lachie1998 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 how i make my dividers 1.mark out the size divider to fit your tank 2. cut, i used a angle grinder 3.mark out were to drill holes. 4. drill holes. 5.done :thumb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 nice.............. but you forgot 2 things.............. silicon and beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 nope they fit nice and snug and i hate beer and im underage haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 hahahahahaha bugger........... i thought about them being a snug fit, so i guess it depends on what your keeping divided i've been thinking about dividing up my tanks to separate some breeding bn, but never thought of you as underage, so we better make that a energy drink, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Col~ Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 What can you use if you don't have an angle grinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickm986 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 What can you use if you don't have an angle grinder? Purchase an acrylic cutting knife... Score along line and bend the other way - like cutting class... If your a poor fish keeper like me and cant afford the $14 for the acrylic knife, use a regular knife but cut the same line at least 3 times making the cut deeper each time - then snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 u can use a hacksaw but the cut may not b straight and u will have to sand it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 What can you use if you don't have an angle grinder? you can buy one for around $20 to $30.00, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Col~ Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPee Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Good job mate. I cut mine slightly smaller and use a short piece of air hose squished inbetween the top of the divider and the rail on the tanks. Works a treat. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 good work lachie. How much was the perspex? I had a look in bunnings the other day to use some perspex for lids and I cant remember the exact price but it was more expensive than glass to my suprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 not cheap mate $50 a sheet and only get about 2 dividers and some s**** leftover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 why did it blank out S c R a P s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisxr6t Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Good job! I normally use a jigsaw on perspex, angle grinder would be more fun though lol Anyone know of good cheap acrylic suppliers in brisbane? I used to go through one years ago at cannon hill somewhere, but can't find them anymore!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Coz cr@p is a norty werd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky1988 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 There is a jigsaw blade you can purchase that is designed for acrylic or Perspex. I have used one blade for almost 4 months now considering I use it almost every day for some kind of DIY fry saver that I'm making for someone I reckon it's well worth it if you don't hand an angle grinder. Personally I am more comfortable using a jigsaw but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky1988 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Good job! I normally use a jigsaw on perspex, angle grinder would be more fun though lolAnyone know of good cheap acrylic suppliers in brisbane? I used to go through one years ago at cannon hill somewhere, but can't find them anymore!!! There is a guy at the rocklea markets on a Sunday. He also has a shop in moorooka I think. His probably some of the cheapest you would find in brissy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-Fry Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Where can i get perspex from? How much does it normally cost per piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky1988 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I get 3mm pieces most of the time. Cost is around $20 for 600 by 900 sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusnsherell Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 We got a sheet from yatala glass 1.8x1.6x6mm, it was expensive but a worthy investment. I cut it with a circular saw. We have dividers for all our tanks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
