ErikS December 14, 2005 Share December 14, 2005 (edited) The Edited January 19, 2007 by ErikS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 15, 2005 Author Share December 15, 2005 Haha... well Erik, more people are invited to come and check things out, however its just a time issue... using the machines necessary, we will only have time for making 9 units... Chip, is that a complete list of materials, or have you thought of anything else we will need to get? I will start pricing stuff out. Know of a good (cheap, reliable, etc) place that sells the majority of these things? I guess I could start with HD and/or Lowes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAGA December 16, 2005 Share December 16, 2005 If anyone is short on supplies/materials let me know because I have a number of things on the list of materials that someone can use. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 17, 2005 Author Share December 17, 2005 Hey Jeff, what kind of supplies are you talking about? ~Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAGA December 17, 2005 Share December 17, 2005 Hey Jeff, what kind of supplies are you talking about? ~Tim 47826[/snapback] I have just about everthing including nylon screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA December 20, 2005 Share December 20, 2005 Tim and Chip, Being the Kalk Reactor will be very similiar to the Calcium Reactor we will be building, could you post on that thread a listing for recommended suppliers to save us some time when it comes time to order our supplies? Appreciate it! Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale December 20, 2005 Share December 20, 2005 :bigcry: Add me to the waiting list if anyone drops OR It would be just chipper if a 2nd date was added in early late Jan or early Feb for 2nd group of 9 to make one. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 20, 2005 Author Share December 20, 2005 Ok Craig, added you to the list. I bumped Howard down because I'm assuming he's going to be doing the calcium reactor instead. Sam, I need a confirmation by midnight tomorrow (wed, dec 31), or else I'm going to have to bump you for Garrett . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller December 20, 2005 Share December 20, 2005 Howard, Here's the list . 3 - 6"x6' clear extruded acrylic tubes. 27 - 8.5" x 8.5" black acrylic squares.* 18 of these squares can be routed into circles** 36 - 2" x 3" acrylic squares* 12' of 3/8 cpvc tube 216 - nylon knurled thumb screws 1/4"x20x3/4" 216 - nylon wang nuts 1/4" x 20 18 - 1/4" push in fittings for tubing 9 - 18" ridgid supply line 9 - liquid tight cord grips for 8 - small powerheads with metal shaft impellers 4oz - #3 weldon acrylic cement 2 big tubes #16 weldon cement 1 - 1/4x20 steel tap and drill 1 - 1/4NPT tap and drill gasket material for 9 units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake December 20, 2005 Share December 20, 2005 Tim what the heck, add me to the second building party too. please, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 20, 2005 Author Share December 20, 2005 We're only planning on one build party, that will be on January 8th. I can add you to the wait list if you'd like though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake December 21, 2005 Share December 21, 2005 yes please. thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 21, 2005 Author Share December 21, 2005 Added you to the list on the first page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeltwayBandit December 21, 2005 Share December 21, 2005 We're only planning on one build party, that will be on January 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller December 21, 2005 Share December 21, 2005 I'm in! I'd love to be in my work shop right now. Locked up and all. Actually, I walked thru it day before yesterday but that's as close as I've come to it since before Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 21, 2005 Author Share December 21, 2005 Chip, as far as the acrylic needs, can you fill in the 'x's' : (9) 6" x 5-3/4" (24" long) clear extruded acyrlic tubes (9) 8.5" x 8.5" (x" thick) black acyrilic squares (18) 8.5" diameter (x" thick) black acyrilic circles (these can be 8.5" x 8.5" squares if circles can't be done) (36) 2" x 3" acylic squares (what color??) (x) 3/8" x 1/4" (x" long) clear pvc (can this be acyrlic tube??) need how thick the square and circles are, what color (if we care about it) for the 2" x 3" squares, and how many and what length each clear pvc segment should be. Send me a pm with all that (I sent you a few pm's, but put it here too so