Getting there. Took off work an hour early so I could get this stained. Hope it dries before it starts raining again. 
Another diy 55gal stand
- Thread starter rickyricardo
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I agree it is built to hold, you could have used 1x4s for a 55g.
I just wish you would have used a nicer skin, not that it looks bad, I just know you could have gone further even with your tools ...
Looking forward to the final setup, whats the plan for doors?
I just wish you would have used a nicer skin, not that it looks bad, I just know you could have gone further even with your tools ...
Looking forward to the final setup, whats the plan for doors?
Lil_Stinker;2075366; said:
You know I have to agree with you. After staining I realized there are no nice wood patterns in the skin. Well its all a learning process. This stand may wind up being painted black now.
Well it's done. Not the fanciest stand, but it'll work and I have learned a lot in the process. One things for sure, I'll never pay for a store bought one.
Good job! Although I agree that the skin lacks a lot of nice grain, it does give it a more modern, sleek look. As you now know, you don't need a ton of tools to build a high quality stand that lasts. I only use a handful to tools for my stands and I have a completely stocked workshop in my basement!
