Akwar'eum Too

framerguy · 05-24-2008, 12:49 AM

Well, I've decided to end the Akwar'eum tank cronicle and start the new one. I will link to this one from the old one. Here is the old land of Akwar'eum if you want to look...:Akwar'eum

New news today is I have started my Beckett skimmer build. I am using Frankies beckett build as well as a couple of others. Mine won't be nearly as beautiful as Frankies but I hope it functions well. I have the parts cut out for the box, and am working on the Beckett injectors. I am using a 2" plumbing repair coupling to house the injector rather than build my own housing. It has turned not to save any time at all.. Oh well. Here is a photo of it so far:

And the box parts are cut out using a table saw. It was incredibly loud, if you try it you should wear ear protection like I did...WOW! Then the saw marks were removed using my router table and a straight bit and a fence set up like a jointer. I have a jointer but it has been in storage for 10 years and has rusted completly and won't budge at all and I haven't fixed it yet. Anyway, here are the cut out parts:

I used Frankies trick of using the drill press to cut out the circles. I had to figure out the process myself though and my first attempt worked, but I didn't realize I needed to cut the rabbet first, so I scrapped that one and cut the second one correctly. Cut the rabbet first... then cut the hole out! Good info right there! It's hard to do the cutting and take photos at the same time, so I don't have any of the work being done. Sorry. I plan on using one injector until I see it won't work because I have a pump big enough to push one but not two. I will build the box with a second injector opening and close it off so I can add one without to much trouble if I need it, then get a bigger pump.

That's all I've got for tonight... Welcome to to the fantastic land of Akwar'eum Too!

sasquatch · 05-24-2008, 12:56 AM

Alright! go Greg! you can dooo itt! what did you get for acrylic tube and such??

tbittner · 05-24-2008, 12:57 AM

Uh oh, Frankie has started a wave that is SWEEPING the country, heck, the WORLD even.

Yeah, I cut acrylic on the table saw and it's really loud. I bought a 220 tooth blade and it really made nice, smooth, straight cuts. I ran the blade backwards to avoid chipping.

Looks GREAT, Greg!

JoJo · 05-24-2008, 12:58 AM

hey Greg, nice planning. and of course i'm here for the ride. good luck buddy

framerguy · 05-24-2008, 01:05 AM

Thanks guys.
Sas, I got the 8" and 4.5" clear extruded acrylic tubing from the same place Frankie did at Freckleface.com. I am using 2" PVC for the injector tubing though. It saved a bundle of money doing that, it just won't look as pretty.

JoJo · 05-24-2008, 01:16 AM

looks? thats what the DT is for, its all about function right now & saving some money

Dentoid · 05-24-2008, 01:18 AM

Nice start Greg. Keeping an eye on you!

sasquatch · 05-24-2008, 01:21 AM

the Ferrari and the VW Bug, both do the same job lol

BarbMazz · 05-24-2008, 01:25 AM

Hi, Greg! All the work you're doing makes me TIRED.

So, I'll sit and watch!

and have some popcorn.

Looks like you're doing GOOD WORK!

JoJo · 05-24-2008, 09:10 AM

very true Sas!

bluespotjawfish · 05-24-2008, 09:44 AM

I'm with Barb on this one. Have fun with it

vdituri · 05-24-2008, 09:44 PM

Where am I?
This isn't the famerguy thread?

There was this mushroom, and a white rabbit, and a pocket watch then next thing I know, I end up here.

I don't like change. lol

DIY is sweeping the nation!

framerguy · 05-25-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

Where am I?
This isn't the famerguy thread?

There was this mushroom, and a white rabbit, and a pocket watch then next thing I know, I end up here.

I don't like change. lol

DIY is sweeping the nation!

Funny stuff Clam-man! Sorry, the other one had to go.

Dentoid · 05-25-2008, 12:17 AM

There can not be progress without change! Keep saying that to yourself. You won't end-up in Kansas, but you will end up with a killer reef!

JoJo · 05-25-2008, 09:37 AM

as long as its change for the good i'm ok, Greg this is going to be seriously nice build

05-24-2008, 12:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Akwar'eum Too Well, I've decided to end the Akwar'eum tank cronicle and start the new one. I will link to this one from the old one. Here is the old land of Akwar'eum if you want to look...:Akwar'eum New news today is I have started my Beckett skimmer build. I am using Frankies beckett build as well as a couple of others. Mine won't be nearly as beautiful as Frankies but I hope it functions well. I have the parts cut out for the box, and am working on the Beckett injectors. I am using a 2" plumbing repair coupling to house the injector rather than build my own housing. It has turned not to save any time at all.. Oh well. Here is a photo of it so far: And the box parts are cut out using a table saw. It was incredibly loud, if you try it you should wear ear protection like I did...WOW! Then the saw marks were removed using my router table and a straight bit and a fence set up like a jointer. I have a jointer but it has been in storage for 10 years and has rusted completly and won't budge at all and I haven't fixed it yet. Anyway, here are the cut out parts: I used Frankies trick of using the drill press to cut out the circles. I had to figure out the process myself though and my first attempt worked, but I didn't realize I needed to cut the rabbet first, so I scrapped that one and cut the second one correctly. Cut the rabbet first... then cut the hole out! Good info right there! It's hard to do the cutting and take photos at the same time, so I don't have any of the work being done. Sorry. I plan on using one injector until I see it won't work because I have a pump big enough to push one but not two. I will build the box with a second injector opening and close it off so I can add one without to much trouble if I need it, then get a bigger pump. That's all I've got for tonight... Welcome to to the fantastic land of Akwar'eum Too! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Alright! go Greg! you can dooo itt! what did you get for acrylic tube and such??

05-24-2008, 12:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Uh oh, Frankie has started a wave that is SWEEPING the country, heck, the WORLD even. Yeah, I cut acrylic on the table saw and it's really loud. I bought a 220 tooth blade and it really made nice, smooth, straight cuts. I ran the blade backwards to avoid chipping. Looks GREAT, Greg! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-24-2008, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Thanks guys. Sas, I got the 8" and 4.5" clear extruded acrylic tubing from the same place Frankie did at Freckleface.com. I am using 2" PVC for the injector tubing though. It saved a bundle of money doing that, it just won't look as pretty. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-24-2008, 01:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too the Ferrari and the VW Bug, both do the same job lol

05-24-2008, 01:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,052 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Hi, Greg! All the work you're doing makes me TIRED. So, I'll sit and watch! and have some popcorn. Looks like you're doing GOOD WORK! __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

05-24-2008, 09:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,942 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Akwar'eum Too I'm with Barb on this one. Have fun with it __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

05-24-2008, 09:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Where am I? This isn't the famerguy thread? There was this mushroom, and a white rabbit, and a pocket watch then next thing I know, I end up here. I don't like change. lol DIY is sweeping the nation! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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