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Old 12/29/2001, 09:14 AM
Snailman Snailman is offline
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Many DIY Plans & Suppliers

ReefCentral's DIY Page

DBW's OzReef DIY page

If you have any plans that you would like to link to our DIY page or a good DIY parts supplier let me know.

Here is the link to search for things on RC
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Old 12/29/2001, 02:15 PM
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Thanks for MSC, skimmer and PolySci links. I will get them added ASAP.
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Old 12/29/2001, 09:40 PM
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Here is a supplier for internal overflow boxes. www.wetdryfilter.com

Cheapest place I've found for diamond core drill bits
www.ameriglas.com
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Old 12/30/2001, 01:57 PM
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ricpan...Thanks for the links.
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Old 01/03/2002, 11:25 AM
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here is a good place to get decent priced general tools

http://www.harborfreight.com

and In case you dont like radioshack

http://www.hosfelt.com


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Old 01/04/2002, 06:46 AM
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trutu...Thanks for the links.
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Old 01/04/2002, 03:24 PM
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Here are my DIY's.

http://www.supercable.es/~eduvic/diy.html

It's in spanish but at last, I hope you enjoy de photos.
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Old 01/04/2002, 06:44 PM
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It's in spanish but at last, I hope you enjoy de photos.
I know for a fact that we have a number of spanish speaking members so they will enjoy more than the pictures. Thanks
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Old 01/04/2002, 09:57 PM
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Snailman--

You might want to sight my web page as a source for a simple automated water top-off system. Here is the link.

http://home.att.net/~rstockman/water.htm
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Old 01/05/2002, 02:14 PM
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Thanks for the link Ken and it is an interesting system.
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Old 01/22/2002, 01:28 PM
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Here are a few that might not have been listed yet.


Chemical source:

http://www.voigtglobal.com

http://www.al-chymist.com/

http://www.postapplescientific.com



Plastic Info:

http://www.plasticsmachining.com/

http://www.plasticsmag.com/



Plastic Source/Custom fabrication:

http://www.modernplastics.com/default.htm

http://www.customacrylic.com/



Tools for plastics:

http://www.generalsaw.com

http://www.abbeon.com




Used Lab Equipment (pH meters/stirrers/pumps):

http://labx.com/



SuperGlue:

http://www.usagoldca.com/




General Electronic Stuff:

http://www.electronickits.com

http://www.goldmine-elec.com/

http://www.sciplus.com

http://www.futurlec.com

http://www.meci.com

http://aaaim.com/CandH/

http://www.allelectronics.com



Magnets:

http://www.wondermagnet.com

http://www.indigo.com




Looking For Something? Try Here:

http://www.thomasregister.com
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Old 01/23/2002, 06:47 AM
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Thanks KW for the links and the tip.
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Old 01/30/2002, 05:51 PM
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Whoa..... This should keep me busy for a near life time. Thanks Chris.
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Old 02/10/2002, 11:55 PM
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One to add!

Minwax has an awesome color chart for all their products. Makes finding the right stain color easier.

www.minwax.com
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Old 02/23/2002, 11:57 PM
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It's in spanish but at last, I hope you enjoy de photos.
Yo hablo Español y disfrute mucho esa direccion especialmente la de el sifon. Gracias
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Old 02/28/2002, 12:43 PM
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need help

building, worlds ugliest protein skimmer what size power head (gph)needed for 3' tall skimmer,how high up does 3/4 " tube go. In middle of skimmer. Where to put skimmer, how high off the ground. tank is on a stand about 3' off ground, no sump
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Old 02/28/2002, 07:42 PM
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Sea...you might want to do a search on the skimmer here on the DIY forum because it has come up before and if you don't find your answer try putting you question in a new post. This thread is just for recomending links to be added to [DIY]



[welcome]
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Old 03/24/2002, 01:32 AM
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Old 03/29/2002, 01:07 PM
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How about adding the Beckett webpage?

www.888beckett.com

-Lee
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Old 04/23/2002, 10:59 AM
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snailman
what about adding a reef central page with list of suppliers for very specific items that get requests often on the DIY and general reef discussion page.

like bulkheads
large diameter acrylic tubing by the foot
needle valves

These items tend to get many "where can i get this" posts. I think we'd do ourselves a favor to set up such a suppliers list for commonly requested items.
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Old 04/23/2002, 07:45 PM
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With each vendor listing I try to give a note about them. So many places sell things like bulkheads that it would be a huge database not a list and would be a real job to setup. When someone wants a bulkhead I just send them to [DIY] and there are several places there that sell them. the more specialized things are what need to stand out in the list like diamond drill bits becasue not everyone sells them.
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Old 06/07/2002, 10:06 PM
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For acrylic sheet (odd ends), tools and supplies I've always done well at Tap Plastics:

http://www.tapplastics.com/

For Bay Area folks there is one right off Mowry in Frement that has an odd-n-ends bin where you can get 1/8,3/8, 1/4 and 1/2 clear, blue and black acrylic pieces. 8^) You would be surprised what I've patched and built using said pieces and thick acrylic glue.

PPS Don't forget Toyo 4", 30db, 75 CFS fans from Fry's Electronics for $16 a piece. What a steal.

Scott
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Old 08/04/2002, 01:26 AM
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thanks for the help
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Old 09/02/2002, 06:48 PM
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attn all diy's

looking for diamond bits???
Try looking at ceramic tile tools and you might find some better prices! happy hunting
 


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