600g Acrylic reef
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I just went to visit with the guys building my stand....I have to say...I was really impressed.
They have already begun the welding. Modified my design slightly to add extra supports, but looking really good. here are a few pics. It was dark in there and the flash didnt really pull all the detail out, but you can get an idea.
Heres what its being made from
2 inch 11 gauge material.
and heres the progress to date.
they are hoping to get the powder coating done tonight!
The stand was manufactured to within 1/32 tolerance. Cant beat that.
Paul.
They have already begun the welding. Modified my design slightly to add extra supports, but looking really good. here are a few pics. It was dark in there and the flash didnt really pull all the detail out, but you can get an idea.
Heres what its being made from
2 inch 11 gauge material.
and heres the progress to date.
they are hoping to get the powder coating done tonight!
The stand was manufactured to within 1/32 tolerance. Cant beat that.
Paul.
Paul,
Powdercoaters Plus in the city is probably one of the best in the region and they have the capacity for such things... I've used them for stands in the past and always been very satisifed...
I've used others in the area and always have pinning problems a month or two after setup.
Powdercoaters Plus in the city is probably one of the best in the region and they have the capacity for such things... I've used them for stands in the past and always been very satisifed...
I've used others in the area and always have pinning problems a month or two after setup.
Do you know about how much it will weight ??
Carman34L
In Memoriam
aahh, that stand should have cost no less than $200.00 My family has owned a metal fab shop for decades and the supplies were probably under $100.00, and another $100 for time and labor. anything more than that you paid the "oh it has to do with a saltwater aquarium" price.
Carman. The purchase price of the steel is approx $1.50 per linear foot....I have 120 linear feet. The welding took approximately a day. The powder coating was in excess of your $100 estimate for supplies.
I actually know the fabricators. The "oh saltwater " factor was not a factor. Maybe if you can supply stands like this for 200 you should be advertising them. Im sure you could make a great deal of money.
Cmulawaka, yes it was over 500.
I actually know the fabricators. The "oh saltwater " factor was not a factor. Maybe if you can supply stands like this for 200 you should be advertising them. Im sure you could make a great deal of money.
Cmulawaka, yes it was over 500.
cmulawka
Member
whelll look at the 240g in my gallery it cost 500 for stand and canopy I was just interested in how much a steel one would compare to it I think I am going to go wood stand and just paint the frame to protect it asnatlas do you have any pics of your stand so i can maybe get some ideas? Phil sorry about the hijack.
I have built a number of really nice stands all from wood. The "stand" part is relatively cheap......the skinning can get expensive. Heres a few pics of my previous stuff.
and finally......cmulawka....dont hijack my thread....or this could be you:
Just kidding.....I just found this picture of my other hobby.....fortunately I am the guy in the blue.
Ill post more on my stand as I get more pics. Feel free to discuss the stands on this thread.
Paul.
and finally......cmulawka....dont hijack my thread....or this could be you:
Just kidding.....I just found this picture of my other hobby.....fortunately I am the guy in the blue.
Ill post more on my stand as I get more pics. Feel free to discuss the stands on this thread.
Paul.
