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Old 01-05-2004, 09:02 PM   #6 (permalink)
tommyp
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Hi

I didn't check the site posted but here are some tips that I use.

You use solvent cement like RL said. You have to get it at an acrylic store. Depot doesn't have it. The real way to glue is with a flat syringe tipped glue bottle. I lately have been using a cheap crayola paintbrush. It has been working great.

I cut the panels on the table saw moving the acrylic slowly across the blade.

Then tape a piece of sandpaper to my table saw I run the cut edges across the sandpaper until the saw marks are gone.

Then I tape the peices together with masking tape. across the joints not along them. this usually holds them tight enough to glue.

Then I dip the paintbrush and run it along the joint. it should wet out clear if properly glued.

Pretty easy and if you have leaks you can just use a thicker glue like weldon 3 I believe thats the name (it is like super glue gel vs regular super glue) on the inside to seal the joint. it is uglier than the solvent cement but fills gaps better. If you are not making a show tank I would have the thicker glue on hand as well.

hth

Tom
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