Diy Glass Scrapers
#1
Posted 01 June 2008 - 09:11 AM
These are just made of 18mm pine & can be made to any length.
I shaped the handles on the bandsaw. & cut the slots by hand using a fine blade in a coping saw.
I found it very tedious using just a single razor blade as it takes ages to clean a 6ft tank using such a small blade.
The double bladed one is not as good as I expected as both blades need to be lined up exactly for it to work properly.
Anyone got an idea for a longer blade ?
Any feedback welcome.
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Col
#2
Posted 01 June 2008 - 09:35 AM
#3
Posted 01 June 2008 - 01:02 PM
I was thinking of something about 60mm or longer.
Col
#4
Posted 01 June 2008 - 05:33 PM
#5
Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:35 PM
Failing that this mob sells a very popular magnet cleaner that has replacement blades.
http://aquariumsolut...mp;bestseller=Y
#6
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:56 PM
Cheers
Den
#7
Posted 02 June 2008 - 08:59 PM
I will have a look for some Spoke Shave blades when I get the chance
Col
BTW, as payback....Have you bought your Mrs that camera yet ?
#8
Posted 02 June 2008 - 10:11 PM
Olympus SP570UZ
I should be able to post up some reasonable pics now:)
#9
Posted 04 June 2008 - 06:55 PM
the knife refill blades are 100mm but i think they come in two sizes
if you cant find spokeshave blades try electric plane blades (approx 80mm) they got holes for screws as well
#10
Posted 08 June 2008 - 10:18 PM
also with the Olfa snap blades, they are a bit expensive , go with craftech. cheap and nasty. but will do the job. Most of these you should find in the paint or tools department
#11
Posted 09 June 2008 - 06:40 AM
These were from Bunnings at Mandurah & was all they had, but I didn't expect any more from them, I will wait until I go to Rockingham or Perth suburbs and get a better range & decent service.
Warning...be very careful when inserting the blades into the handle, I suggest using pliers.
Col
#12
Posted 09 June 2008 - 09:19 AM
#13
Posted 21 October 2008 - 04:27 PM
they are usually available from most stores in some form or another (coles, news agency, craft stores, bunnings) each segment is around 8-10mm in length giving you close to 100mm allow for the large end, and if they are too long you can always snap to your desired length.
#14
Posted 21 October 2008 - 07:14 PM
#15
Posted 22 October 2008 - 09:05 AM
Including 3 x 10cm Pimelodus pictus, 20 x 8 to 10cm Clown Loaches, 2 x 6cm Upside Down catfish & about 10 x adult Cory's.
Cheers
Col
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