280g Inwall

Delphinus · #1 01-06-2009, 04:02 PM

Thanks all.

Using some coupling nuts is something I thought about last night ... I didn't realize they came in mismatched thread sizes, that's awesome to know.

Although I think I like the idea of removing one of the turnbuckle bolts and replacing it with a regular carriage bolt. That idea has a lot of potential!!! Thank you!!!! (Argh, today at work is going to be a frustrating 8 hours until I can get home and try it out.

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banditpowdercoat · #2 01-06-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Thanks all.

Using some coupling nuts is something I thought about last night ... I didn't realize they came in mismatched thread sizes, that's awesome to know.

Although I think I like the idea of removing one of the turnbuckle bolts and replacing it with a regular carriage bolt. That idea has a lot of potential!!! Thank you!!!! (Argh, today at work is going to be a frustrating 8 hours until I can get home and try it out.

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You think thats frustrating? Tomorrow, Im shipping out again for another 21 days in the North West territories. Wont be able to do nothing tank related till Jan 28 LOL And it's -40 there right now HAHA, I must be an idiot.....

Shouldnt need a carriage bolt either, the bolt that came with the trolley should thread right into the turnbuckle. Atleast thats my theory LOL

Delphinus · #3 01-06-2009, 07:07 PM

The stock bolt is HUUUUUUUGE, it's like a 1/2" or possibly even 5/8" thickness. I'm pretty sure you could use it to suspend a BC Ferry in the air

I just bought a 1/4" turnbuckle for this purpose because I have very little vertical space to work with on account of that darn ceiling jog for the ducts.

banditpowdercoat · #4 01-06-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

The stock bolt is HUUUUUUUGE, it's like a 1/2" or possibly even 5/8" thickness. I'm pretty sure you could use it to suspend a BC Ferry in the air

I just bought a 1/4" turnbuckle for this purpose because I have very little vertical space to work with on account of that darn ceiling jog for the ducts.

Ohh, the turnbuckles 1/4" I was thinking the turnbuckle was 5/16 or so and the stock bolt was 3/8" But ya, 1/4" be plenty strong. darn pictures perspective is allways skewed LOL

Delphinus · #5 01-07-2009, 05:06 AM

Well, it wouldn't be the BOLT that would fall apart.

Anyhow, thanks Bandit, the idea worked perfect.

The shuttlecars now look like this:

And here is the lightframe up in the air. W00ty!!1!ONE!

It actually sits pretty level without needing any adjustments. Only thing is it sits a little too low, it needs to come up 3"-4". I'll be running 400w's so I was hoping for as close to 12" above the water surface as possible. Right now they are about 8". So I'll be chopping down the bolts to make it happen since the hanger assembly is already at minimum length.

Actually the irony is at the current height it would fit under the furnace ducts. But I really want the 11"-12" of height for the sake of minimizing heat transfer and hopefully creating a more uniform light cast.

I would do the bolts tonight but all of a sudden I'm wiped. Think I'm gonna check out what's on the PVR.

fishytime · #6 01-07-2009, 05:11 AM

Looks sweet Tony! Just a few tweaks and you can scratch that one off your list.

Pan · #7 01-07-2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Well, it wouldn't be the BOLT that would fall apart.

Anyhow, thanks Bandit, the idea worked perfect.

The shuttlecars now look like this:

And here is the lightframe up in the air. W00ty!!1!ONE!

It actually sits pretty level without needing any adjustments. Only thing is it sits a little too low, it needs to come up 3"-4". I'll be running 400w's so I was hoping for as close to 12" above the water surface as possible. Right now they are about 8". So I'll be chopping down the bolts to make it happen since the hanger assembly is already at minimum length.

Actually the irony is at the current height it would fit under the furnace ducts. But I really want the 11"-12" of height for the sake of minimizing heat transfer and hopefully creating a more uniform light cast.

I would do the bolts tonight but all of a sudden I'm wiped. Think I'm gonna check out what's on the PVR.

^^^^ now you feel old and not just look old

Nice progress btw

Boomboy · #8 01-07-2009, 05:32 PM

that looks great, must be nice to be able to move your lights away from the tank. All the little things that really make the difference. Cant wait to see more.

Lance · #9 01-06-2009, 10:21 PM

[quote=Delphinus;375020] I'm pretty sure you could use it to suspend a BC Ferry in the air

I don't know about that. Most of the fleet is in pretty bad shape. Nothing but DEAD WEIGHT, or an excellent anchor for a Super Tanker