madmike Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Not sure, I dont think james actually builds things with 1/4 or 3/8, he usually uses 1/2 on up for his stuff. I would though, just makes a better looking and stronger joint IMO Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerv503 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Good work on building your twelve footer tank, AWESOME Gold Flake Angel! U my boy BLUE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrylics Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Smann, Wires are used on almost all joints, and certainly anything tank related. Thin material like 1/4" or 3/8" gets .008" wires while anything thicker gets the twist-ties which are .014". Just works for me, but experiment and see what works best for you Solvents will vary & material will vary, so wire size and "soak time" can/will vary as well. Mike, So proud and happy for you, keep up the good work (rock2) HTH, James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks James!!! You know I couldn't and wouldn't have done this without your help. You truley are an asset to this community. I still have more pics to post, maybe tonight. The tank is now ready to glue the top, all openings have been cut....now I just need to get several friends over at one time to help me pull pins while I lay 29 feet of solvent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks for the response guys I think I'm getting it and will start some practice. Just one more question....When its clamped in place, which I have made similar jigs, and on the wires...apply the glue....pull the wires How does it drop down into place?....if its clamped to the jig? Thanks, I'll start some practice pieces before I ask anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 its clamped into the jig sitting directly on the piece to be bonded, if you use a piece of wood with camper foam underneath of it, the foam will give way a tiny amount so the wire spacer can be slipped in, then when it is removed after solvent has been placed in the gap, the pieces come back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Mike, VERY nice build! I cant wait to see the finished tank! I, too, have been very impressed with James' willingness to share his knowledge. I had nothing but good experiences with him while he was building my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 its clamped into the jig sitting directly on the piece to be bonded' date=' if you use a piece of wood with camper foam underneath of it, the foam will give way a tiny amount so the wire spacer can be slipped in, then when it is removed after solvent has been placed in the gap, the pieces come back together.[/quote'] Got it!, Thanks Mike I'll give it a try. Been following the thread on RC, great work keep it going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Finally got around to getting some more work done on the tank. Was waiting for a nice day, a bunch of friends, and a forklift to get this beast into my house! I had today off, so I started to plumb the OM 4 way closed loop and get the face on the stand. Ignore the mess, these were taken half way through. Ignore the wall, the old tank was in that spot, all of the holes in the wall and crown molding will be fixed soon. The tank is also sitting out from the wall to make it easier to plumb. The tank has been leak tested prior to drilling the closed loop and everything looks great. I have a few scratches from moving around the 12' panels prior to putting the tank together. I am going to buff them out this week as well as finish the closed loop and start putting water and sand in. All the inhabitants of the 220 are in the 180 gallon sump and 70 gallon tank that were in my garage, I'm hoping to get everything into the tank within a couple of weeks. later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 You're MAAAAAAAAAADDDDD Mike! I'm speechless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thats some crazy stuff there. Have you thought about how the aqua scape is going to play out in that thing, Islands, full rock or what? I can't wait to see it up and a fish swim from one side to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 what material are you using to skin the stand? Great work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 The stand is skinned in cabinet grade plywood that is covered with a gloss black formica. The inside is painted with a outdoor paint to protect against moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danik Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Looking good Mike, i want some cool ninja friends too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 ninja friends lift more than regular friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yeah, you got some funny lookin' friends there. Setup looks awesome. You sure your floors are rated for that much weight? (scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 You sure your floors are rated for that much weight? The structural engineer says so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Crazy build! I love it! Now you have to stick with the hobby forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Man, that looks great!! Looking forward to seeing the next step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 The stand is skinned in cabinet grade plywood that is covered with a gloss black formica. The inside is painted with a outdoor paint to protect against moisture. I really like that gloss black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerduck Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 So is this a peninsula? You may have said and I missed it , if so its going to be breathtaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 Kindof a peninsula, it's about 2 feet off the wall so I can get behind it to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I have always said that nothing is worth doing unless you do it to excess. This project is a shining example. Good work. Your tangs are going to love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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