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BrokeColoReefer
12/16/2006, 06:35 PM
Simple question realy, i have access to accupuncture needles, but they come in different gages. Any ideas what would be best for 1/2" acrylic?
calvin415
12/16/2006, 08:37 PM
.18mm, if you can get some extras for me LMK... :)
BrokeColoReefer
12/16/2006, 08:57 PM
I have a co worker that gets them in lots of 1000 for $20. If you need some Eric let me know, we can go in on a case.
dattack
12/16/2006, 11:44 PM
Can you order acupuncture needles online?
BrokeColoReefer
12/17/2006, 12:40 AM
no, you need a liscense.
mpdharley
12/17/2006, 04:23 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8768817#post8768817 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BrokeColoReefer
no, you need a liscense.

Actually, you don't need a license. I bought mine from here:

http://www.healthpointproducts.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=/hpp1/hp-21-1.html
BrokeColoReefer
12/17/2006, 07:01 PM
thats what my acupuncture buddy told me, sorry for the mis information.
calvin415
12/19/2006, 09:41 AM
Tried to order using that URL and min order is 25.00 Not going to happen for me. LMK if you get a case through your buddy, I'll take 1/4 or 1/2 case depending on what you need. :) Just PM me.
BrokeColoReefer
12/19/2006, 10:01 AM
he just brought me 50, they were .18. He is about to have a buch of expired ones, i will talk to him soon Eric.
BTW, im making another tank :) this ones not for me, its for a LFS.
calvin415
12/19/2006, 11:08 AM
That's sweet! I've got a 60x36x24 (dad), a 60x24x24 (local reefer), a 48x5x12 in wall plus some sumps and overflows to finish... The in wall is for my ins agent plus maintenance so hopefully it will spur some more business. :)
DrBDC
12/19/2006, 11:46 AM
Try here:

http://www.hbwsupply.com/

That's where I get mine. Only a few bucks for a few hundred of them. They've never asked for a copy of my liscence or even a liscence number.
BrokeColoReefer
12/19/2006, 11:49 AM
the one for the shop is 95 x 24wx 20
I wasnt realy planning on making this a more serious hobby, but hey, its fun when you have the right tools. I probably spent a grand on getting all the correct tools for the first tank, when i probably could have just bought the damn tank for that LOL.
I just had to make a new glue table. what a PITA, made it out of 1 1/8" melamine with a 3/4" sub base. That thing was a BEAR to make and move. I had to put it on heavy casters so i can roll it around the shop. I also installed my router plate in the center of it, so hopefully material cutting and edge prep will be easier.