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Old 10-28-2009, 01:43 AM
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I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.
Now isn't that interesting .. hmm. I didn't notice that at first because the first picture of the sump doesn't have that !!

So I'm curious how that came to be. Diamond belt sander? Dremel?

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Old 10-28-2009, 01:55 AM
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Drilled two holes with a 1.5" hole saw then used the angle grinder with a a 4" diamond wheel on it. Used the bottom 1/4 of the holes for the curves in the cut. Took all of 15 or 20 mins. Couldn't believe how easy it was.
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:59 AM
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Sorry I didn't notice you explained the sump cutout already.

How far from the edge did the holes go?
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Sorry I didn't notice you explained the sump cutout already.

How far from the edge did the holes go?
No worries. The chunk of glass I cut out ended up being 2.75" wide. Valuable space.
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Old 10-28-2009, 02:13 AM
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Things are looking really good
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Old 10-28-2009, 02:13 AM
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Tangs look most happy with the new home..
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Fast forward. These pics were taken last night. I think a new camera will be on my christmas list this year.







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Old 10-28-2009, 05:28 AM
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Shag-a-delic baby!! Love the carpet. How long have you had the Achilles?

(I almost want one myself, but am scared to try.)
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