Need Idea's for CNC mill

banditpowdercoat · #1 08-22-2009, 01:20 AM

Which pump was $339 and where? Ya that IS alot for a pump, but is that the same(apparently) as the one RD sells for $1k? I dont even have a skimmer that would need a pump that big yet LOL

pterfloth · #2 08-22-2009, 01:38 AM

The modified Laguna/Askoll pump with volute cover and pinwheel is $350 (just went up!) from Salt Water Connections, the maker of the Xtreme skimmers also branded as Octo Extreme and MSX skimmers. SWC is based in Winnipeg. I have a SWC Xtreme 200, it is an awesome skimmer, but I would like to replace the Sicce pump. Trouble is, not much draws as much air as the Sicce and for $129, it is quite a bargain and I don't want to lose performance.

lastlight · #3 08-22-2009, 02:06 AM

Filter out the bickering between hahn (banned now I think) and bean and 90% of the thread is GONE. It's still a neat read but yeah some of the DIY threads become battles of the ego.

banditpowdercoat · #4 08-22-2009, 02:14 AM

$350 for pump and volute, not bad.

I like their cone skimmers. Hmm.

Man, I kinda hate being up here in in camp. I have WAY to much time to think of ideas, but not enough time to follow them through.

One thing I think I am going to try to make, is thread on inlet venturi's. Ones with Pipe thread, so you can thread them on to pretty much ANY pump. MAG, Ehiem, etc.

mark · #5 08-22-2009, 02:37 AM

which mine?

banditpowdercoat · #6 08-22-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mark

which mine?

Cantung, on the NWT/Yukon border

scherzo · #7 08-22-2009, 03:02 AM

I am looking for a nice set of house numbers today (we just painted the house)..

You could do some custom aluminum numbers. I found a few sites that will do them (they are in the US)... could be about $100 for a standard size (5-6") of numbers.. not sure what the materials cost..

You can start by doing mine..

(j/k)

banditpowdercoat · #8 08-22-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scherzo

I am looking for a nice set of house numbers today (we just painted the house)..

You could do some custom aluminum numbers. I found a few sites that will do them (they are in the US)... could be about $100 for a standard size (5-6") of numbers.. not sure what the materials cost..

You can start by doing mine..

(j/k)

I acctually thought of that a few years ago. I made up some Family Name Plaques for friends. I first Powdercoated the aluminun, then milled away around the letters, then put a clearcoat powder all over it. I'll see if I can find some pic's.

I'd for sure make you a custom number plate if you want.

PuffLuv · #9 08-22-2009, 04:29 AM

I was looking for a nice battery tray for my second Yellow Top Optima, and wow, they're kinda pricey for a nice aluminum one....
http://shop.ebay.ca/?_from=R40&_trks...tery+hold+down

Looks like they could be fun to make though!

phillybean · #10 10-30-2009, 04:32 AM

I'd be interested in DIY Reflector Kits.