i apoligize for the first post hopefully a mod will come along and delete it soon, here is the Fixed version with proper sized images!
so as some of you may know i recently picked up a 210g aquarium... for those that dont,, i got one last saturday!
Without further adieu here is my attempt at documenting the build for the stand, would love to hear what ppl have to say/think... open to ideas as well! The requirements for the stand is that it needs to fit a 20-30" UV filter, a fluval FX5 and an eheim 2262 and support approximately 3000lbs when the tank is full. Over the last 2 days i have constructed the frame for this stand and believe it to be braced thoroughly. The last picture i will include in this thread are my first 4 choices of stains compared to the flooring on which the stand will be placed, input please!
Day 1 progress;
just a basic rectangular frame, 2x4 top and bottom frame with doubled 2x6 post's, the 4 posts on end have a 1.5"x3.5" relief cut in 1 2x6 to allow flush mounting on the sides, the doubled up 2x6 is sandwiched between the 2x4 top and bottom rails to allow for compression.
Day 2 progress;
added cross-bracing and 45'd braces today
Day 3 progress;
skinned in the front and sides with 5.2mm virola plywood(similar to doorskin, just thicker). added 1/2" mdf to top and bottom of stand(not only serves as tank surface but also as structure (corner capping.) painted inside of stand with mold/mildew resistant paint
Day 4 progress;
added my trim pieces today, cut out the front panels out for the doors and added corner trim to hide my work
next days progress will involve Alot of sanding and more painting to finish off the areas where i couldnt reach originally as well as a final coat on the inside for a total of 3 coats.
Day 5 progress;
and then... There were doors!! i dont claim to be a master carpenter or anything, i did the best i could with what i had available. The frames of my doors were constructed using recycled oak hardwood flooring, planed down and ripped up in the table saw... not bad for free
all that remains now is sanding everything, paint in a few places and stain!
A Picture to vote on & a teaser pic
from left to right; still having some trouble deciding what stain i will use !
Cabernet, Red Oak, American Walnut, Dark Walnut
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so as some of you may know i recently picked up a 210g aquarium... for those that dont,, i got one last saturday!
Without further adieu here is my attempt at documenting the build for the stand, would love to hear what ppl have to say/think... open to ideas as well! The requirements for the stand is that it needs to fit a 20-30" UV filter, a fluval FX5 and an eheim 2262 and support approximately 3000lbs when the tank is full. Over the last 2 days i have constructed the frame for this stand and believe it to be braced thoroughly. The last picture i will include in this thread are my first 4 choices of stains compared to the flooring on which the stand will be placed, input please!
Day 1 progress;
just a basic rectangular frame, 2x4 top and bottom frame with doubled 2x6 post's, the 4 posts on end have a 1.5"x3.5" relief cut in 1 2x6 to allow flush mounting on the sides, the doubled up 2x6 is sandwiched between the 2x4 top and bottom rails to allow for compression.
Day 2 progress;
added cross-bracing and 45'd braces today
Day 3 progress;
skinned in the front and sides with 5.2mm virola plywood(similar to doorskin, just thicker). added 1/2" mdf to top and bottom of stand(not only serves as tank surface but also as structure (corner capping.) painted inside of stand with mold/mildew resistant paint
Day 4 progress;
added my trim pieces today, cut out the front panels out for the doors and added corner trim to hide my work
next days progress will involve Alot of sanding and more painting to finish off the areas where i couldnt reach originally as well as a final coat on the inside for a total of 3 coats.
Day 5 progress;
and then... There were doors!! i dont claim to be a master carpenter or anything, i did the best i could with what i had available. The frames of my doors were constructed using recycled oak hardwood flooring, planed down and ripped up in the table saw... not bad for free
all that remains now is sanding everything, paint in a few places and stain!
A Picture to vote on & a teaser pic
from left to right; still having some trouble deciding what stain i will use !
Cabernet, Red Oak, American Walnut, Dark Walnut
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