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 I am looking at building some tear drop shape tanks. I have som 18 
gauge being bent. 
I am going to add some flat stock to beef em up a tad, trying to 
keep the overall diameter 
at 4'.  For me the welding will be a challenge. I don't think 
ya can have leaks heheh 
Will post some pics when I get there. 
  
Dean 
  
In a message dated 2/11/2009 11:54:00 A.M. Central Standard Time, 
kocpnt@tds.net writes: 
  Hi Dean, 
    
  The tanks are made from 12 gauge steel sheet which I think is .109 thick 
  if I remember right. 
    
  Thanks for the good words. 
    
  Best Regards, 
    
  Jim K 
  
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    Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 
    11:00 AM 
    Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] soft 
    ballast 
    
  
    looks great Jim.  
    I am guessing the tanks are made of tin. What thickness did you 
    use? 
    I am in the process of making mine. 
      
    Dean 
      
      
    
    In a message dated 2/11/2009 7:07:28 A.M. Central Standard Time,  kocpnt@tds.net 
    writes:  
    
      Hi All, 
        
      Finally making a bit of progress again! I've 
      posted a picture in the projects section of my first section of soft 
      ballast tank tacked into place. 
        
      I'm hoping to finish all welding on the 
      pressure hull proper before the end of February.It depends on work 
      schedule, but I think it's doable. 
        
      There will still be much more to do, but I'm 
      gaining on it!!!! 
        
      Best Regards, 
        
      Jim 
    K    
     
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