making large holes for filter sock tray

[james1990]

I ran across yet another speed bump on the road to the 120 upgrade. I need to drill two holes for 7" filter socks in a sheet of acrylic 17 1/2" X 10". It needs to hold the weight of the socks so I was thinking 1/4" acrylic.

What tools would I need to make accurate cuts? Better yet, anyone on here could do it for me for some frags or cash? (being hopeful)

Here is a picture to get the idea of what I am doing. (not my picture)

 

[cali_reef]

You can use this if you have a Dremel tool:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HI5WTY/?tag=reefs04-20

I would use 3/8 to 1/2" acrylic, those filter sock can get pretty heavy when clogged.

 

[lnevo]

Use a side cutting bit. Make a jig out of a piece of wood. Use a nail in the middle and a loop of string as a guide. Then use the jig to guide you cutting the acrylic. Or you could do it straight on the acrylic. Just drill a hole in center to put a nail or screw.

 

[edd]

i drilled a hole and used a jig saw.

 

[nuch]

I used a jig saw with fine tooth. Or router would work

 

[Djbetterly]

What about having it laser cut? I had a 24"x6" piece of 1/4" acrylic with three 4" holes laser cut and the whole thing, including the acrylic, was $35 at canal plastics here in the city. The cuts are perfect!

 

[vio]

http://www.aliexpress.com/popular/filter-sock.html

 

[Greagzter]

1/4 is perfect for this Let me know if you are still looking to get this done. I could route it for you. The dimension will be perfect and snug.

 

[reefs4life]

I got two different ones made for my setups by CustomKing. He used 1/2" acrylic and cut some nice grooves to fit the filter sock ring. Shoot him a PM, I don't remember paying more than $40