saltykelly
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I've been wanting to build a stand for my aquarium so that I can have a sump. Problem is I'm horrible with woodworking. Anyone good at this who could at least give me some tips or how to?
Anyone good at making stands?
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saltykelly
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20W x 17L x 30T Classic mahogany finish. And it would be nice if it had something to give it more shape like moulding or something.
bored4long
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I'm also attempting to build a stand for my 120. Its a hell of a lot harder than I anticipated. I hope to pick up a compound miter saw this weekend, because I couldn't make square cuts with my circular saw if my life depended on it. My template is Marino's 120 stand and I'd be eccstatic if it comes out half as nice as his:
reefer334: I have a used and mildly torn apart oak stand for a 120 with matching canopy that you may have for cheap if you are interested. It came with my 120 and I decided not to use it.
reefer334: I have a used and mildly torn apart oak stand for a 120 with matching canopy that you may have for cheap if you are interested. It came with my 120 and I decided not to use it.
little_d
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It depend on how elaborate you like to make the moulding, my stand and canopy are diy. It fairly simple to make actually.
Tool I used:
Cheap table saw with a fine cutting blade
Regular and Pipe clamps
kreg tool to make the angle holes
drill
srews
wood glue
level
square
sand block and paper
mitre block with saw (even better if you have a mitre saw)
what ever finish you desired.
The moulding took the longest other than that the stand can be put together in a day.
Doors can be found online fairly cheap along with mounting hardware, http://cabinetdoorsandhardware.com/
Draw a 2D image of the front of your stand without any moulding, plan on how many doors and how tall you like to make the stand.
Do not plan such that you have to cut a piece of hardwood the long way, for example if the length of your stand is 48" and you like to use 6" wide hardwood to skin the right and the left, (the finish 6" hardwood is only 5.5" to 5.75" depend on where you bought them from make sure you take into account for that and go measure the wood before you start with the layout, I'll use 5.5" for this example), that mean you left with 37" as an opening, looking at the door website above I see that there is a 18"x25" oak door, 2 of those would be perfect for a flush mount configuration. If you use 4" wide hardwood to skin the top and bottom now you have a 32" tall stand, or wider if you desire a taller stand.
If you plan this right, there will be as low as only 4 cuts for the face of this stand.
Once you got the face down, now start with the frame.
Tool I used:
Cheap table saw with a fine cutting blade
Regular and Pipe clamps
kreg tool to make the angle holes
drill
srews
wood glue
level
square
sand block and paper
mitre block with saw (even better if you have a mitre saw)
what ever finish you desired.
The moulding took the longest other than that the stand can be put together in a day.
Doors can be found online fairly cheap along with mounting hardware, http://cabinetdoorsandhardware.com/
Draw a 2D image of the front of your stand without any moulding, plan on how many doors and how tall you like to make the stand.
Do not plan such that you have to cut a piece of hardwood the long way, for example if the length of your stand is 48" and you like to use 6" wide hardwood to skin the right and the left, (the finish 6" hardwood is only 5.5" to 5.75" depend on where you bought them from make sure you take into account for that and go measure the wood before you start with the layout, I'll use 5.5" for this example), that mean you left with 37" as an opening, looking at the door website above I see that there is a 18"x25" oak door, 2 of those would be perfect for a flush mount configuration. If you use 4" wide hardwood to skin the top and bottom now you have a 32" tall stand, or wider if you desire a taller stand.
If you plan this right, there will be as low as only 4 cuts for the face of this stand.
Once you got the face down, now start with the frame.
bladeruner143
Premium Member
Thats a nice looking stand you got there Lil D
saltykelly
Member
Little D's stand is almost exactly what I am looking for. If someone has the know how to make one I could pay them or work out a trade. (I work in pest control and could treat your home.) Otherwise I will ask a friend of mine that is a cabinetmaker.
saltykelly
Member
Little D- I'd like to believe I could make such a fine piece of furniture with ease, but (with reality and all) I'll never pull it off. It's funny, I can do geometry and calculus and do many things with my hands. But when it comes to woodworking you'd think a fourth grader on ritalin with baseball bats for arms built it. But I really appreciate all the info.
saltykelly
Member
How much would you charge for your time?
Salty Kelley- I feel your pain. I have extensive training tearing down and rebuilding jet engines. But if I had to make some simple shelving in the garage the only way it would stand up is if it is nailed to a wall.
( I've done it)
Matter of fact, my wife still won't let buy wood and try to build something!
That is why my current 55G tank is on an old dresser, no doors, ugly as the bride of Frankenstein! but hey, it is sort of functional. The tank hasn't fallen through it yet!
( I've done it)
Matter of fact, my wife still won't let buy wood and try to build something!
That is why my current 55G tank is on an old dresser, no doors, ugly as the bride of Frankenstein! but hey, it is sort of functional. The tank hasn't fallen through it yet!
jeweldamsel
New member
The overhead (tools and woods) are not cheap. If you only need one or two stands, it would be cheaper to order them, IMO.
Painting or staining the wood is another big step. I wonder if anyone has any good link about that topic.
Painting or staining the wood is another big step. I wonder if anyone has any good link about that topic.
kdblove_99
New member
Mark,
Thank stand and canopy is amazing. Love IT!
Thank stand and canopy is amazing. Love IT!
