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Builds, mods, and homebrew gear.

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@ktran
May 20, 2026ยป

Welcome to #DIY - builds, mods, and homebrew gear

Stand builds, sump baffles, ATO reservoirs, PVC plumbing wizardry, controller hacks - whatever you're cobbling together, it lives here. Coup

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@Ndrwater
110@NdrwaterTuesday at 7:01 PMยป

8020 vs Steel

Can we make a sticky for this?!?!

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@ktran
24@ktranOct 7, 2026ยป

80/20 stands

That would be awesome for sure, looks so clean

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@ktran
4@ktranSep 16, 2026ยป

AI Nero 3 - 45degree angle mount (3d Printed)

I think gyres are better at that tbh. But you can always try different things.

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@ktran
13@ktranAug 31, 2026ยป

1" Mini Durso - Innovative Marine EXT overflow solution

Absolutely, makes for quick and very custom solutions