AM | #183 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Posts: 873
|
Quote:
Lots of photos
__________________
- Mitchell ^ Click on my username and 'Visit OwNeD162's Home Page!" to view my Australian nano reef build! (CH) - Clubhouse Represent! Current Tank Info: 2 x 1 x 1ft + EcoSystem Pro 40 HOB + 1 x 150W DE MH, 2 x 24W Actinic, Hailea HC- 150A 1/10 HP Chiller, Vortech MP20 |
|
09/17/2008, 05:59 PM | #184 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 528
|
Wow! Too much action going on in this thread! I can't keep up!!
__________________
"Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind" -JFK "There's never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments." Current Tank Info: Starting a 120g |
09/17/2008, 06:26 PM | #185 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
Quote:
You would. Yeah it poured all weekend so I couldn't empty out the garage to get started. My glass hole saws are on the way though, and should be here in a few days. |
|
09/17/2008, 06:36 PM | #186 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 528
|
Quote:
Yeah bummer about the raining. But i thought i'd post to tell people that IT'S ALIVE!!! (the thread)
__________________
"Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind" -JFK "There's never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments." Current Tank Info: Starting a 120g |
|
09/20/2008, 07:25 PM | #187 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
Well got the hole saws a few days ago, and have been practicing on a 15g tank... I must say... not going well as of yet.
After 2 shots I was good at keeping the bit from "walking" but still haven't been able to get a clean cut through the glass. It's going to be a while before I even think of attempt this on the 220.
__________________
"Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover |
09/20/2008, 07:30 PM | #188 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 1,300
|
Maybe you can find some sort of drill stand
Marty Quote:
|
|
09/20/2008, 07:31 PM | #189 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 3,084
|
keep up the good work........
__________________
Rae N. She wasn't wicked, she only liked the shoes!!! Current Tank Info: 60 Gall Hex, 3 #3's, no fuge..........YET!!! |
09/20/2008, 07:31 PM | #190 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
__________________
"Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover |
09/20/2008, 07:39 PM | #191 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
I think I know what the issue is though... The back of the bit that goes into the chuck is too large, so I can't insert it the whole way. I think this is making the bit spin a little wobbly as I'm cutting, and causing the bubbles/chips around the edges of the hole.
__________________
"Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover |
09/20/2008, 11:29 PM | #192 |
Premium Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chicago area, IL
Posts: 809
|
I thought you were going to build a jig to keep the holes in line and hold the bit like Harold suggested? Wouldn't that help with the jumpy bit?
__________________
Tim Current Tank Info: Nanocube 12DX / Nanocube 28G HQI |
09/21/2008, 08:00 AM | #193 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 745
|
Quote:
__________________
A small fish in a big aquarium |
|
09/21/2008, 08:22 AM | #194 |
Professional Stick Gluer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 2,216
|
Duct tape on the back of the hole that you are cutting will help as well.
__________________
Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump |
09/21/2008, 10:05 AM | #195 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
Quote:
|
|
09/21/2008, 11:35 AM | #196 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 745
|
Quote:
__________________
A small fish in a big aquarium |
|
09/21/2008, 12:38 PM | #197 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Willowick, Ohio
Posts: 1,603
|
Hey TJ I use a dremel with a dimond bit to round off the chips and splinters so it looks all clean around the edges also make it less stress on the whole chips are more likely to crack down the road but a smooth clean hole will last longer with less chance off a runner ..... Just a few tricks ive learned along the way
Sean
__________________
"I hope I'm not going to be the first person who lost a fish, because it superglued it's mouth shut. " Tswifty New ohio DUI law..1st. OFF get 2 Browns TICs 2nd OFF you have to use them !!! Current Tank Info: Divorced ....looking for my next hole to fill!! |
09/21/2008, 02:30 PM | #198 | |
A-counting guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 673
|
I made a very simple jig to drill my tanks. I bought a hole saw for wood that was the same size as the diamond bit. I drilled a hole through veneer core ply (not particle or MDF core) and used that as my jig. It worked great.
YMMV Quote:
__________________
You can see my 400g build thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2577596 Current Tank Info: 400g SPS and 75g non SPS |
|
09/21/2008, 07:55 PM | #199 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
Quote:
I drilled my 30g QT tank... and it came out GREAT. |
|
09/21/2008, 07:59 PM | #200 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 14,022
|
Quote:
I think I'm going to attempt the closed loop holes later this week. Just the output holes... So 6 - 1" holes... |
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|