new to eggcrate

[jamal]

how to cut eggcrate to put it on the tank and the process from purchase to installation. also how much does it cost relatively speaking

[jason the filter freak]

I like cutting it with a very fine saber saw blade, or a dremel for percise cuts, remember though melting plastic binds blades... I haven't bought any in a while but I think i remember it being kinda expensive like 12 dollars a light fixture sized sheet

[Black Mammoth]

how to cut eggcrate to put it on the tank and the process from purchase to installation. also how much does it cost relatively speaking

It is kind of hard to understand that....but if I understand correctly.

 

You can cut an eggcrate many ways. My personal favorite is taking side snips and cut a path and break off the extra tabs. For some reason I enjoy doing that. You can also use a Dremel type tool or any fine saw (just take it easy).

 

You can get an eggcreate for about $11 at Home Depot. They are often referred to as Light Diffusers and you can find them in the lighting section; specifically by the florescent lights.

[YBeNormal]

I cut it on my table saw. Odd cuts are made with a jigsaw, scrollsaw, drimmel or by snapping pieces off with a pair of pliers.

 

HD and Lowes often have pieces that have been cracked or with broken edges and will sell the entire piece for a couple of bucks. You just have to point it out and ask if they are willing to sell it at a discount since it is broken.

[dandy7200]

I just use wire cutters.

[YBeNormal]

I just use wire cutters.

 

Oh yeah, that way also!

[jamal]

great cuz i dont have a saw. i will just cut it with pliers. so how big do these sheets come as?

[TROLL]

I use wire cutter and sometime when I don't have patience, I just chop it up with some hard metal piece- it would just break even through a row without destroying the structure.

[YBeNormal]

great cuz i dont have a saw. i will just cut it with pliers. so how big do these sheets come as?

 

24"x48" I think