modified light for fuge

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  1. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    My old light
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    lets tear it apart !

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    its 28 inches...I need 25 inches...what to do? unscrew it...scoot it down..looks like I got room..Hmmmm??

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    we tape it and mark it...

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    cut the end off and about 3 inches...do a little epoxy job on it..

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    WA-LA 25 inch light for my fuge !! Shazamm!!

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    Put the cleaned old glass over fuge...still need to cut a couple inches off the glass...no biggie.

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    Lets turn it on...

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    Nice and clean...
    not bad....now I have to get the fuge loaded...tomarrow is another day.;D

    Hope you enjoyed my little poject.
     
    lillys Grandad, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    Nice job! Always like to see someone not scared to tear into something. ;D
     
    KOgle, Jul 23, 2008
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    You did do a nice job, I will keep this little project in mind.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Nice. I love this kind of thing. But did you have to say Shazamm? Happily, until now, I had forgotton about that show.......K+ for DIY
     
    PharmrJohn, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Great job!! Thats what I call rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty. Kudos to you my friend. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jul 23, 2008
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  6. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    I'm have'n a blast !! : )
     
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  7. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Very nice! Good Job! doncha just love it when a diy works!!!!!!!!!!!:):grinthumbs:

    karma comin your way!
     
    cuttingras, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. phorn

    phorn Bristle Worm

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    I was just about to ask about the light...NICE!
     
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  9. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Excellent mod. Love it when a plan comes together (is that better Pharmjohn?) :D
     
    Reeron, Jul 23, 2008
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  10. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Sweet looking dyi fuge, I had similar idea for one I am glad that it worked for you!
    I just haven't got around to buy the weld on and been really busy, great job and thanks for sharing.
     
    R34dawn, Jul 23, 2008
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