my DIY acrylic tank

[^GeNoME^]

U r using router to prep ur welding edges right?

[oceanviper]

I'm keeping finger cross of not doing that with more precise cutting

[^GeNoME^]

Router cut is for preparing the edges before annealing. If u use just a normal saw cut edge for annealing.. It will create a whitish joint with bubbles.. It will not be strong and this is especially important since u r making a big tank

[oceanviper]

Router cut is for preparing the edges before annealing. If u use just a normal saw cut edge for annealing.. It will create a whitish joint with bubbles.. It will not be strong and this is especially important since u r making a big tank

I'll polish the cutted side before joint them...

Still in the planning phase as I'm also working on the sump tank design...

Not to mentioned on the piping flow planning..

[^GeNoME^]

My experience with acrylics came mostly from online researching but experienced maker definitely don't recommend polishing before annealing as it will craze and the bond will be weak. Frankly, I think it will b stronger if u use saw cut edge. I recommend more research before u embark as the tank u have in mind is big.

[^GeNoME^]

I think the methods detailed in my thread should be the minimal practise if anyone want to make a reasonably sized tank as it was Well documented n practised by hobbyist world wide

[oceanviper]

I think the methods detailed in my thread should be the minimal practise if anyone want to make a reasonably sized tank as it was Well documented n practised by hobbyist world wide

Yup, your post is good...

Still thinking whether to embark before CNY or after CNY as the material would be lying in the living room....

And also i have a new cabinet redo for this tank.

[Reeffer]

wonderful DIY skill.. wish I could do that myself

[oceanviper]

I think the methods detailed in my thread should be the minimal practise if anyone want to make a reasonably sized tank as it was Well documented n practised by hobbyist world wide

Hi bro...

for the piping...do you glue it firmly or use water seal and just tighten it?

[limz_777]

how is the stand holding ?

[Davian Pepper]

Seems like acrylic tank looks much nicer than glass. The light kinda infuse to the acrylic making the whole tank shine like a gem

[oceanviper]

Maintenance and also cost is much higher than glass.

[thc]

, u may wanna take a look at weldon 42 too