Paula Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I wanted a way to have a screen top to accommodate some wrasses but wanted to be able to have something that both looked good and kept the fish from going Dory. Here's what I came up with. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 I started by drilling a hole in a piece of 1/4 inch acrylic. Using my table saw I then cut it to the size I wanted.Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Using acrylic glue, I then glued strips of the same 1/4 acrylic to the square. Essentially, I'm making a replacement corner piece for the screen kit.Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Then all I had to do was measure the sides just as I would to make a standard screen top and assemble it as usual.Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That's pretty slick. I DIY'ed mine for HOB overflows and it works fine, but isn't quite so elegant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Now I know who to call next time I need something nifty made out of acrylic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Nice Paula! Can I put in an order for 2? [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 If I had a 3D printer, it'd be a spiffy project to make a pattern for a corner that could just be printed. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 If I had a 3D printer, it'd be a spiffy project to make a pattern for a corner that could just be printed. Sent from my Nexus 6P using TapatalkThat's all Mframe and Isaac there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 7:56 AM, Paula said: If I had a 3D printer, it'd be a spiffy project to make a pattern for a corner that could just be printed. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Actually, those parts all already exist and have been designed. Hit me up, I'm happy to print some pieces out for you. https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:2?q=window+screen&sa=&dwh=555a57978119b43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, mFrame said: Actually, those parts all already exist and have been designed. Hit me up, I'm happy to print some pieces out for you. https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:2?q=window+screen&sa=&dwh=555a57978119b43 What I'm not seeing is corners with cut-outs to allow for cords/wires etc. Am I just missing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Actually, those parts all already exist and have been designed. Hit me up, I'm happy to print some pieces out for you.https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:2?q=window+screen&sa=&dwh=555a57978119b43A miniature Winterfell would look great in my frag tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: 1 hour ago, mFrame said: Actually, those parts all already exist and have been designed. Hit me up, I'm happy to print some pieces out for you.https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:2?q=window+screen&sa=&dwh=555a57978119b43 A miniature Winterfell would look great in my frag tank! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEg4SEch27w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Can't believe I actually watched that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Can't believe I actually watched that [emoji20] The sadder part is you watched it until the end. [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Paula said: What I'm not seeing is corners with cut-outs to allow for cords/wires etc. Am I just missing that? Once someone has made the basic design it's a snap to modify it. Here's a quick modification I made to the part on the left to get the part on the right. (modified https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1741388) Are you using 1/2" screen frame or 3/4"? (edit - may be 5/16" as well) How large of a cutout do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 awesome!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 31 minutes ago, mFrame said: Once someone has made the basic design it's a snap to modify it. Here's a quick modification I made to the part on the left to get the part on the right. (modified https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1741388) Are you using 1/2" screen frame or 3/4"? (edit - may be 5/16" as well) How large of a cutout do you need? Beautiful! And a much more polished version than the one I cobbled together. I'm good as I already made mine from acrylic. I had offered to make an acrylic pair for Ty but he may prefer to go with this. My hat's off to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 53 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: The sadder part is you watched it until the end. The even sadder part is you can't unhear it and it may remain with you every time you watch GoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Beautiful! And a much more polished version than the one I cobbled together. I'm good as I already made mine from acrylic. I had offered to make an acrylic pair for Ty but he may prefer to go with this. My hat's off to you. Wuh? Printed corner piece! Sign me up! I'll PM you Mike.Paula, feel free to still grab a frag at the swap this weekend for just being a cool person and so willing to help a guy out! [emoji106][emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: Wuh? Printed corner piece! Sign me up! I'll PM you Mike. Paula, feel free to still grab a frag at the swap this weekend for just being a cool person and so willing to help a guy out! No probs. Hopefully Mike will put this on the market and make a bazillion bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 No probs. Hopefully Mike will put this on the market and make a bazillion bucks!Mike's already loaded! He owns ARC! That's at least worth a billion dollars now I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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