SCSInet's 180g Reef Build!

scsinet

scsinet

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Originally Posted by big
http:///forum/post/2451388
I remember that elbow you had planned on the intake side. Sorry to cause the reengineering, but I think you are better off in the long run you did!
Warren
That's right it was you!
Sorry I couldn't remember exactly who it was so I couldn't give props.
 
osuaquarist

osuaquarist

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Wow SCS this project is amazing, you make me want to go out and buy an excesive amount of tools so I can try to be as awesome as you lol. Excellent work!
-alex
 
scsinet

scsinet

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Originally Posted by OSUaquarist
http:///forum/post/2454024
Wow SCS this project is amazing, you make me want to go out and buy an excesive amount of tools so I can try to be as awesome as you lol. Excellent work!
-alex
There is no such thing as an "excessive" amount of tools.
 
chilwil84

chilwil84

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Originally Posted by SCSInet
http:///forum/post/2454474
There is no such thing as an "excessive" amount of tools.
not kidden just bought a table saw with a router mount and sliding miter table just to build the top of my 180 i am working towards. i built the stand already and realized what i could buy just to make it that little bit easier and neater in the process.
did u empty out the loews near you with the beasly clamp purchases?
 
scsinet

scsinet

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No, I order most of my clamps from rockler, or I buy them a trade show that comes to town once per year. You certainly can't have enough clamps. What you see in the pictures is maybe 1/5 of my total clamp inventory.
Lowe's only recently started carrying decent clamps (Bessey, Jorgensen, etc).
I wish I could afford the K-Body clamps
 
ifirefight

ifirefight

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Originally Posted by chilwil84
http:///forum/post/2454534
did u empty out the loews near you with the beasly clamp purchases?
Thats exactally what I was thinking... I think I have clamp envy.
However..I think Norm Abram ( New Yanakee Workshop) has you beat though.
 
scsinet

scsinet

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Norm Abram made more money in the time it took me to write this post than I've made in my whole life... so I think I will have to concede defeat in a battle of tools (no pun intended).
 
chilwil84

chilwil84

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my stack of joergeson and pony clamps keeps going up as i stay in this hobby, its amazing how keeping fish can take a normal person and make them a cabinet maker.
 
hammerhed7

hammerhed7

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Great job on the sump, but what I admire most is your patience in using a 12 pack of sam adams for a clamp, in my house that would be an empty box in short order
 
t316

t316

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Okay...I'm almost demanding a FSS (full shop shot) "photo" before this is over. I mean, who keeps their screwdrivers that organized? For that matter, who has that many screwdrivers? Awesome job so far

and I'm serious, I want to see some more pics of that work area. Is this your basement, garage, what? And what woman allows you this much "man cave" area?
 
scsinet

scsinet

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2456209
And what woman allows you this much "man cave" area?
It's very simple. Claim the garage BEFORE you get married.
And bringing the house into the marriage doesn't hurt either.
 
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blackaero1

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This is one awesome build. SCSInet- I wish I had the foresight you have to build my tank like this from the beginning. Looks like you could go into business making custom setups for people if you had the time. I'm guessing if its anything like me, time is the biggest factor affecting this build. Did you get your acrylic from a local supplier or did you go with an internet based company? Also, just curious, if your so skilled at making stuff with acrylic, why not make the tank as well? I imagine it would have been cheaper that way.
 
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