Inside "our" glass shop (Pictures and Video!)

abcha0s · #1 08-08-2011, 12:42 PM

My curiosity still peaks when I am around big machinery. I’ll try to get some more pictures. Perhaps even a video of the machines in operation.

- Brad

FishyFishy! · #2 08-08-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abcha0s@conceptaquatics

My curiosity still peaks when I am around big machinery. I’ll try to get some more pictures. Perhaps even a video of the machines in operation.

- Brad

Vids would be awesome!! Very nice setup you guys got.

abcha0s · #3 08-22-2011, 05:30 AM

Dave came through with a video of the glass polisher in action. I've posted it on YouTube here:

This machine is used to inspect the glass for imperfections. It's easy to overlook a small scratch, so we take the time to find them before we start building.

Dave didn't tell me what's going on in this next picture. I can only imagine how much this glass must weigh. Look how thick it is!

** Concept Aquatics - Mini Contest **

Here's a little contest. If anyone can tell me what's going on in the picture above, I'll award them 1000 "Concept Award" points for use at our store. Please post your answer to this thread. If no one has any ideas, then we will get Dave to explain it.

- Brad

lastlight · #4 08-22-2011, 05:46 AM

Is the massive sheet being broken down into smaller pieces?

Lampshade · #5 08-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Giant air cushion table to be able to move large sheets.

AquaticFinatic · #6 08-22-2011, 01:39 PM

It's a piece of starfire getting ready to be made into my next tank!

dave_C · #7 08-22-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by daveycoopa

It's a piece of starfire getting ready to be made into my next tank!

lol good guess

that is the start of your tank

globaldesigns · #8 08-22-2011, 07:44 PM

I don't know Dave, nor seen his operations, but I was at BadAZZlars place last week to pick up some chaeto. I noticed the nice workmanship of his tank and asked him if it was concepts, and yes it was.

I can say, the workmanship is great, most of us know that Garry does the construction, and he does do top notch work... With BadAZZlers, I noticed Garry still using shims in the joins to ensure maximum/even sealant on all joins.

My tank was made by Jay, and we all know his quality... But I will one day build another, and will get a price from Jay, but most definately one from Concept also now that I have seen the work.

Well done Concept!