lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

I'll show you a few pictures when I get home. The grain and texture is there and looks real

That be cool and ill look into it as well may use that idea on the interior more than exterior tho.




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[gregzz4]

I see Marko meant arborite
I also thought he was talking about wood laminate

Walls are looking great

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I see Marko meant arborite
I also thought he was talking about wood laminate

Walls are looking great

yeah its simular but i think its made of a different material than arborite/formica. i havent gotten to lowes yet to check anything out

think of it like laminate flooring and that will give you the best idea.

[fishytime]

P Lam (plastic laminate (arborite))comes in a wide range of colors and textures.....while it is somewhat water resistant, its not something I would recommend you do, if you have no experience working with it.....it requires a couple specialized tools and can be a bit of an art form getting it "right"....and at $80- $120 a sheet, you dont want to screw up to often....

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by fishytime

P Lam (plastic laminate (arborite))comes in a wide range of colors and textures.....while it is somewhat water resistant, its not something I would recommend you do, if you have no experience working with it.....it requires a couple specialized tools and can be a bit of an art form getting it "right"....and at $80- $120 a sheet, you dont want to screw up to often....

+ 1 it is very dificult to deal with as well as difficult to repair of it gets chipped. as for tools that i have i have access to more tools for woodworking door making and general contracting than i can think of.... grew up a carpenters kid. in shop class everyne made stools for thier final project.. i made and elaborite oak computer desk lol.

but i agree it still makes me nervous to use such a product for a fish tank.. i forsee one of my little ones ramming somethng into it and chipping a corner never to be able to be repaired. where as wood in general can ding and you barely notice even if they use it as a chew toy lol

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by Paigee

This is really awesome can't wait to see everything in it. You are pretty good at all the DIY! I'm too afraid to mess stuff up :P

Ill tell you a secret.....I'm afraid to do it too but too stubborn not to try..




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[lockrookie]

sooo somebody got motivated today.... i couldnt stand it any more fresh lumber laying around. so i made this for kicks. regretfully im 1 2x6 8' short of finishing the stand framework...

[MarkoD]

make sure to put at least 1 vertical brace in the middle. just to be safe

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

make sure to put at least 1 vertical brace in the middle. just to be safe

there will be 2 vertical braces in the back of the stand the front will have no brace i doubled the 2x6 and made it a header. more than enough strength there. there is going to be only one removable panel on the front. im tired of doors and ill enjoy the ability to work under tank freely as well the sump conpartment is going to be divided by the equiptment compartment and that divider will add extra support as well. m only real concern is the halide ballasts overheating.but ill figure it out once the rough in work is complete. but thank you for the suggestion.

[Coralgurl]

Great job on the stand!! Looks like things are progressing nicely for you, but seriously......hurry up!!! this has been a great build to watch!!