Fish's new tank project

kari · #1 11-17-2006, 02:50 PM

Could use magnets to hold the eggcrate. They could be glued into the eggcrate with epoxy or Weldon 40. I think Busy Bee Tools has the small magnets for a good price. Just an idea.

Fish · #2 11-17-2006, 03:36 PM

That's not a bad idea Kari. I could use the magnets to ensure that the sides don't fall off, and spankings to ensure the kids don't pull them off (jokes).
That would simplify things for a cleaner design....

- Chad

Farrmanchu · #3 11-17-2006, 06:43 PM

Rare Earth Magnets are strong, use the channel on the bottom, then two pairs of magnets per panel, your kids could probably climb them without pulling them off. Need to use STRONG glue to keep the Magnets in place. Each Magnet is about the size of a Nickel, but thicker. I've got some that I'm gonna make glass mount Frag plugs out of.

Fish · #4 11-17-2006, 07:19 PM

I'm liking this idea more and more. Where did you get your magnets?

EmilyB · #5 11-17-2006, 07:41 PM

Fish I bought rare earth magnets at Lee Valley. I was afraid to walk past the counters on the way out, thinking I'd be covered in metal stuff......

Fish · #6 11-17-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmilyB

Fish I bought rare earth magnets at Lee Valley. I was afraid to walk past the counters on the way out, thinking I'd be covered in metal stuff......

I think they might be just the ticket, thanks!

- Chad

GMGQ · #7 11-17-2006, 11:34 PM

Yeah, they're STRONG. I have a 3/4" one on each of my hood doors to hold them up.

Just be sure you dont accidently lump them all together, or else you'll be HOOPED when you try to separate them :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

I think they might be just the ticket, thanks!

- Chad