Re: [Killietalk] Acrylic bonding

["AL Anderson" <killiman at iquest_net>]

Weld on # 3 is what i use to bond the tanks. The higher the number the
thicker the product. Weldon 16 is like corn syrup ( or me) thick and slow.
To make a thicker glue for filling small holes and leaks add some of the
Weldon 3 to some of the clean saw dust from cutting. Try to have every thing
at least 70 degrees.
I have added fish 5 min. after the tanks are done and rinsed.
To clean up the ends after they are welded together I use a router.
For drilling use a spade bit wit three sharp points on the tip. the ones
with just one point in the middle do not work. Normal drill bits can be used
but will work better if they are ground to a sharper angle.
For cutting I use a table saw with a good guide, and a seven inch carbide
steel blade. A seven dollar Black  & Decker blade works fine for me. I then
use a joiner on the cut edges to smooth them,
You can use polyester silk screen material welded to the acrylic to make the
dividers. You can also buy 5 gallon Paint straining bags for the divider
screen.

ONLY CUT AND WELD WHERE THERE IS PLENTY OF VENTILATION DUE NOT BREATH THE
VAPORS FROM CUTTING OR WELDING.

Al Anderson
killiman at iquest_net
317 253 2170 Phone
317 466 1615 Fax


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