Pies Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 I am looking for someone/somewhere to make me an acrillic tank. I a mfairly handy and would be happy to make and glue it myself but am unsure where to get it from and what glue to use. This is for a sump for my marine setup. I am going to need to drill several holes in it for plumbing and thought the acrillic is just going to be easier. Size approx 3ft. Numbers, places or volunteers please? Cheers Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 as i remember you have to weld it if you want it done 'properly' otherwize you can get some MEK (methylethylkeytone) from your local plumbing supply - that stuff will fuze almost anything, including your brain cells. i don't know about the plastic welding - but you can get perspex from most glass supply places (just had to replace an odd shaped sheet in a 4foot light thing) if you need a hand let me know, i'm always up for some good old fashioned manual labour and a cuppa jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted March 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 All I know is its glued not welded. But the glue 'melts' the plastic together into a bond that lasts forever (and ever). I am going to ring around and find out. I think this is the way to go. Cutting it accuratly will be the next trick. Anyone got a bandsaw I can come over and use for an hr? Dark: Maybee you should come over 1 night and help me work out a few bits and pieces. I think this is a goer OPERATION SUMP TANK So go and start reading about sumps! Your foray into marine tanks is about to begin! Piola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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