Covering a 125G Stand
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Sisterlimonpot
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That's funny because I was just thinking I can make this into a bar instead of a tank stand cover.
Sisterlimonpot
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Alright so I can officially say I’m done making doors for a long time!!! These guys were time consuming, it’s true what they say, “the devils in the detailsâ€Â
First thing I had to do was mill all the wood to the correct size:
After all that was done I set the router up to start cutting a groove away on the inside of the door pieces:
First thing I had to do was mill all the wood to the correct size:
After all that was done I set the router up to start cutting a groove away on the inside of the door pieces:
Sisterlimonpot
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Next I had to set the router table up for the mirrored router bit:
And then dry fit them, they are designed to fit snuggly into each other:
So once I get them the way I like them I cut out the paneling to fit inside the doors and glue all 5 of them up.
The paneling that I bought was 1/4“ but the router cut out was for a 3/8†thick panel so I wanted to be able to hide that gap on the backside of the doors, so I did the same thing I did for the sides of the stand. I glued in some more costume trim:
But you notice that this one has a big lip on it:
I used a block plain to trim it down:
And sanding them smooth:
And then dry fit them, they are designed to fit snuggly into each other:
So once I get them the way I like them I cut out the paneling to fit inside the doors and glue all 5 of them up.
The paneling that I bought was 1/4“ but the router cut out was for a 3/8†thick panel so I wanted to be able to hide that gap on the backside of the doors, so I did the same thing I did for the sides of the stand. I glued in some more costume trim:
But you notice that this one has a big lip on it:
I used a block plain to trim it down:
And sanding them smooth:
Sisterlimonpot
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Now the doors are all glued up and ready to round everything over:
I want to add a slight angle to the inside of the doors… to make it easier to grab when opening (I’m not a fan of door handles/knobs) So I use a 14 degree dove tail bit to achieve this:
Finished with that:
Then on the front side I wanted to round it over, so I used the trusty 3/8†round over bit:
Finished with that:
I want to add a slight angle to the inside of the doors… to make it easier to grab when opening (I’m not a fan of door handles/knobs) So I use a 14 degree dove tail bit to achieve this:
Finished with that:
Then on the front side I wanted to round it over, so I used the trusty 3/8†round over bit:
Finished with that:
Sisterlimonpot
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Now it’s time for sanding again. And here they are sitting on the stand:
Doors are done. I didn’t make it to the hardware store before they closed so I need to go there tomorrow and get some hinges and make a trip to Sherwin Williams and get them to match the existing stain of the top canopy and go from there
Doors are done. I didn’t make it to the hardware store before they closed so I need to go there tomorrow and get some hinges and make a trip to Sherwin Williams and get them to match the existing stain of the top canopy and go from there
fishfanatic06
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Looks nice. I would tank the bio balls out of the sump though.
Sisterlimonpot
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Thanks Leif, fishfanatic,
After I eat some breakfast I'm off to get some hinges, and stain.
The bio-balls... they are seeding the tank from my other one (more bio-diversity) and in about a months time I will take them out. However, on the subject, I don't buy into the theory that they trap nitrates any different than LR does. The only benefit that I can think of is LR has critters in them to push out detritus. But there are pods crawling around the balls as well.
Cheers
After I eat some breakfast I'm off to get some hinges, and stain.
The bio-balls... they are seeding the tank from my other one (more bio-diversity) and in about a months time I will take them out. However, on the subject, I don't buy into the theory that they trap nitrates any different than LR does. The only benefit that I can think of is LR has critters in them to push out detritus. But there are pods crawling around the balls as well.
Cheers
Sisterlimonpot
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I went to get some hinges and had SW mix up a stain.
Now that I got the hinges:
I mark off where the hinges are going to go:
And drill them:
Screw them in:
Now that I got the hinges:
I mark off where the hinges are going to go:
And drill them:
Screw them in:
Sisterlimonpot
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It took me 3 coats of stain to match the hood, It's not exact but it's close. This is coat number 2:
Hopefully tomorrow it will be dry and I can start adding a polyurethane satin finish. I’m thinking for ample protection from the water I will add 4-6 coats.
What do you think? Too much? Not enough?
Hopefully tomorrow it will be dry and I can start adding a polyurethane satin finish. I’m thinking for ample protection from the water I will add 4-6 coats.
What do you think? Too much? Not enough?
Sisterlimonpot
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What is this.... change avatars every 12 hours?
Yeah, I'll use 0000 steel wool between coats and a very thin final coat then rubbed with an orange oil to bring back its luster.
I wish I had the means to spray mine but I would have all kinds of imperfections in my finish. (I need to set up a clean room)
:lol: Thanks for the kind words
melev
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15154260#post15154260 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sisterlimonpot
What is this.... change avatars every 12 hours?
Yeah, I'll use 0000 steel wool between coats and a very thin final coat then rubbed with an orange oil to bring back its luster.
I wish I had the means to spray mine but I would have all kinds of imperfections in my finish. (I need to set up a clean room)
More like every 23 hours, I'd guess. I don't want to cheat anyone out of the full experience.
That sounds good. I sprayed my 29g's canopy years ago, and it was the worst time of year. Cold, wet, humid... it took forever to dry between coats. I steel wooled each surface between coats, and it came out beautifully. That stand and canopy is still in my garage to this day, even though the tank was broken down almost 5 years ago. I need to go burn it right now while I'm thinking about it. :lol:
Sisterlimonpot
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There's been a few of my projects that ended up in the fire wood pile.
So since yesterday the weather is cold and wet, definitely not normal wyoming weather for this time of the year. (which I'm not complaining because I haven't turned on the sprinklers yet this year) The extra humidity in the air gave me plenty of time to add the first coat of poly and rub it in before it tacked up. But on the other end.... it's going to take a while before I can smooth it for the next coat.
So since yesterday the weather is cold and wet, definitely not normal wyoming weather for this time of the year. (which I'm not complaining because I haven't turned on the sprinklers yet this year) The extra humidity in the air gave me plenty of time to add the first coat of poly and rub it in before it tacked up. But on the other end.... it's going to take a while before I can smooth it for the next coat.
