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  1. DonW

    Her Box

    Ya but those pesky customers always seem to want what they pay for. :) There is not much waste. Sculpted stuff always has alot of bandsaw cut off's but I take them to Sumner and they chop it up and sell it to turners for pens and stuff. Ive been trying real hard to keep the scrap wood out of the...
  2. DonW

    Her Box

    :) Each table takes 41 BF 2 8/4 13"x 10' slabs ea. Customers that specifically ask for Mahogany get it. African is not Mahogany, part of the reason its so inexpensive. 8/4 wide slabs are not that bad usually about $12.50 a bf. Don
  3. DonW

    Her Box

    Each one is 41bf of honduran mahogany. Don Don
  4. DonW

    Her Box

    Looks great. My hands cant do neanderthal work anymore. Here is a quick two day project. Just needs some finish on top. 15 more to go. Don
  5. DonW

    Tank Stand Support Question

    I say use what ever you have or are capable of using, just dont get into the whole engineering bit. You can support a 4' aga type tank on four plain old every day 2x4's if you could keep it from falling over. Picture 4 2x4's cemented into the ground with the tank corners resting on them. All the...
  6. DonW

    Tank Stand Support Question

    I fixed it. Phone posting I guess doesnt work. :)
  7. DonW

    Tank Stand Support Question

    The easiest way to think about an AGA type aquarium stand 4ft and under is this. [ ] The brackets represent the needed support with no deflection everything else is for shear load only. Don
  8. DonW

    Tank Stand Support Question

    No 2x material needed period. The rule of thumb is just something made up in the hobby. No need for a center support on stands 48" and less. Here is a little vid i made of small stand consrtuction that is just fine for a 40. Add glue blocks under the top just like the bottom. Don
  9. DonW

    Unorthodox ways to do things

    Pee cycling! Yes it works. :) No Krish you dont have to stand back and try to pee in a six foot tall tank, use a cup. Don
  10. DonW

    Using Carbon in a Mesh Bag, Helpful?

    Its time again for a Boomer lesson on carbon and brands! The man knows his carbon. He's been around longer than carbon. :) Don
  11. DonW

    What is considered "mature"?

    What size tank is this? Dragonettes will wipe out a pod population real quick in a smaller tank. Don
  12. DonW

    Need assistance with RODI float switch wiring

    Here ya go quick and easy. :)
  13. DonW

    Need assistance with RODI float switch wiring

    Easy enough I'll make you another drawing. Don
  14. DonW

    Need assistance with RODI float switch wiring

    Ok well the first drawing will not work nor will the one Menace linked to. I drew it controlling a 12v solenoid but can easily change it to 120v. When you get home let me know exactly what you you are switching. (boosterpump, solenoid everything) and I'll redraw a diagram anyone can understand...
  15. DonW

    Need assistance with RODI float switch wiring

    Here is a generic diagram I just whipped up that will control a 12v solenoid valve. When you post the relay specs I can draw one specific to your relay that may be easier to follow. Its called a latched relay circuit. Don
  16. DonW

    Need assistance with RODI float switch wiring

    What are we trying to wire? Give me the relay specs or a link to the relay. What are we switching (solenoid?), give me the specs or a link. Don
  17. DonW

    Need assistance with RODI float switch wiring

    Nope not true. The only difference is a simple jumper wire. Don
  18. DonW

    Glass or Acrylic?!

    I would certainly trust Elos. That would be a very cool tank. Don
  19. DonW

    Glass or Acrylic?!

    I really prefer glass. Much easier to clean and doesnt scratch easily. Don
  20. DonW

    New skin to test..need some help

    Ya the others give me a head ache. The more grey scale the better for me, but thats just me you gotta do whats best for the masses. Don
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