Meowzer's LED build
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3431730
My bad! I'll need to go back and edit my previous posts when I have more energy to do so lol.
LOL....No worries Corey.....I am just glad he is finally working on it again HAHA....if all goes well, and he gets another router we could be done within 1 week
he goes back to work next Tuesday night.....(YAY) shhhh
so maybe....just maybe....to tell you the truth I am soooo scared....I think it is gonna be really heavy altho we are going to use the hanging brackets from the existing light....IDK....I am just really nervous
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3431730
My bad! I'll need to go back and edit my previous posts when I have more energy to do so lol.
LOL....No worries Corey.....I am just glad he is finally working on it again HAHA....if all goes well, and he gets another router we could be done within 1 week
he goes back to work next Tuesday night.....(YAY) shhhh
so maybe....just maybe....to tell you the truth I am soooo scared....I think it is gonna be really heavy altho we are going to use the hanging brackets from the existing light....IDK....I am just really nervous
2quills
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Weight is always a concern and will be with the current plans. I'd try to design a little lighter for myself but I didn't want to distract Danny since he was doing so good designing the rig all by himself that I didn't want to clutter his head with ideas of my own. At any rate, I would definitely make sure that bracket is set really good. Preferably into solid wood.
2quills
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432019
Well, I am now the proud owner of a Skil 1 3/4 HP router
....they did not have one at the hardware store Danny went to so I had to go to Walmart on my lunch hour....
Cool. I have that same router I think. Not the greatest in the world but it gets the job done. I've had it for 4 years and it still works good. It's what I used on my stand and sump. Does he have a flush trim bit? That's what he'll need for trimming up the edges of the acrylic.
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432019
Well, I am now the proud owner of a Skil 1 3/4 HP router
Cool. I have that same router I think. Not the greatest in the world but it gets the job done. I've had it for 4 years and it still works good. It's what I used on my stand and sump. Does he have a flush trim bit? That's what he'll need for trimming up the edges of the acrylic.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432102
Cool. I have that same router I think. Not the greatest in the world but it gets the job done. I've had it for 4 years and it still works good. It's what I used on my stand and sump. Does he have a flush trim bit? That's what he'll need for trimming up the edges of the acrylic.
Have no clue....what is a flush trim bit????
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432102
Cool. I have that same router I think. Not the greatest in the world but it gets the job done. I've had it for 4 years and it still works good. It's what I used on my stand and sump. Does he have a flush trim bit? That's what he'll need for trimming up the edges of the acrylic.
Have no clue....what is a flush trim bit????
2quills
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A flush trim bit...generally it's the type of bit one would use for trimming up the edges on acrylic tanks. Sometimes when you join acrylic there's a little over lap of material on the edges. So you take a flush trim bit to them to make them all flush/flat with one another. I figured that's what he needed the router for. Is there another reason he needs it?
acrylic51
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You could use a straight cut bit with a bushing guide in the router base plate as well......I use the crap out of my routers though.....I had an old skill I stole from my dad......I still have that thing.....It's older than me, but does some of the nicest work....Just a comfortable feel in my hand.....I usually hide it during the holidays, since that's the only time my dad goes into my garage.....He found his chain saw last Christmas though.......
2quills
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432168
Relax!!!!!! He has it all under control!!!!!!
Everytime I try to use words like this the wife always give me, The Look!
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432168
Relax!!!!!! He has it all under control!!!!!!
Everytime I try to use words like this the wife always give me, The Look!
meowzer
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432168
Relax!!!!!! He has it all under control!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432173
Everytime I try to use words like this the wife always give me, The Look!
BAHAHAHAHA....I am Italian.....and from NEW YORK....SO I can give a MEAN "that look" LOL
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432168
Relax!!!!!! He has it all under control!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432173
Everytime I try to use words like this the wife always give me, The Look!
BAHAHAHAHA....I am Italian.....and from NEW YORK....SO I can give a MEAN "that look" LOL
meowzer
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432155
You could use a straight cut bit with a bushing guide in the router base plate as well......I use the crap out of my routers though.....I had an old skill I stole from my dad......I still have that thing.....It's older than me, but does some of the nicest work....Just a comfortable feel in my hand.....I usually hide it during the holidays, since that's the only time my dad goes into my garage.....He found his chain saw last Christmas though.......
No clue what a bushing guide is?
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432155
You could use a straight cut bit with a bushing guide in the router base plate as well......I use the crap out of my routers though.....I had an old skill I stole from my dad......I still have that thing.....It's older than me, but does some of the nicest work....Just a comfortable feel in my hand.....I usually hide it during the holidays, since that's the only time my dad goes into my garage.....He found his chain saw last Christmas though.......
No clue what a bushing guide is?
travelerjp98
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LOL....... I still don't get what an Italian from New York is doing in Oklahoma.
cipher43
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432173
Everytime I try to use words like this the wife always give me, The Look!
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432178
Your not alone.....I get the "rolling eyes".....
LMAO. We have only been married for a year so my wife is still trying to decide which one she wants to give me.
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432173
Everytime I try to use words like this the wife always give me, The Look!
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432178
LMAO. We have only been married for a year so my wife is still trying to decide which one she wants to give me.
2quills
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432632
WELL....some lenses are on the lights, and Danny is currently working on the "Permanent" wiring
I am not going out there
Good thinking, us Men need quiet time when we are DIY'ing stuff so we don't electrocute ourselves to death. On second thought, maybe you should check on him.
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzers-led-build/440#post_3432632
WELL....some lenses are on the lights, and Danny is currently working on the "Permanent" wiring
I am not going out there
Good thinking, us Men need quiet time when we are DIY'ing stuff so we don't electrocute ourselves to death. On second thought, maybe you should check on him.