Covering a 125G Stand

[Jaxom]

yeah, you and me both. I went through from the beginning and it really makes me want to build another one, but I need to find someone that needs one built.:twitch:

Wow hmmmmmmmmmmmmm might just have to take you up on that since I might be in California visiting family in June lol.

 

[justin_g]

Wish I had all your tools!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Wow hmmmmmmmmmmmmm might just have to take you up on that since I might be in California visiting family in June lol.

Well if you're serious shoot me a pm with deminsions and an idea of what you want. I was looking at prices of wood here in california and it is a lot more expensive, for that reason alone I haven't been doing much wood working.

 

[Jaxom]

I'll have to see what kind of a deal on wood my brother-in-law can find for me, he's a contractor in the Stockton area. I'll shoot you a pm later.

 

[Gandolfe]

Cost you $100 to make the stand huh? what about the $2000 in tools you needed to do that?

 

[dwolson2]

If you knew sisterliminpot, you would know that his 2000 didn't cost him that. He is a came across a deal freak. Lol
plus, he can always use my tools if he doesn't have them.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Cost you $100 to make the stand huh? what about the $2000 in tools you needed to do that?

That's definitely true, if I were to purchase all those tools just to build my stand it would be ridicules, it just so happens that my hobby/passion is wood working. Just from the savings on making all the pieces of furniture and various projects that I have made for myself has far exceeded the cost of purchasing the tools, not to mention that I have made a few pieces for friends and family that have alone, paid for my tools.

There are other alternatives, one if the benefits of being in the military is just about every base that I have been to has a wood working hobby shop that allows us to use their facilities and make just about any project we want, all you have to do is take a safety course allowing you to get familiar with the equipment and understand the inherent dangers associated with them. Even if you're not in the military you may know someone that has this equipment. So it's really not too farfetched to save money on such an easy project.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

If you knew sisterliminpot, you would know that his 2000 didn't cost him that. He is a came across a deal freak. Lol
plus, he can always use my tools if he doesn't have them.

He's saying that because I recently picked up a relatively nice variable speed wood lathe at a garage sale for a great price. However I didn't come by most of my tools that way, I have purchased new or refurbished from the manufacturer (which helps out a little bit on the pocket book).

 

[Jaxom]

Hey there, long time haven't seen you post, hope all is well.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Here's an update of my tank, these pics were from last month.

I finally have gotten a grasp on keeping alk and calc stable, I have started to see some great growth in my corals.



First a couple FTS:

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

And my 2 clowns in the torch coral

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Here's an update of my 125.

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[NicksMixedReef]

I'm very impressed with your handyman skills! Stand and tank both looking schmik as.

 

[SpencerG]

That is one nice, clean tank!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Thanks guys, it certainly takes a lot to set aside time to keep everything looking right, I personally can't stand a dirty looking tank.

 

[Jaxom]

Well, hope you guys had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, how's everything in sunny southern California? Give a shout out when you get a chance.

 

[Playa-1]

Looks great I'm going to build my next stand when the time comes.

 

[nikecivic]

looks good jimmy! Any recent pics?

 

[davocean]

Hey, I'm a carpenter as well and just wanted to say thanks for taking the time posting pics and showing the how too's.
I love seeing work from others in the trade, learning new tips or seeing designs, even just the furniture stuff.
Tank and cabinet both look great.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Here's an update:

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