Leon71 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 My attempt at a DIY stand has become somewhat of an obsession. I got the idea from Rob at Majestic Aquariums. His stands have been an inspiration for me. I've had to change a couple of things along the way, but it is well worth the effort. 5/8" plywood structure with 3/4" knotty pine laminated and biscuit jointed together. The doors will be 3/4" MDF panels sitting flush with the outside face. The FX5 just fits in one of the end compartments. I still have to stain it, put the floor in, add the doors and end panels. I have also taken the time to make the back similar to the front. Just in case it is ever going to be used as a room divider. There will be a matching canopy on top as well. I will post more pics as things progress. Thanks for looking. Leon http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/Leon71/HPIM0734.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/Leon71/HPIM0728.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Very nice work. Man that filter is big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Very nicely done I,m looking forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Awesome job, Leon! :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 That looks great! He helped me design my 180 gal a month or so ago, no charge either, as he was too busy to build it for me. My DIY didnt turn out as nice as yours looks, but its just as solid, very nice work Leon, cant wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon71 Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) I had a very productive Saturday. I cut, routered, and drilled (for hinges) all of the doors. But damn that MDF is dusty stuff. Just a quick sanding around the edges and I can paint all the doors black. Then finish up on the top of the stand, and start staining. I should be able to do "the reveal" sometime around mid-January. All the best, Leon Oh yeah, a couple pics as well. Edited December 11, 2006 by Leon71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon71 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 A couple more coats of clear, paint the doors and the stand is done. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/Leon71/HPIM0815.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/Leon71/HPIM0819.jpg Then I can start to make the canopy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Nice Job so far ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Wow looks good. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Wow that looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic622 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Bowing to your great work, I'm inspired to get my tanks onto something classy like these! Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon71 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 The stand is basically done. Just finishing up the wiring. Two teleposts in the basement are done. UGJ's still to make. Hopefully be adding water this weekend. Front Back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalgaryFan Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow, I wish mine looked like that. It's perfect, actually looks like you bought it, very good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Looks great, Leon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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