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xblade 09-04-2010 07:57 PM

Another DIY stand
 
I needed a stand for my new 36 gal...So I built it to my specs..
Gave myself lots of room underneath for skimmer (20 gal sump going in)
Doors going on next..
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Wayne 09-05-2010 01:59 PM

Thats pretty nice! Can't wait to see it with doors on :) How long did it take?

xblade 09-05-2010 03:55 PM

Thnx Doors will be on today, and I will have it in place with tanks on it.
Then I have to plumb it..:neutral: never have plumbed a sump setup before..
This stand took 3 evenings..Built the frame first night...then sheeted it the next.and yesterday I finished the trim,did my routering ,sanded and stained.
This is the second stand I've built by myself.The first one isn't quite as nice. :biggrin:This 1 turned out almost perfect..I just wish I had a little more space width wise underneath.
More pics later...Then I'll start a tank setup thread.

xblade 09-06-2010 05:53 AM

All done..except for drain hole 2 x 3 framing--the rest is all pine.(no crap pressboard here. :) tatal cost= about $120.00
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...0905001508.jpg
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Chaloupa 09-06-2010 06:52 AM

WOW.....you want to come by and build a canopy for my 10 foot tank? LOL!!! You do very nice work...too bad you weren't close!

xblade 09-07-2010 02:36 AM

Tank has found a home. :) Now I will put the baffles in my sump and figure out the plumbing..
Think I gonna build a matching canopy too.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...906001645a.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...0906001645.jpg

lastlight 09-07-2010 02:57 AM

Great job. How do you do those funky front edges? I'm handicapped when it comes to wood working!

Wayne 09-07-2010 04:03 AM

When I built my stand it took about 12 hours or so. I am considering a canopy aswell. Hurry up so I can see how yours turns out, it will give me motivation to do mine ;)

xblade 09-07-2010 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 546557)
Great job. How do you do those funky front edges? I'm handicapped when it comes to wood working!


I'm no carpenter either.. lol But having the right tools makes a huge difference.My pop's gave me his router,and it's my new favourite toy. :)

You can get all kinds of moldings and trim at HD, to get the "funky " edges.And the router can do some very cool stuff as well.
Thnx for the kind words guy's

Gotta do some levelling still...man is my basement floor out to lunch!


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