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Re: Glass tops?
It might be that I just didn't use thick-enough plexiglass when I tried that,
but I had a problem with it warping from the heat of the light. Does yours
withstand heat?
Rick
> I like polycarbonite (Lexan) better than using glass, and you can cut it with
> a
> table saw.
>
> Susan
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> From: Holly
> To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 1:13 PM
> Subject: RE: Glass tops?
>
>
> Er, Drs F&S, not Big Al's.... Oops.
>
> Thanks for the tip, Erik. I didn't know the hardware store would cut glass
> for me. I'm all for saving money and I like do-it-yourself projects so I
> think I'll look into that. We already have the Dremel and even the
> attachment I'd need I think. $31.99 for the 48" top seems rediculous to me.
> I actually like the marble handle idea though :) It seems more creative
> than plastic to me!
>
> Holly ~
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gsas-member@thekrib.com [mailto:owner-gsas-member@thekrib.com]
> On Behalf Of Erik Olson
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 1:09 PM
> To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
> Subject: Re: Glass tops?
>
>
> Kind of not the direct answer, but I have been building my own glass tops
> for several years. I get the glass from Home Depot or Lowe's,
> double-strength, they cut to the right sizes, and I grind down the edges
> with either an abrasive emery cloth (looks kind of like sandpaper but it's
> more durable) or a dremel tool stone grinding tip. Getting the edges dulled
> is the most important thing because it's quite a hazard otherwise.
>
> I'd been siliconing the front and back together like they do on some brands
> instead of hinging, and using marbles as handles for years, but just found
> in Foster & Smith that they sell the handles and hinge material in four-foot
> segments! So I just cut it to size now. And it gets boss' approval (wheras
> the old marble handle did not).
>
> On the other question, we don't get any special deals from the sponsors,
> just the auction donations. Participating stores offer members general
> merch discounts though (see website for current list of stores). I would
> assume replacement lids would be covered under the 5-20% discount.
>
> - Erik
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004, Holly wrote:
>
> > Do any of you know where I could buy a glass top for a 35g hex tank?
> > I'm also looking for 48, 36, 24, and 20 inch standard size glass tops.
> > I can order those through Big Al's here:
> > http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3790
> > <http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3790&D=
> > versa&
> >
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> >
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> > p=1&N=2004&Nty=1 I don't know if any of our sponsors can offer us deals
> on
> > this kind of thing? In addition, I'm looking to order Hikari brand food
> in
> > bulk, Ebo Jäger heaters, filter media, etc etc. Thanks!
> >
> > Holly ~
> >
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