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Apologies are due then. I just get really ruffled when I see fixtures with paint on them.

No, we're not into aquariums anymore but at its peak we had about 400 gallons of display and 2000 gallons of filtration (marine aquariums). The stands and hoods were actually the last pieces of "furniture" I made before I decided I wanted to go fishing instead. Used to fish a lot but from shore, this time I figured I'd build me a boat so I did. Engine prices were absurd then (still are actually) so I decided to fish from a sailboat but then I discovered that that sailing is very enjoyable too. I already have the plans for my fishing boat and the engine as well so maybe it will be the next long project. It usually takes me 2 years to finish a boat (daming side trips kasi).

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@beebeenator:

Nice final product, you could now start your own business of lab laminar flow equipments, custom made pa! I like the design, it inspired me to create a miniature for my arachnids.

@lncc63:

It's nice to hear someone that wasn't satisfied with marine aquaria decided to build a boat and get into the real thing! Akala ko pang movies lang yun, I salute you sir!

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Thanks Jarod 🙂 the edge banding still leaves much to be desired though 🙁 iam tempted to buy a edgeband hand trimmer thing, i am sure meron dito if i search hard enough

Lncc, just like what Jarod said... ok yung progression ng passion mo ah... gets bigger and bigger 🙂

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let me know Ben if you find an edge-band trimmer... haven't come across one yet, but I dont really look hard enough for one...

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i need to trim a bit of the protruding white plastic

tool of choice

good enough

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i finally bought a cutter today.. and i got to use it! i tried using pencil... it was a stupid idea to begin with.

pilot holes using cheap frostner bits. I found a way to keep the plexiglass from cracking... slow drilling

this is my first pass, using a jigsaw..... the cut i made FUSED !!! WHAT THE !@#$%^ ..... my good (poor) judgement suggested a metal jigsaw blade... hmmm

then i found this

hehehe meron pala pang plexi... anong tawag sa akin? SHHHH

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my jigawing has improved . weeeee

good fit... but not perfect. Good enough nonetheless

that piece of acrylic gets glued on to the hepa filter/blower. It in turn gets glued on the plexi backing. Hence the need to trim the white plastic shroud

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trimming the break off screw thingies, they have a female threaded partner

this is the closest thing i have been involved with fireworks! good old rotary tool!

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at this point I am zzZZZzzzzz

now i just need to seal the exposed edges at the rear. no need edgebanding. Sealing to keep it from harboring spores , molds and etc.

zzzzzzzzzz

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i need to seal all the holes where the wires went through also.. I can probably do that at the farm.

all meeting corners will also be sealed.

The plexi backing was made to facilitate easy changing of the hepa filter (which honeywell told me they are out of stock.... ) hrmmmmm

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very nice work Bee, another tip for jigsawing plexi is lower the speed, nonetheless it is excellent work...
as for the plexi closing after cutting, I have gone there once and it is indeed a learning experience, sharing them will make others glide thru without the passing that stage. but it is a fun thing to find out for yourself...

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Thanks Timber! 🙂

one thing i experienced in this build is the use of so many tools. It is one of those rare moments where i DIDN'T have to substitute one tool for the work of another that i dont have.

There is just this wholesome sense of satisfaction where i have all tools that i needed.

ftom the TS, CMS, JS. rotary tool, CD (cordless drill hehe) , And the assortment of proper blades and bits for the job.

it would be great if i (or US in our community's case) can work from home and spend more time with my family. But that will still be at least a few years away. Something like what Benjie Reyes does.

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timber i may have my bro inthe states buy me one.

Kung sakali do you want me to buy two? the blades though are carbon hence cant be sharpened.

http://www.amazon.com/Quad-Trimmer-Carbon-Steel-Blades/dp/B000WULWX2/ref=pd_cp_hi_2

or maybe panda has them?

the dang blades cost 70% as much as the tool.. hmmmm

I may visit panda again and ask for a full catalog of their stuff. Baka pumayag... sana... siguro.... hahahah

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timber i may have my bro inthe states buy me one.

Kung sakali do you want me to buy two? the blades though are carbon hence cant be sharpened.

http://www.amazon.com/Quad-Trimmer-Carbon-Steel-Blades/dp/B000WULWX2/ref=pd_cp_hi_2

or maybe panda has them?

the dang blades cost 70% as much as the tool.. hmmmm

I may visit panda again and ask for a full catalog of their stuff. Baka pumayag... sana... siguro.... hahahah

no need Ben, the block planes works well enough for me, you can check with your MDF supplier though since they have the heat treated edge-bands. Panda doesn't have a full catalog and they dont have this as well as far as I know.

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oh yeah... i have a block plane.. groz from panda..

i am ashamed to admit i still CANT use a hand plane... not even adjust it... or even be sure of the blade orientation.. or to even hone the blade.. hahahha

i will spend much time in youtube tonight