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Table saw to Cut 1/4 plexi

Jeff Rehling

Jeff Rehling

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Hi, my Trigger systems sump arrived with a small crack and they refunded my money, but won't ship the sump back. I contacted Tap and they suggested cementing a 1/4" piece of plexiglass across the entire front. I just happen to have a bunch provided by Mario.

I need a table saw with the correct blade to trim it to 35 1/2 x 16.

Also suggestions for the proper cement? I really want to use this sump, especially since it's free!!!
 
Damn you bought a "blemished" tank and they refund your money when it shows up blemished? :D

Got any pictures of the crack? That might help with determining what can/should be done to it. Putting a piece across the entire front seems a bit like overkill repair, however not knowing the extent of the damage I won't say more.
 
Not sure where you are located, but I have a cabinet saw you can use (I'm in Pleasanton). Also have clamps and other gear for working with acrylic.
 
Why don’t Just buy a piece from Tap pre-cut to your size and get some liquid glue for plastic sheet. Shouldnt be that expensive. It kind difficult to cut yourself if haven’t done it before. I would do the repair on inside of sump if possible.
 
I emailed and called Tap and for $54, i get the adhesive and a nice newly cut clean sheet, so that's the route I'm taking. the crack is right across a baffle, so doing it from the inside will be difficult and would cause me to use three pieces as they would abut the baffles. The small crack is horizontal.
 
Jeff Rehling said:
I emailed and called Tap and for $54, i get the adhesive and a nice newly cut clean sheet, so that's the route I'm taking. the crack is right across a baffle, so doing it from the inside will be difficult and would cause me to use three pieces as they would abut the baffles. The small crack is horizontal.
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Should be able to seal it on both sides using the corner where the baffles meets the front pane. 2 small pieces with Weldon 4 from the inside and maybe 6 or 8 from the outside.


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Vhuang168 said:
Should be able to seal it on both sides using the corner where the baffles meets the front pane. 2 small pieces with Weldon 4 from the inside and maybe 6 or 8 from the outside.
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Yeah I'm thinking also use some Weldon 3/4 and let it wick into where the crack is as well. Some part of me thinks this is a relatively easy fix (if you know what you're doing).
 
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