Any DIY Part Stores out there?

[luke33]

There use to be quite a few acrylic specialty stores out there that made as needed parts and what not. Is there anyone out there anymore? Say like a custom skimmer collection cup, or probe holder, filter sock holder...etc?
Thanks,

Luke

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

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[luke33]

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/octo-aquatics.933/

Thanks, I have already asked every sponsor here : ) Its more along the lines of the skimmer twist lock, collection cup but I can't recall anyone that makes this stuff anymore. There use to be some companies but not so much now.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

You'll have a hard time with something like that. I think my old eshopps had a twist on cup.

 

[Medic755]

Did you try atfully acrylic? or ask Marc Levenson. I know he does some acrylic work. IDK about custom though.

 

[luke33]

I think I asked about everyone, not Marc yet. And agreed it will be tough to find someone to make custom parts. It use to be pretty easy 7-8 yrs ago but there is not much of a diy market anymore. Products actually work well now!

 

[donnievaz]

I think I asked about everyone, not Marc yet. And agreed it will be tough to find someone to make custom parts. It use to be pretty easy 7-8 yrs ago but there is not much of a diy market anymore. Products actually work well now!

If you can do a CAD drawing of the part you may be able to find someone with a 3D printer to make the locking mechanism.

 

[luke33]

If you can do a CAD drawing of the part you may be able to find someone with a 3D printer to make the locking mechanism.

Thanks for the reply, I was thinking the same on the twist lock. Might be my only route.

 

[Medic755]

Didn't even think of that. That's a great idea!