DIY Stand !First time with wood!

[shelbyzman]

You couldn't have picked two better "assistants".

Thanks for the compliment LowCel

 

[Ali1]

Here is the final product guys, besides some door knobs. I was about to do the veneer and cover up the edges, but at this point, i didn't wanna go thru the hassle and then staining the edge as well. So i simply stained the edges and looks good to me. I will be putting the tank on this stand as soon as the polyurthane has dried. I will continue with final pictures when tank is settled! what you guys think...

stand

stand w/canopy

 

[Ali1]

and here's the end product. I definately think it was worth the time and effort i spent on this! Much cheaper as well!!!! What do you guys think!!!!

 

[shelbyzman]

Looks awesome!!!! Very good job on both the stand and the canopy!

 

[Bassinkorea]

Looks awesome!!!! Very good job on both the stand and the canopy!

I agree.....it looks great!! Do you have any photos on how you built your canopy??

 

[Fish sticks]

Looks great the canopy and stand both look awesome nice job.

 

[Ali1]

Pictures don't do justice, it's more of a cherry dark color, not an pealing orange. The flash makes it seem lighter than expected.

As far as the canopy progress, there wasn't progress needed to be done really. I attached the two sides with the front panel. The rear is left open for venting purposes. I then inserted a small block of 2x4 on each corner of the canopy. The top panel is cut in half, then attached both halves by a piano hinge, then screwed one of the pieces and left the lid unscrewed, so i can open/close it. The lid sits on a screw really, and it holds well.

 

[Bassinkorea]

Pictures don't do justice, it's more of a cherry dark color, not an pealing orange. The flash makes it seem lighter than expected.

As far as the canopy progress, there wasn't progress needed to be done really. I attached the two sides with the front panel. The rear is left open for venting purposes. I then inserted a small block of 2x4 on each corner of the canopy. The top panel is cut in half, then attached both halves by a piano hinge, then screwed one of the pieces and left the lid unscrewed, so i can open/close it. The lid sits on a screw really, and it holds well.

So how are you lights attached to the canopy or tank?? (need to know for when I build my tank and canopy).

 

[Ali1]

So how are you lights attached to the canopy or tank?? (need to know for when I build my tank and canopy).

The lights just sit on the lids as if it had no canopy. I have the two glass lids,followed by the light fixture on top of them, then the canopy that hides all of it..

 

[Armand]

So how are you lights attached to the canopy or tank?? (need to know for when I build my tank and canopy).

I agree, moreover i am also interested to see who you incuded the filter in the canopy, sure it is in there isnt it?.