Acrylic Tank Build - Cube ~29g

Started an acrylic tank project last week to replace an existing glass cube.

Outside dimensions are 20.5"w x 18.75"d x 20"t



There is an external overflow box for plumbing and a shallow overflow on the inside for surface skimming.

Here are some sketchups of the design:













Assembly is underway...uploading some pics now!

 

All edges are squared and prepped on the router table and the pinning method is used during assembly.
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First the side panels are bonded to the front:





The following day, the back panel is added:





Assembly of the internal overflow and skimming box was completed:





And now the internal box has been "welded" into place:

 

All that's left to do on this one is to flush trim and add the external overflow box...just waiting on a bulkhead dimension. Then a good edge polish and she's ready for water!



Protective paper left on where possible for now of course!

 

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