New build: 2 Stands

[john73738]

After taking a break from DIY'ing, it is time for a new project. So ihaveRedHotChunkyPoopers! and I are building 2 stands. One will be for my 55 gallon goldfish tank, and one for my 84 gallon planted tank (planned).

The plans are:

55: 48.25x20x31.75
84: 72.50x20x31.75

They will be built of Oak plywood with oak trim. Stained Red Mahogany with 3-4 coats of poly urethane .

The 55 will hold a 10 gallon hospital tank, as well as the 84 will hold 2 10 gallon breeding tanks.

So without further ado, I will go get to work... Pics tonight.

 

[littlewangzfan]

Can't wait. I always get new ideas from awesome builds like yours.

 

[john73738]

Thanks,

Spent 4 hours in 100+ degree weather cutting the plywood.

Assembling tomorrow

 

[john73738]

Well, not as much progress as I wanted but here it is.

Yesterday: 4 hours 100+ degrees, All basic cuts done:

Today: 4 dours 100+ degrees, assessembled 1 stand, trim work left to hide our little goofs.

 

[littlewangzfan]

Coming along nice! What time of day do you plan to stain it? Staining will be a PITA in 100+ degrees.

 

[john73738]

Coming along nice! What time of day do you plan to stain it? Staining will be a PITA in 100+ degrees.

Thanks,

Unfortunately summer in Vegas it is 100 before breakfast. Its ok, will do it in the garage to stay some what cool.

 

[john73738]

The stand for the 55 is almost done. Just need to get 1x12 for the doors, and build a couple drawers and finished. I remembered how much I hate working with oak. But the outcome is work the effort.

Teaching my son to use a router. Nice job for his first time...

Brought into the house , level and solid as a rock with my substancial weight on it.

More in a couple weeks, work is gonna keep me busy til next month.

 

[Pharaoh]

Looks good so far. Ready to see the other one.

 

[john73738]

Thanks, I have learned a lot from this forum, and am having a lot of fun using it. When the stands are done I am starting a DIY PVC filter for my 240 and 5 DIY LED lights.

 

[Ka0s]

You're in vegas too?! I am building 3 stands this summer and the heat is also killing me friends and I. progress tho