yarimochi Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hey everyone, I bought a cool glass cutting tool called "one da tool" from fieldays up in mystery creek. This purchase has now fueled my desire to make my own tank!!! I have claculated what i want- 30cm x30cmx30xm which is a 27 Litre cube. Would it be easier and more accurate to get a proffessional to do the cutting for me?? I will silicone it by myself(all ideas on siliconing would be hugely appreciated!!) When the 30cmx30cm plates of glass are cut, do i have to take into account how the glass will sit against each other?? (either against the side or on top)?? How thick would the minimum glass need to be for this size and weight of tank?? Ill build a stand aswell. Thanks for your help in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Glass can be cut by anyone provided you get advise and know what your doing. Make one steady cut and dont go over it several times as it turns the cut "cold " Silicone in order to do its job correctly needs a slight gap rather than being pushed hard up against the other side Arris the edges of the glass with 240 grit wet and dry sand paper useing a sanding block or ask your local glass merchant to arriss it. You could get away with 4mm but 5mm would be a lot safer. Mask up the edges as it will make it a lot neater for your first tank. only construct half the tank to begin with then leave it for 24hours (for your first tank) hold the glass to one another by useing masking tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 And dont forget that the bottom piece of glass will need to be bigger than the sides. The sides need to sit on top of the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Base 5mm 300mm x300mm, 1 off Front and back 300mm x 300mm, 2 off Sides 300mm x 291mm, 2 off. Lid if required. Definately need a lid if you are thinking killiefish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoshark Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 don't you need 2 sides ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 That was for a self draining tank. T/Y MS :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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