you have all my questions in one place) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller December 21, 2005 Share December 21, 2005 (9) 8.5" x 8.5" (x" thick) black acyrilic squares 1/4" will work but would be nice to be 3/8" or 1/2". We are cutting these to size ourselves and black is my choice but clear will work. (18) 8.5" diameter (x" thick) black acyrilic circles (these can be 8.5" x 8.5" squares if circles can't be done) 1/4" is fine and again we cut. To save alot of time, I think we can leave these square and simply rout out the groove I like to put to add another gluing surface. (36) 2" x 3" acylic squares (what color??) scrap is fine since all this does is hold the powerhead tube. (x) 3/8" x 1/4" (x" long) clear pvc (can this be acyrlic tube??) what's this for? Iwill be on the road from 7:00-8:30p tonight if you want to try me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 21, 2005 Author Share December 21, 2005 I've been talking with the guy who runs simply acrylic. He said its not a problem to cut the 6" acrylic tubes into 2 foot sections as opposed to 3 foot. Should I ask if he can cut the squares and circles? Or should just total up what size sheet we will need for all those mats (plus a few extra for mistakes)? The last 12' clear pvc was in your list above, so I thought we needed it for something. No? Just the 6" tube and the squares and circles? A sheet that would cover the 8.5" x 8.5" squares (27 of them) would need to be 5 squares by 6 squares (with 3 extras). 8.5" x 5 = 42.5" 8.5" x 6 = 51" so we would need a sheet thats 42.5" x 51" x 3/8" The 2" x 3" squares, 36 of them, 6x6 grid: 2" x 6 = 12" 3" x 6 = 18" 12" x 18" = 216 square inches the leftover squares from the first ones are 8.5" x 8.5" x 3 = 216.75 square inches. Sounds close, however as the squares are 2" x 3", neither one of these dimensions will fit into the extra 8.5" x 8.5" extras just right. We could increase the size of that initial sheet of acrylic, which would also give us some extra in case of any screw ups. Chip, I'll give you a call later on tonight and we can discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 22, 2005 Author Share December 22, 2005 jimcroce21 (Garrett), You have been bumped onto the list! Sam, since you couldn't confirm I had to bump you to the bottom of the list. Garrett, please confirm that you will be able to attend on Sunday, January 8th for the build party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone December 26, 2005 Share December 26, 2005 The 8th is perfect for me. Thanks, and let me know if there is anything I can do before hand to help. Garrett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar December 26, 2005 Share December 26, 2005 Tim, Don't forget to account for the width of the saw blade when you're cutting multiple pieces out of a large piece of material. The blade is probably 1/8" or even 3/16" wide, and that adds up quick when you've got several pieces to cut. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 27, 2005 Author Share December 27, 2005 Very true Jon, that crossed my mind after I made my last post. The plan is to buy a sheet of acrylic that should be more than enough - both for the reason you said, and in case we screw any pieces up we will have a little extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar December 28, 2005 Share December 28, 2005 I learned this one the hard way. Tim, Don't forget to account for the width of the saw blade when you're cutting multiple pieces out of a large piece of material. The blade is probably 1/8" or even 3/16" wide, and that adds up quick when you've got several pieces to cut. Jon 48370[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller December 28, 2005 Share December 28, 2005 For you hair splitters out there, My carbide tip SS blade is 3/16" and it's a "big bite" so I just adjust the RPM's. We've got a little wiggle room on the 8.5" squares plus we'll joint the edges 1/64" to clean them up anyway. Rleax guys, you just gotta make sure "Jack" doesn't follow Sonya and I home from BRK the night before or none of that's gonna matter anyway. :drunk: Tim, I'll call you after I install a big funeral this morning and if I dont, call me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folta December 31, 2005 Author Share December 31, 2005 Just to give an update, I'm in the process of gathering the components for our build! I'll let you know the grand total (and what each will owe me) when I have all the necessary items. One more week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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