Cutting egg crate

[xxmoorishmanxx]

So i am trying to start up a fresh tank, and i plan to use egg crate as a lid i went to Menards today and bought 2ft. X 4ft. piece for 7.79. Ace was 13.98 for same size. anyway, what would be a good tool to use to cut the egg crate to the size i need.

PS. Thanx fishfreak for the suggestion

Thanx Josh

 

[bound_for_obx]

I used a pair of diagonal cutters. Worked like a charm.

 

[xxmoorishmanxx]

what are those where can i get'em, and avg. cost, if you dont mind, (thanx for the advice)

 

[bound_for_obx]

They are just a pair of pliers that used for cutting wire. I imagine that you can pick up a pair at any hardware store. Cheap ones are probably less than 5 bucks, really good ones $20-$30+ Cheap ones will certainly do the job.
Good luck

 

[GrndHog]

You cant beat a Dremel tool!

 

[Kasakato]

Would a miter saw work?

 

[hisc1ay]

I know this is a random question and kind of off topic, but can someone post a picture of egg crate so I know what y'all are talking about? I have an idea of what it is, but I'm not sure. Doing a google image search did nothing for me.

-j

 

[xxmoorishmanxx]

Sure here is a 2ft. by 4ft piece,

and close up

 

[oscarbreeder]

I used tin snips and they wored out well.

 

[jsoong]

Or you can use a hack saw with a fine tooth blade.