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Reef Discussion => Do It Yourself => Topic started by: Steve on October 13, 2014, 16:10:39

Title: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Steve on October 13, 2014, 16:10:39
Need to frame up something to hang my lights on. No experience with this and no place or equipment to do it anyway. Any help is appreciated.
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Twizted1 on October 13, 2014, 16:51:35
Quote from: Steve on October 13, 2014, 16:10:39
Need to frame up something to hang my lights on. No experience with this and no place or equipment to do it anyway. Any help is appreciated.

I've seen a lot of them made from pvc. All you need is a saw.
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Bigtom802l on October 15, 2014, 20:16:53
I made mine from extruded aluminum.  It has rails on all for slides and is easy to work with.  You just cut to length and bolt together I can post pictures of mine if you like
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Steve on October 15, 2014, 20:54:25
Quote from: Bigtom802l on October 15, 2014, 20:16:53
I made mine from extruded aluminum.  It has rails on all for slides and is easy to work with.  You just cut to length and bolt together I can post pictures of mine if you like

Sounds good, send the pics and where did you purchase it at?
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: joncat24 on October 15, 2014, 22:38:54
Lowes has a pretty good selection of flat stock and square tube aluminum. We made some light racks out of it for our frag tank. Cut it , drill it, bolt it and then paint it. I have seen some nice ones. Big toms is one of them.
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Bigtom802l on October 16, 2014, 19:43:19
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Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Bigtom802l on October 16, 2014, 19:44:51
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If you want more pictures or details let me know I bought the bar from the granger store near blue ash
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Steve on October 16, 2014, 21:03:36
Is yours mounted to the canopy or the tank? I don't have a canopy and am looking for something I can fasten to the stand or set directly on the tank. Thanks for the pics and input.
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Bigtom802l on October 16, 2014, 21:12:13
Mine sits directly on the tank.  I live in Monroe and if you want to come see it you are welcome to.
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Steve on October 16, 2014, 21:20:11
Quote from: Bigtom802l on October 16, 2014, 21:12:13
Mine sits directly on the tank.  I live in Monroe and if you want to come see it you are welcome to.

That would be nice. I am in Middletown. Off on Sun and Mon, 2nd shift the rest of the week.
Title: Re: Any metal workers/welders out there?
Post by: Bigtom802l on October 19, 2014, 09:34:29
How about Monday after I get off work.  I am usually home by 6 so any time after that would work.  I will pm you my address and phone numbet