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12/02/2010, 02:40 PM | #76 |
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Did you use a sanding block with the 1000 grit? or how did you go about sanding out the bigger scratches. I have 1 deep one in my tank I need to get rid of.
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12/02/2010, 02:42 PM | #77 |
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I just ended up using my hands (Which was a pain) But im sure you could use a block just make sure you go in all different directions against the scratch.
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12/02/2010, 02:55 PM | #78 |
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tagging along very cool tank build learning alot about the buffing process
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12/02/2010, 05:40 PM | #79 |
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Yeah I'm learning about the buffing too.
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12/05/2010, 07:40 AM | #80 |
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So how many more scratches do you have to buff out? How long do you think before you have water in the tank? Awesome build by the way.
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12/05/2010, 09:15 AM | #81 |
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Well you see, this tank is 9 years old and was fresh water for that whole time. It was used and abused. There are seriously a ton of scratches. I have spent at least 12 hours of complete buffing time so far on the tank. I expect i should have it plumbed and water tested in the next week or so. You will see pics ASAP
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12/22/2010, 08:18 PM | #82 |
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Hey Chewieee, how is the tank coming? I'm guessing the restaurant business is pretty busy through new years eve
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12/22/2010, 08:37 PM | #83 |
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I'm stalking you. Can't wait to see finished product!!
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12/23/2010, 03:06 PM | #84 |
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Updates coming soon..... This is crazy time at the restaurant wioth xmas parties etc... so been extremely busy. The sanding and buffing is done. I will post pics soon.
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12/23/2010, 08:05 PM | #85 |
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Tagging along to see how it all turns out. How bout a pic or two of the tank you have at the house. We need to see some water.
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12/23/2010, 10:56 PM | #86 |
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I have also been helping with a buffing job on a 4'x4'x18" cube with center overflow. The tank had some major scratches in it. We DA'd it with 1000grit and then 1500grit. The Novus should be here in the morning, It sure has been a process but it will be worth it when its done.
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12/29/2010, 12:23 PM | #87 |
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Heres some pics of my tank at home to hold you guys over for a bit till i get more of the picture for the 300g uploaded.
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12/29/2010, 01:04 PM | #88 |
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Ok Painted the back of the 300g black
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12/29/2010, 01:06 PM | #89 |
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Next step is drilling my overflows, they need to be on the right side of tank because underneath the tank as you can see are beer coolers. So i built a cabinet to the right of the tankfor my sump and equipment.
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12/29/2010, 01:07 PM | #90 |
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For the overflows im just building DIY 90 degree overflows with strainers, (pictured below) its 2 2" bulkheads so the drain is 2 2" PVC
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12/29/2010, 02:13 PM | #91 |
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Another Ohio Guy hanging on for the show! Can't wait to see it in person!
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12/29/2010, 02:53 PM | #92 |
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Nice to know you're around knpjdad. I'm in Findlay too.
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01/04/2011, 11:04 AM | #93 |
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I think you bought some fish tank stuff from me a long time ago... That's when I lived on Northtowne..
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01/04/2011, 11:49 AM | #94 |
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hmmm.... I don't remember anything fom Northtowne, but maybe...
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01/30/2011, 09:01 AM | #95 |
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Any updates on this is it done yet? Me and wife are heading up to Mentor today might stop in and have lunch.
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01/30/2011, 09:55 AM | #96 |
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Sorry we re only open for dinner mon thru Saturday
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01/30/2011, 04:34 PM | #97 |
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chewieee noticed that after I posted. Then I went and checked out your web site. Wife is interviewing for a job at Avery on Tuesday.
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02/04/2011, 03:32 PM | #98 |
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A few Updates
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Here is the hole drilled for one of the returns, 1" 1/2" return one on this side and also running a pipe behind and around to the other side of the tank
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