Broken rear glass panel

[Funston07]

The hard part is getting the top and bottom frame off . And then the old pannel .

Sure is lol

 

[Funston07]

I didn't say you can't do it. If you believe you can that's great. Only you know your skills. I know I can't. I would need the help of others to just lift a panel.
I'm rooting for you!

No you and Santana have been the most positive about the possible outcome.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I could literally cut this tank up and make 3 cube rimless tanks and sell them for for more than what I got into it. I live in a rural area and people sell tanks for pretty ridiculousprices because of the availability being so little, if you ever come across a 200+gal tank thats only chipped and free I'll drive 5hrs one way to get it.

Glass that thick does not get cut by hand. Especially not with a little wheel cutter, meant only for up to 1/4inch glass.

 

[Funston07]

Glass that thick does not get cut by hand. Especially not with a little wheel cutter, meant only for up to 1/4inch glass.

Yeah, I mean I've cut 3/8ths glass with one as long as its a self lubricating one but its definitely not ideal. Thats when you bust out the wet tile saw with a diamond blade and essentially do the same thing. Score it with the first pass and then adjust the depth slightly with each pass until you got a nice clean cut.

 

[Goaway]

Yeah, I mean I've cut 3/8ths glass with one as long as its a self lubricating one but its definitely not ideal. Thats when you bust out the wet tile saw with a diamond blade and essentially do the same thing. Score it with the first pass and then adjust the depth slightly with each pass until you got a nice clean cut.

Huh, you live in Illinois too? Anyhow, I am staying out of the glass cutting. I don't like messing with glass if I don't have too!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

It's really bumming me out seeing all this negativity against someone actually DIY a tank. Replacing a glass panel is not hard at all. There are half a dozen instructional YouTube videos on the topic giving step by steps from people who do this professionally. If you are only replacing one panel, It would take a day.

The society of buy new, use for a little while then throw away and replace with something new is pretty scary.

I would 100% take on this project and honestly, think anyone with a diy mindset could do it successfully AND have some fun doing it.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

The hard part is getting the top and bottom frame off . And then the old pannel .

There are a few tricks that actually make that pretty easy. I found a heat gun to be the best. Also an oscillating cutoff tool will run against the top of the glass very cleanly removing the top of the rim which you can then use a scraper or razor blade to cut away the rest.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Yeah, I mean I've cut 3/8ths glass with one as long as its a self lubricating one but its definitely not ideal. Thats when you bust out the wet tile saw with a diamond blade and essentially do the same thing. Score it with the first pass and then adjust the depth slightly with each pass until you got a nice clean cut.

I don’t know man, I hate to sound like the negative Nancy but I’ve worked as journeyman glazier for a few commercial companies and we never used a wet tile saw on glass. From a handyman perspective, I could see it working well for small cuts of thick glass but not on long heavy slabs.

 

[Funston07]

Huh, you live in Illinois too? Anyhow, I am staying out of the glass cutting. I don't like messing with glass if I don't have too!

I grew up near the Chicago area but now live in Southern Indiana.

It's really bumming me out seeing all this negativity against someone actually DIY a tank. Replacing a glass panel is not hard at all. There are half a dozen instructional YouTube videos on the topic giving step by steps from people who do this professionally. If you are only replacing one panel, It would take a day.

The society of buy new, use for a little while then throw away and replace with something new is pretty scary.

I would 100% take on this project and honestly, think anyone with a diy mindset could do it successfully AND have some fun doing it.

Thats what I was thinking, thats why I posted in the DIY section. I could of started it differently cause I asked if people thought it was worth it even though I was gonna do it anyways no matter what they thought lol. Kinda just figured people would wanna follow along to see that big of a tank rebuilt. I always see we live in a walmart world, if its broke throw it away and buy new. Not me I like messing with stuff and repairing things. Might be why I was a motorcycle mechanic and now an Industrial maintenance tech.

 

[Rubberfrog]

Did you buy the tank?

 

[Funston07]

I don’t know man, I hate to sound like the negative Nancy but I’ve worked as journeyman glazier for a few commercial companies and we never used a wet tile saw on glass. From a handyman perspective, I could see it working well for small cuts of thick glass but not on long heavy slabs.

Big companies like that have the ability to buy new sheets and or use a water jet for applications like this. 3/8ths glass isn't that big. I wouldnt attempt it if it was like 3/4 but im working with 3/8ths

 

[Funston07]

Did you buy the tank?

I did for $150

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I always see we live in a walmart world, if its broke throw it away

So true, not the American way at all but now everything is from China so the old way is dying off

 

[NomadRVLife]

Did it even have an overflow, bro?

 

[Goaway]

I did for $150

Best of luck! Keep us updated.

I don’t know man, I hate to sound like the negative Nancy but I’ve worked as journeyman glazier for a few commercial companies and we never used a wet tile saw on glass. From a handyman perspective, I could see it working well for small cuts of thick glass but not on long heavy slabs.

Sounds like a job not for me. I'll keep to making breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family ;Hilarious

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Big companies like that have the ability to buy new sheets and or use a water jet for applications like this. 3/8ths glass isn't that big. I wouldnt attempt it if it was like 3/4 but im working with 3/8ths

No 3/8 is small I agree, i would use a hand cutter on that if I had too and just score the line a few times. I thought a 220g was 1/2- 3/4 because my 120 is made from 3/8

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Best of luck! Keep us updated.

Sounds like a job not for me. I'll keep to making breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family ;Hilarious

Your talking about my current job haha put my career on hold so t he wife could go back to school

 

[Goaway]

Your talking about my current job haha put my career on hold so t he wife could go back to school

I love being mom. But, once my young one is old enough, back to school I go as well.
I love diy projects, I just can't reseal an aquarium. I was going to try a 90g. OMG.... I won't be trying again.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I love being mom. But, once my young one is old enough, back to school I go as well.
I love diy projects, I just can't reseal an aquarium. I was going to try a 90g. OMG.... I won't be trying again.

Start small like an ATO and let the experience build my friend

 

[Goaway]

Start small like an ATO and let the experience build my friend

My issue was, trying to remove the silicone. I am so short, I couldn't reach the bottom of the tank. ;Bucktooth

Speaking of which, a nano tank sounds great!