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[veni vidi vici]

A few more pieces and the doors this weekend.I want to drill the tank this week end as well.

 

[silverado61]

If your drilling is a success, let us know how you did it. I'm thinking of drilling mine for the return line.

 

[veni vidi vici]

This is my second time drilling a tank Silverado61, my 125 was a breeze and I expect the same on this one. Im drilling 5 holes in this 120.
3~ 1" and 2~ 1-1/2". Its really pretty easy.

 

[silverado61]

I just get pretty nervous about it. You only get one shot at it. Lol

 

[veni vidi vici]

If you make yourself a jig with some 1/4" plywood and clamp it or tape it down you dont have to worry about the bit walking on you. I didnt bother building a putty dam around the hole instead I just let the hose run on top of the tank. Dont push the bit through the glass ,let the bit do the work. And last but not least... put a towel down so the drop out dosent hit the other side and break the tank.

 

[eric b 125]

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Originally Posted by silverado61 http:///t/397230/new-build/60#post_3542434
If your drilling is a success, let us know how you did it. I'm thinking of drilling mine for the return line.

Drilling tanks isn't nearly as bad as it seems. It's nerve-wracking for sure, but if you take your time and follow the suggestions VVV gave you, you will be fine.

 

[snakeblitz33]

+1. Not nearly as hard as you think it is.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Just need to stain her and I can start on the main attraction.
The stain color is going to be "Gunstock"

 

[eric b 125]

Very nice! Are those doors going to be lift-out or hinged?

 

[veni vidi vici]

They are hinged. I have some really cheap ones at the moment because I couldn't find any 14 "overlay hinge.

 

[silverado61]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici http:///t/397230/new-build/60#post_3542946
They are hinged. I have some really cheap ones at the moment because I couldn't find any 14 "overlay hinge.
If you make up to my area you can hang the doors on my stand for me. I have no clue or talent on hanging cabinet doors. lmao

 

[veni vidi vici]

Quote:
Originally Posted by silverado61 http:///t/397230/new-build/60#post_3542993
If you make up to my area you can hang the doors on my stand for me. I have no clue or talent on hanging cabinet doors. lmao
When I moved from The Peoples Republic of Illinois and crossed the Mississippi I vowed I would never come back. Sorry man,the best I could do is meet you at the Indiana boarder. lol!

 

[veni vidi vici]

A little bit closer to getting water into her. I wish i wasnt in the middle of a job out of town. I want to get this done already.....

Got tank drilled for Bean Animal overflow and the suction for the closed loop.

 

[veni vidi vici]

I also got the stand and canopy stained . I still need to hang the doors ,but im going to wait until after plumbing is complete.

 

[trigger40]

Nice! i bet your having a good time with this build.

 

[eric b 125]

Looks good man! What's the H of your canopy?

 

[veni vidi vici]

Yes its been fun but difficult as well. Its hard when your only home on the weekends .

 

[veni vidi vici]

Thanks Eric, its 24" Tall

 

[tthemadd1]

Is the full weight of the hood sitting on the glass? It looks heavy if so. Are you going to mount the hood to the wall? Makes me thing stress cracks along the seals otherwise.

 

[veni vidi vici]

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Originally Posted by tthemadd1 http:///t/397230/new-build/60#post_3543472
Is the full weight of the hood sitting on the glass? It looks heavy if so. Are you going to mount the hood to the wall? Makes me thing stress cracks along the seals otherwise.
It is... its not heavy at all. I weighs under 10 lbs.