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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
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   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&
>   >
>   R=7769&Ntt=versa&Ntk=All&Dx=mode+matchallany&Ntx=mode+matchallany&Np=1&N=200
>   > 4&Nty=1>
>   >
>   &D=versa&R=7769&Ntt=versa&Ntk=All&Dx=mode+matchallany&Ntx=mode+matchallany&N
>   > 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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