75 Gallon Oak DIY Stand (PIC HEAVY)

[BellycrawlerJaws]

So my GF's father (a carpenter) has been kind enough to build me a custom, solid oak, 75 gallon wood stand. He sent me pictures in the mail (yup, roll camera pictures) and I wanted to share the progress as I'm REALLY excited for this!

Here is the base of the whole stand (just standing up)

different angle

Now with legs on

All the legs on

Primer on the inside and panels on the outside added as well (they're a little high up top because he's doing a trim on the outside of the tank)

Inside painted flat black

Let me know your thoughts

 

[Arowana718]

Nice solid build. The base was a lil
Overdone IMO. But it doesnt hurt to put extra 2x4s.


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[BellycrawlerJaws]

Nice solid build. The base was a lil
Overdone IMO. But it doesnt hurt to put extra 2x4s.


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Yeah, he didn't really mind overdoing it, I looked at it and told him it could probably hold a car

 

[Arowana718]

At least it gives u a peace of mind. Heres mine for my 120g. I did mine last week. Im gona order removable door/cabinet panels thats going to be held up by L bracket & magnet catches. Wood cost me only $15-20 at home depot but im looking at custom cabinet doors. They go for 150-300. Wtfff lol Took me 6-8 hrs to build


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[BellycrawlerJaws]

Nice, I like the simplicity. Yeah if I had a choice in the matter I'd have told him that he didn't have to make it as crazy as it is. Though I know the stand will be GORGEOUS when it's done.

Maybe if I want a stand for a (future) 300 gallon I'll call him and have him do it again I'll keep updating as this goes on

 

[BellycrawlerJaws]

So I just got a few pieces of sample wood in the mail from my gf's dad, here they are!

On the left is the oak with a wood conditioner on first then 3 coats of the stain, on the right is the same but without the conditioner

 

[BellycrawlerJaws]

UPDATE! Gf took pics of the stand while she was home (it's taking a while since he needs to wait till his son is there to lift it up the stairs to stain it), here's the progress.

Whole stand sanded down

The top of the stand and the trim

Raised panels on the doors

Closeup

The doors will have these handles on them.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...talogId=10053&productId=202021124&R=202021124

 

[BellycrawlerJaws]

bumpp

 

[RexFish]

That looks great, any plans for a canopy?

 

[BellycrawlerJaws]

That looks great, any plans for a canopy?

Yup, there will be a matching canopy


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