Bloomington/Normal 125 help

[lglamb]

Looking for Bloomington/Normal help in moving a 125 (Michelle's
friend's) out of his basement. Maybe next weekend(?)

Let me know if/who/when anyone may be available.

Next question will be for drillers. (guessing it's not RR)

Thanks,
Lowell

[Michelle L]

Great to hear that you picked up the tank!

I'd come help but I'm kind of wimpy....I could cheer you on and open doors though!! :D

[Benny Z]

i can probably help move it.

if you can line up the diamond bits i can help drill. i would suggest one diamond bit per 2 holes on a 125g, based on legoz's experience. the glass is pretty thick.

how exciting! :D

[LegoZ81]

I'll be glad to help with the holes, I may or may not be out of town this coming weekend though. I may stick around to give a hand though. that tank needs to be 100% empty and dry though if you plan on having 2 ppl carry it. Mine was D@mn heavy as it have 1/2" of water in it still (could not use the towels at the place we were @ cause the tank owner no longer lived there)

[tcottle]

Me too (probably) - need to see if work calls - I'll let you know by Friday. Its a Bloomington to Tuscola run right?

Supposed that you are going to be storing it in the front yard for a while :D

[Benny Z]

i thought front yards were reserved for non-running '80s camaros here in illinois...

:D

[LegoZ81]

By the way you can get the bits from LAU*** auctions on ebay for 10 shipped per for 45mm (for 1" lightweight bulkheads) or for 8-10 for 2 38mm (for 3/4" lightweight bulkheads)
Shipping takes a while though as it is from hong kong but the wait is worth it. I'd highly recommend 1 bit per two holes for added safety. I've drilled 4 45mm holes in my Perfecto 125g, 1 38mm in my 75g sump. 2 45mm holes in Ben's 29f, a 45mm hole in a 46 bow. SO FAR I have 0 broken tanks, I've got the proccess down but I go SUPER slow and easy.

[lglamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7500412#post7500412 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tcottle


Supposed that you are going to be storing it in the front yard for a while :D


I resent that!

There's still plenty of room in the side yard!

:)

For now, it'll probably just be a Normal pickup.

Lowell

[hounddog01]

I may be able to help. I will check my schedule. Let me know where and when.

[LegoZ81]

I need to commit to something out of town Saturday this weekend I should be back that night though (really, really late) so I could possibly help Sunday or Friday night (loading at least)
I'll pm my cell. just call and lmk if you need help when the time comes.
-Lego

[epon]

I could be available too, let me know if I'm needed. It's the least I can do to repay you for your generosity. COngrats on the tank too.

[lglamb]

I've penciled in 1pm on Sunday, although waiting on
confirmation from seller on that time or some other.

If that works for any volunteers, pleasePM me.
(please include your name. I have enough trouble with
real names, much less these online manifestations.) :)


If another time/Saturday works instead, let me know, too.

I'll contact available sucker... err... volunteers regarding
officially approved time/date.



-Lego, I've got some of those bits on order. If this all
works out on Sunday, and you have a 45mm on hand,
maybe we could go ahead and drill, and I'll replace your
bit when mine come in. Just a maybe/if. probably depending
on rain, also.

-Paul, I'm thinking of getting the trailer for it, so we'll need
to at least make plans to get the keys. Was that hitch bar
mine or Greg's?, I couldn't tell when Cindy stopped by. We'll
also need the key to Greg's hitch pin lock. Maybe pick up
your stand on the way back (if still necessary).


Thanks to all concerned.

Lowell

[epon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7524005#post7524005 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lglamb

-Paul, I'm thinking of getting the trailer for it, so we'll need
to at least make plans to get the keys. Was that hitch bar
mine or Greg's?, I couldn't tell when Cindy stopped by. We'll
also need the key to Greg's hitch pin lock. Maybe pick up
your stand on the way back (if still necessary).


Hitch bar was Gregg's, afaik, the hitch pin lock is on his truck. I can arrange to have the trailer back in it's spot by Saturday night, lmk if this is too late and I can do it tomorrow. If I'm needed for the move call my cell sunday am to remind me. I dont think you'll need more than two guys, 4 would be nice though. I can help on the unload side too, I'll just be working around the house trying to dig out of the chaos so ring me and let me know whats up.

[LegoZ81]

unfortunately Ben and my bits are already toasted :( the only good one I have on hand is a new 38mm.

[lglamb]

Ok, 1pm Sunday is the mark.

I think we have Legos and TCottle signed up.
Should be ok, but if anyone else wants to
volunteer, PM me and I'll provide address
and cell#.

Location is in Normal, just off north end of
Veteran's Drive.

Possibly visiting Legos' site for some drill work
afterwards. Plan is for Todd to distract him
while I grab some of that nice rock.

Lowell

[LegoZ81]

nice now i have to lock you out of the house! haha

[Benny Z]

lowell, i'm going to come help if it's ok. i'll just get the directions from louis and meet you there @ 1.

[lglamb]

Many thanks to tcottle, legoz81 and benny z, aka Ben, Todd and
Lewis in no particular order ;), for their much appreciated
assistance in getting the 125. All they left for me to do was
supervise. Who am I kidding, they had it halfway up the
stairs while I was still parking the truck.

Todd is a tank moving beast. Overheard him telling someone
after helping Paul move, this was a piece of cake.

Went and leared at Louis' tanks afterwards. General
consensus was that ReeferRocks Rules. Didn't have
big enuf drill bits, so that fun will have to wait.

Paid a visit to Mad Reefer. Didn't get out in time to
keep Todd's credit card in his wallet. $orry about
that, Todd. :)


Again, Mucho Thanko.

Lowell

[brad23]

I plan on using 150 - 200lbs of reefer rock in my 180g.

[LegoZ81]

Not a problem this thing was a bit easier to move than my 125. That glass (front and back) was A bit thicker than mine if you want 4 holes than you will want to have 2-3 bits on hand for sure.
38mm= 3/4" lightweight bulkheads
45mm= 1" lightweight bulkheads

[epon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7543033#post7543033 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lglamb

Todd is a tank moving beast. Overheard him telling someone
after helping Paul move, this was a piece of cake.



amen

[tcottle]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7544559#post7544559 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LegoZ81
38mm= 3/4" lightweight bulkheads
45mm= 1" lightweight bulkheads

Now you are just rubbing it in! :D

[LegoZ81]

lol a little ;)

[brad23]

What's a 2 inch bulkhead?

[LegoZ81]

2.875"-3"
-or-
74mm-76mm

75mm Holesaw for 2" bulkhead from Savko (http://cgi.ebay.com/75mm-Diamond-coated-drill-bit-hole-saw-for-glass-dewalt_W0QQitemZ8292533620QQcategoryZ3101QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

2" lightweight bulkhead (http://www.savko.com/ViewPart.asp?part=8837930560&from=orderdetails)