SaltwaterNoob17
Reefing newb
Thanks for the pic! Looks good! Are the frames aluminum? I saw at bulk reef supply that they are aluminum. Does aluminum rust?
Mesh Lid.
- Thread starter Sir Alex
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AmberSunrise
Reef enthusiast
Yes its aluminum the one I got is resistant to rust as it is used for screen porch frames so its weather resistant. I havent seen any rust but even if it does its so easy to make a new one its no big deal. The kit I bought had enough for my 2 pieces and still leftovers to do it again if needed and it was only like 10 bucks or something
SaltwaterNoob17
Reefing newb
Okay, thanks!
AmberSunrise
Reef enthusiast
Ha we totally stole sir alex's thread......sorry alex! :mrgreen:
SaltwaterNoob17
Reefing newb
Yes, we did. But I think the info is probably helpful to anyone looking into doing a mesh top. (or at least I hope so) :oops: :mrgreen:
Sir Alex
Dragon the eel (below)
No problem...8-)
SaltwaterNoob17
Reefing newb
Thanks for understanding :D
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
If you can find the frames that fit your tank, sure. I just bought those parts from home depot to make a few covers. The 8 feet long framing bars for $4 each. Corners are $2 for 4. A bucket of spline, should be good enough to make more than 5 frames, for $10. A rollerknife for $8.
The total cost to making 5+ frames, $50. The joy of actually trying something new and making them, priceless! :D
The total cost to making 5+ frames, $50. The joy of actually trying something new and making them, priceless! :D
Sir Alex
Dragon the eel (below)
How should I cut the framing?
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
Any cutting tools you have. They are plasticgy like. Any saw with fine teeth will do. I just happen to have a dremel rotary tool around and I use it to cut it. The line is not as straight as I like but it's close enough since the edge just needs to be plug into the corner thingy.
BL1
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A hacksaw with a metal blade will cut it.
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Yup! That's how I did mine!
