new frag rack

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  1. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I made this little frag rack/box. This one is already spoken for, whippy has dibs on this guy. I didn't realize something so simple looking could be such a pain in the butt to make. :p
    I completely encased the magnets with silicone to prevent it from corroding. They are epoxy coated neodium magnets, but I don't trust that thin coating they put on it. Does anyone know of a way to smoothly apply silicone around something like that? Smearing it with finger tips results in a less than stellar finished product.
     
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  2. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Smear/spread with an old credit/gift card?
     
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  3. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    browntrout may help. He's the acrylic King.
     
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  4. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    very cool frag rack! is that 1/2 inch?
     
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  5. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Not a bad idea thanks! I just need to make sure to not spread it too thin. :)

    Yeah, lucky guy has a laser cutter which makes the edges perfect. I have to do it the old fashioned way, with my hands and saws. I bought a jointer to help, but even then it is hard.

    I used 1/4" thick stock to make this one. The ones I make after this will most likely be 3/16" thick to keep the weight down a bit. :)
     
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  6. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Mike, why the box concept? Looks cool!! Just want to know if it performs a function.
     
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  7. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Yes, why the box?
     
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  8. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    im kinda wondering why the ox as well
     
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  9. tigermike74

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    Just to catch unwanted stuff and detritus. :)
     
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  10. whippy

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    Box came in today, it looks great! I'll try to get some pics up tonight :D
    Thanks so much :D:D


    To answer a bit more about why a box:

    Not only will it hold frag plugs with the egg crate but I can use it as a viewer, I have an area to catch critters and a no flow zone inside the box for attaching muchrooms and other non-gluables :D Its a great design.
     
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