Cutting overflow box

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Can you use a jigsaw to cut the slots at the top of an overflow box, also what would be better holes or slots?

[zooqi]

Yes you can use that to do that and I would say that slots are better. Good luck and it looks like you are ready for the 55

[Reef_Dweller_69]

very ready Mo, even t hough I am now broke. Down to my last 14 bucks for the next 2 weeks. Good thing the cupboards are stocked :)

[zooqi]

I understand and will try to help as much as I can.

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Thanks any help I can get is good help. I was going to build a DIY skimmer (looks real easy), but went and bought a used one on the 19th of DEC. I haven't recieved it yet. The guy promised it will go out Monday, hummm we will see. I hate getting ripped by a reefer.

[zooqi]

Hope you get it and if not then we can build one and I have most of the stuff needed to build one. I do have few skimmers around the garage and basement but I like to build one and do DIY and improve what I have built before.

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Sounds good Mo. I too hope this guy comes through and is not really just giving me a bunch of crap. Hey do you have any weld-on?

[zooqi]

fisheRd. Has some or if I remember i can pick up a bottle for you from a store close to my house. I just have to be reminded (is the age)

[Reef_Dweller_69]

LOL, you still a young buck Mo, in your prime. I know what ya mean though. I tend to forget a lot since the operation. Feel like I'm 50, lol. I don't need a lot just enough to put these 3 sides together. I forgot to check if lowes had it, hence the forgetfulness see what I mean.

[zooqi]

I think home depot might have it but not sure. I know Lowe's in my area does not carry it. Glass companies have it or they can get it for you. It should be less than $10 for a can, plastic bottle and needle looking thing on.

[Reef_Dweller_69]

ok I will check it out. Hope it's not more than 8 bucks lol.

[zooqi]

If you using a little of it then I can have a bottle of it with me. It does not take long for it to dry (almost instantly) and you can glue it when I get there (reminder is good)

[fishesRdelicious]

how are you cutting the pieces, you dont want to cut them with a jigsaw, you need either a table saw or a router. the joints need to fit together with no gaps or it wont seal. if mo is going up to help you, then i can just give him mine and you can do it when he is there

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Hey FishesRD... thanks that would be great, I would really appreciate it. I would just need enough to bond 2 pieces. The pieces where cut at lowes on some machine they have. Something like a giant size utility knife. They scored it like 30x's and it snaped right of. The pieces are 1/4" and seem pretty straight. The material is Lucite acrylic sheet 1/4". I found it in the scrap pile :)

Mo that , when you think you will be down?

[fishesRdelicious]

mo, make sure you remind me to give it too you next time i see you

[zooqi]

can you remember please (is that a reminder). Will see you tomorrow or Tuesday and will have those wavemakers.

[fishesRdelicious]

i guess my memory is better than yours anyways, so i will try to remember
i should be back in williamsport by 5

[zooqi]

Ok, I will be running all over all day and might be working at 5 and on but not sure. You have safe trip and will see you probably on Tuesday then.