Guest mikesroth October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 Ok, I went over to HD and bought some Eggcrate material for the top of my tank. My question is..... How do you cut it neatly? It is made of a really ridged plastic, so I wasnt quite sure what I could use. Any ideas, experiences? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 I use plyers and break the plastic one small piece at a time. By that I mean find the lenght that fits, then start on one side and just slowly 1 at a time break the small 1/2 piece of say vertical plastic that connects 2 rows of horizontal rows. I have seen people be creative and make stairs out of them for prop. tanks & some LFS do that too to display frags. my .00000000002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikesroth October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 Ugh, I was afraid that was the way to do it. This might be ugly. We had a goofy enough of a time getting the sheet in the car, it was 4feet x 2feet. Oh well, should be enough left over to put on on Jen's tank too, if I dont break it the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Houshan October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 Ugh, I was afraid that was the way to do it. This might be ugly. We had a goofy enough of a time getting the sheet in the car, it was 4feet x 2feet. Oh well, should be enough left over to put on on Jen's tank too, if I dont break it the wrong way. Mike, I have some extra (1/2" square) eggcrate if you need some. - Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikesroth October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 Thanks Jose, but I bought some last night. I was just hoping someone has some miricle way of cutting the material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 2 suggestions, If it's the heavy grade, use a jigsaw blade slowly. Also reverse a circular saw blade for a quick zip. Both need to be done slowly and with care. If it is the light grade, either a hacksaw blade or tin snips. I have both over at my place Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 tin snips work great, or electrical side cutters work even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikesroth October 8, 2004 Share October 8, 2004 Woo hoo... I actually have those (snips), and I even know where they are. They should work perfect. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ruh Roh October 9, 2004 Share October 9, 2004 Tin snips are great I used a pair of dikes when I cut mine, it cuts really easily. You will most likely have one side that is not right at a square, but you can put the edges to the back or side and it works great. -James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikesroth October 9, 2004 Share October 9, 2004 The snips cut it pretty good, not quite as smooth as I wanted. Jen wasn't thrilled with me sending plastic pieces flying all over the living room. :D I just need to find a file to help make it fit perfectly in the tank, couple of the edges stick out a bit too far. Thanks for all the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez October 11, 2004 Share October 11, 2004 I was going to recommend wire cutters as well. You can also use a circular saw or a reciporating saw as well. A hack saw works, but only for very short distances. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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