My 3665 Gallon Lined Plywood Tank Build Log

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Wow that's pretty incredible that the plastic was off 2x3" too large. You would think that a smaller cut would require shimming of the opening while larger will require an entire re-framing. $100 compensation doesn't seem like much, too bad Laird couldn't have it picked up and re-cut locally. But then if your getting free carpentry work I suppose its no big deal.

I'm glad for you though that each setback is being overcome, I know what that feel like.
 
It was one of two pieces they had of the same size that were from an order that was cancelled. They took for granted that they were 48x96 and no one had any reason to measure beforehand.

Well, they were initially going to have someone do that. I asked how much it would cost them. If they had it cut, I was still going to be out $100 in sealant and the sealant we put on today would have to be cleaned off of the surface. A messy task at best as it gets everywhere and on everything.

Lumber, screws, and glue to rebuild the frame is way cheaper than replacing the sealant. I opted for the latter as getting both wasn't likely to happen. It gives me the chance to review the front frame, rebuild it stronger/better, and know that I'll have the fit I want with it.

Having the acrylic cut if we had discovered it before applying the sealant, would have been possible. I just didn't feel comfortable putting $1675 of plastic in the hands of someone that I wasn't doing business with.
 
Glad the build is back on! Heck of a set back, though, but at least it is manageable.
 
I'm glad the build is back on for this awesome tank too Pete!
You go dude!!!:thumbsup:



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Cheers to that..great to see it going again.
I second your idea to have the front put together horizontal.
IMHO makes for much better and easier seal, construction and everthing else that comes with it.
Good, keep it coming..
Luc
 
I'm hoping to have some time this weekend to get started on the demo work. Have to be very careful with the acrylic sitting on the floor a few feet away from the wall.
 
DEMO:jaw:
 
Yah, i have to remove the existing middle frame that was built to hold the 48x96 acrylic I had ordered and rebuild it to hold the 50x99-1/8 acrylic that was delivered. It's ok though, since I want to have the floor joists tie into the front wall for structural integrity in the bottom of the window where the most pressure will be.
 
Yws, I understand. With that much weight - I would think the more you can tie stupp together the better! Are you useing any kind of Gorila Glue in addition to nails/screws to help BOND all thoes parts (wood) Together? Just a thought. Dude - you know my work scheadule is jacked up but keep me posted and let me know next time you work on it - I still wana come help!:thumbsup:
 
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