eurobracing pic
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It looks like they made a jig for the entire aquarium to fit in. Then added small pieces here and here along the perimeter to make fine adjustments to square the tank off. Inside the tank along the bottom panel is where I see another wood frame. Is that frame between the side panels and the bottom or is that another frame to ensure the tank is square? It seems like a 1/16" gap between glass panels is preferred for most tank builders. I wonder if they do all the silicone work at once or if they join the structural seams first and then do the inside of the tank.Here are some more so this thread is pic heavy! lol These were from the builder when my tank was being built. But you can see from here how they setup the glass panes. They use an 1/8" thick piece of wood on the bottom of the tank. I have never seen it done before except for here. The sticker yu see on the bottom is between the wood and the bottom glass pane. I think it just protects the bottom a little bit.
sounds like you need to work fairly quickly. Do you also run the silicone in the corners at the same time you apply the silicone between the glass?The spacers I refer to, keep the panels of glass evenly apart to allow the silicone to be applied in between. when I was building glass tanks I would use plastic zip ties that were just under 1/8" thick. once the silicone starts to set, pull the zip ties and fill the holes with more silicone.
As already mentioned, a euro brace can also be added to the bottom of the tank. this technique is generally used when you skimp on the panel thickness and need some "insurance". I'd rather do it with the right material to start with.
Unlike acrylic tanks, the front, back and side panels are siliconed around the bottom panel, and not on top of it.
Plastic trim is usually molded as a one-piece and can be hard to find retail.
Building a jig to hold the panels in place is usually the way to go. I made wood jigs and used various clamps.
Get to know your local glass shop and they may be willing to give you scraps to practice with.
sounds like you need to work fairly quickly. Do you also run the silicone in the corners at the same time you apply the silicone between the glass?
I'll have to take another look then, thanks.I know they only make frames for 18"
but if you look at parts they sell the material to do any size you'd like
I may be wrong but as I understand it, the silicone in the corners is meant to protect the silicone between the glass from breaking down. Right or wrong?
I spoke with my local glass shop today and they were real nice. I'll go visit them this weekend.
Would love a link to the silicone thread. Currently in the process of looking for silicone to use in my stand build.@cromag08 I moved the talk over here so I don't hijack that silicone thread.
Would love a link to the silicone thread. Currently in the process of looking for silicone to use in my stand build.
Ultimately I am trying to do something along the lines of https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/waterproofing-a-stand.281996/#post-3429328It's littered with bad advice. what are you trying to silicone in your stand?