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    removing cracked glass from an all glass tank

    The panel is already cracked in such a way that there are several pieces to remove. I got this tank for free so it has just been a project to attempt. I am fairly handy and can use tools believe it or not but the joint I've been trying to free up is rock hard. I bought a thin scrolling saw blade...
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    removing cracked glass from an all glass tank

    other options? I left a medium sized room heater close to the edge I want to separate until the glass was almost hot or it was hot. I still can't budge whatever's in that joint. I thought removing the top frame/trim was going to be the hardest part of this but I was wrong. I'm now considering...
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    removing cracked glass from an all glass tank

    Hi, I've done some searching and watched a few youtube videos but I seem to be running into something I haven't noticed mentioned. After I stripped the silicone away from the joint on both sides (top frame piece is already removed) I find that the joint is very hardened. I've tried using a...
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    Removing a tank rim

    Hi, (new here) I've just removed the top plastic frame from a 55 Gal and I found that using a plastic credit card (store perks card) worked very well-especially in getting to that top edge. I had to put a fold in the card and it took time and a few cards (I had store cards-the type you get...
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