So, in a recent post I told a few that I made my own test tube portals for less than $1.00. Ok, the containers I use I by at Walmart where you find the rulers and stuff for $0.88. Then I used my test tubes and the caps they come with and a hot glue gun I also purchased at Walmart for like $5 I believe. But here goes...
Here is what it looks like...
Then I drill a hole in the side so that the cap of my test tube will fit snug...(excuse the bits of clay on the side )
Then I drill a whole in the cap itself of the test tube...
Use hot glue to make sure the cap and its "contents" will stay put ...
And there ya go...the cap is there and can interchange test tubes as you please...(end result is more straight and level lol)
Oh, I also used the smallest bit for my wood burner to do the lid...
I also have some that have sections of tubing glued in place for easy connections to other tubes and/or more test tubes as needed. I hope this helps anyone looking for a cheaper yet effective solution. Oh yeah, and the blue stuff is non-dry clay I use to make a good seal just in case the Fluon has a defect so to speak but here is the end result...
Really hope everyone enjoys
Homemade Test Tube Portal
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Re: Homemade Test Tube Portal
sweet!
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Re: Homemade Test Tube Portal
Thank you. They are actually very helpful so far. Although mine work just fine I would still like to own one of the test tube portals from AntsCanada store . They look so professional LOL
Keeping:
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni
Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni
Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2
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