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Mrfish55 01-20-2011 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fishytime (Post 583613)
MDF reacts very poorly to a high moister environment...........it needs to be sealed with a special sealer, then primed, then painted or it will just swell and blow apart.....personally I would use plywood(coming from a carpenter who has made his fair share of tank stands)

+1 Great build, but I would lose the MDF, if you can find duraply (exterior grade and smooth surface like MDF, used by sign makers for exterior signs and billboards) that would be the way to go. One small flaw in your finish or water penetration on the edge will cause swelling and create a pressure point. Other than that tagging along, looks like it will be nice, can't wait to see the one piece euro.

spoot 01-20-2011 07:41 PM

I agree with not using MDF either. Tends to bloat when wet and will not shrink back to the original dimensions after it dries. It will also lose its structural integrity.

Looking really good so far!

The Codfather 01-20-2011 09:07 PM

Thanks guys, I have already bought 3/4" plywood to replace it, and have found another gallon of marine paint. I'll change this out. I have phoned and got my glass moved to Tuesday so I will not be in a rush to get the new top on.

Geez Doug, next time say something sooner!

Skimmerking 01-20-2011 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Codfather (Post 583728)

Geez Doug, next time say something sooner!


Ya Doug way to go you probably scared him now no soup for you

fishytime 01-20-2011 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Codfather (Post 583728)
Geez Doug, next time say something sooner!

aw man.....I work 7 day a week....I dont have time to read EVERYTHING.....at least you didnt already have the tank sitting on it:mrgreen:

The Codfather 01-20-2011 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fishytime (Post 583787)
aw man.....I work 7 day a week....I dont have time to read EVERYTHING.....at least you didnt already have the tank sitting on it:mrgreen:

Ya, It was a close call, but I just phoned it in and told them to postpone my glass until Tuesday. Thanks, may have saved me a head ache sometime down the road.

The Codfather 03-16-2011 01:26 AM

Here it is........finally
 
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Skimmerking 03-16-2011 01:53 AM

Wow that is it that is all you have to show us from all that time ., WHO is the heck do you think you are ............


"BIG BEATHE OF AIR!!!!!!!!!!
but i like the glass thou.:razz:

The Codfather 03-16-2011 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 598946)
Wow that is it that is all you have to show us from all that time ., WHO is the heck do you think you are ............


"BIG BEATHE OF AIR!!!!!!!!!!
but i like the glass thou.:razz:

Ya, I know. But between the kids, job and night classes, I been a little short of time. Plus I promised myself I wouldn't rush things, and it's about to pay off.

fishytime 03-16-2011 03:34 AM

thats a nice piece of....um .....glass, there Bobbybye:biggrin:......it looks defective to me though, its got a bunch of holes in it:mrgreen:


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