Anyone good at making stands?
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jeweldamsel
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What is moulding?
little_d
New member
Yup, it's just the molding that make it looks a lot beter, the crown molding is a bit harder to cut compared to the base molding but not that hard. Without the flute/column on both side it would be just cake.
The most time consuming part for me is because I am using a mitre box and hand saw to do it rather than a mitre saw.
We can probably setup a diy wookshop over a weekend if many are interested and other that already builded their diy stand and canopy can join in to help.
Anthony
The most time consuming part for me is because I am using a mitre box and hand saw to do it rather than a mitre saw.
We can probably setup a diy wookshop over a weekend if many are interested and other that already builded their diy stand and canopy can join in to help.
Anthony
H20Sidhe
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I've been following this thread. My BF got me a nice 180 gallon for Christmas & plans to build a stand for it. I know what I would like and I would love to be able to make all necessary helpful suggestions to him before it is too late. If I miss the opportunity, then the suggestions may not be received as helpful.
I am very interested in the weekend diy tutorial! Do you think it might be soon?
I am very interested in the weekend diy tutorial! Do you think it might be soon?
Brian Prestwood
Premium Member
I've built a couple now. The finishing work is the hardest.
My first DIY recommendation would be build a frame that you can attach panels too (AKA skin it). Build it so the panels mostly/completely cover the frame. If you mess up the finishing work on an exterior panel the whole stand isn't ruined. Also, if one of the panels gets water damaged you can replace it.
If some day your significant other decides honey oak sucks and walnut is the bomb you can just pull the panels off and attach new ones w/o tearing the tank down.
An option is to build the frame then buy the exterior panels from one of the online cabinet door manufactureres. the unfinished panels for my 160 (see "160 Room Divider (20061112/20060803)" in my gallery) would have cost around $1.2K. Finished panels cost around $2K.
My first DIY recommendation would be build a frame that you can attach panels too (AKA skin it). Build it so the panels mostly/completely cover the frame. If you mess up the finishing work on an exterior panel the whole stand isn't ruined. Also, if one of the panels gets water damaged you can replace it.
If some day your significant other decides honey oak sucks and walnut is the bomb you can just pull the panels off and attach new ones w/o tearing the tank down.
An option is to build the frame then buy the exterior panels from one of the online cabinet door manufactureres. the unfinished panels for my 160 (see "160 Room Divider (20061112/20060803)" in my gallery) would have cost around $1.2K. Finished panels cost around $2K.
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rafael13
Active member
here, this thread has some good info
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169964
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169964
