Baffles

Borderjumper · #1 02-26-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Palster

One more question for you Borderjumper. What did you use to cut the acrylic? I will be using a table saw so I need some kind of 10 inch blade. I have done a search on this web site and others and most recommend using an acrylic or plastic cutting blade. I will not be doing enough acrylic cutting to justify spending $60.00 to $100.00 on a blade so I was wondering if a standard wood blade with fairly fine teeth would work?

We had the pieces cut to size at the place we bought the acrylic. Make sure when you measure you take into account the thickness of the glass if you measure from the outside.

Its a royal pain to have to cut down an 1/4of an inch on 4 pieces of acrylic.

A tablesaw will work..we used the blade that was on there..
EYE PROTECTION!
dont expect an exact cut and there will be some chipping.

Palster · #2 02-26-2007, 11:57 PM

Thanks for the info. I picked up a 200 tooth 10" blade at Home Depot. The blade is for OSB and plywood but it also says it can be used to cut plastics and the best part is it was only 16 bucks plus tax. I am going to try cutting the acrylic with this blade on my table saw in the next few days when I have some free time.

Borderjumper · #3 02-27-2007, 12:45 AM

It should work ok.. my husband cussed the whole time he was sawing ours

Wear long sleeves as it throws out tiny shards of SHARP shards. And protect your eyes. Lemme know how it goes. Cheers.. Shelley

Bruzer · #4 02-27-2007, 01:57 AM

how noisy is that sump?? because i would be putting it in my living room?

Dennis-Pir · #5 03-01-2007, 08:38 PM

How much did the plumbing cost for you??

And also do you think it would be easier to use flexible tubing instead? or to use the pvc pipe?

Borderjumper · #6 03-04-2007, 06:10 AM

I didnt keep track of the plumbing. The valves and quick disconnects are the most expensive parts. I think it was a bit over 100$. What sucks is you have to buy an 8 ft stick of pipe. We took a saw with use and cut it all in half to fit into my car.

Dennis-Pir · #7 03-06-2007, 05:27 AM

Well just went and bought all the things that I need plumbing wise and I semi siliconed my overflow together (not to the tank yet)... I got my baffles cut but they are to high so tommorrow or the next I have to get them recut because they are all 14" high and I need more of a waterfall 'effect'....

andsoitgoes · #8 03-06-2007, 02:38 PM

why not just sand the tops down a few inches? They're acrylic, right? You could even score them if they're thin enough.