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Old 04-12-2010, 01:24 AM
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Looks like the front fell off.


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well I got some work done. During the day I was looking for a glass shop that would help me out. ya right a week cut wait. I will try again tomorrow. I was looking at the bottom pane debating to us it. Something still bothered me. I measured the width 16 3/4" the the to side panes 17" width. Now wounder It had a 1/4" silicone gap at the front. I checked my stock pill of glass. I have a L47XW17 pane of glass that is smoked. I Figgured why not no one is going to see it with sand over it. I drilled and assembled the main part of the tank.




The bulk head are just for ruff in.



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When I was assembling I bumped the back pane against the 280 stand on the corner. I cracked so my spare L48"xW24" pane is used for the back. The cracked one will be use for top bracing and over flow. As soon as I can fine a glass shop.


I admit I is being a pain, But I am learning as I go. I have put together 3 sumps and now 1 tank. Still not very good at the inner seals but getting better.
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I did not get as far as I wanted on the tank. Could not fine black silicone any where in the city. Ordered some from J&L. I did get my glass cut for the over flow and brassing. Stand still on this part. Did start on the stand thou.





The carcass is done not for the Lipstick and mascara (trim). Then making and hanging a the doors, but this can be done later.
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I have not accomplish what I wanted to do last week, but I did finish the tank!





It is not perfect. Learned what to do and not to do. I have not water tested it yet. When I do cross my fingers that it does not leak!
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I know that feeling!

Looks great though. But then I guess looks can be deceiving. Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine.
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I know that feeling!

Looks great though. But then I guess looks can be deceiving. Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine.
I have used alot of silicone on this thing. I have rotated the tank 360 and checked all the seams for voids. So far none found.
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