Englishrebel's 260 Gallon System Build
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EnglishRebels 260 Gallon System Build
EnglishRebels 260 Gallon System Build
Eric
I will post some tutorials this weekend.
EnglishRebels 260 Gallon System Build
Eric
I will post some tutorials this weekend.
EnglishRebel
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Okay so I moved the stand components upstairs and reassembled it. I had to put 1/4" plywood shims under the right hand end to make the stand absolutely level. You can see here that it's in its final resting place and I added a 2x6 diagonal brace across the back (my over-engineering again ) I haven't yet decided whether to run baseboard around the bottom to tie into that on the wall or to run mahogany stock. Any thoughts??
I started to make the panels/doors that will skin the framework. Here's a finished bare frame showing the pocket hole joinery.
The rails and stiles are held together with glue and pocket hole screws. Here's the Kregg pocket hole jig that I used to make all the joints. These joints are incredible strong and easy to make.
All the panels are made the same way. The rails and stiles form the frame onto which I will add molding to frame out the inside opening. I have to go to a local lumber company who have the knives to produce the required profile in mahogany stock. They charge $1.43 per foot and a $35 setup charge to put the knives in the molding machine.
When I have added the molding I will install 1/4" mahogany plywood in from the back, this will complete the panel/door.
Here are the front panels/doors installed temporarily (the two on the outside are fixed panels and the two in the middle are doors). What do you think about the baseboard?
I made a single panel for the left and right ends and added a stile in the center. Here's the right hand end.
The left hand panels is similar but not as wide because I have to conceal the pipes. The door standing up will be attached to the cleat on the left with a piano hinge so I can access the pipes and receptacle.
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) I haven't yet decided whether to run baseboard around the bottom to tie into that on the wall or to run mahogany stock. Any thoughts??
I started to make the panels/doors that will skin the framework. Here's a finished bare frame showing the pocket hole joinery.
The rails and stiles are held together with glue and pocket hole screws. Here's the Kregg pocket hole jig that I used to make all the joints. These joints are incredible strong and easy to make.
All the panels are made the same way. The rails and stiles form the frame onto which I will add molding to frame out the inside opening. I have to go to a local lumber company who have the knives to produce the required profile in mahogany stock. They charge $1.43 per foot and a $35 setup charge to put the knives in the molding machine.
When I have added the molding I will install 1/4" mahogany plywood in from the back, this will complete the panel/door.
Here are the front panels/doors installed temporarily (the two on the outside are fixed panels and the two in the middle are doors). What do you think about the baseboard?
I made a single panel for the left and right ends and added a stile in the center. Here's the right hand end.
The left hand panels is similar but not as wide because I have to conceal the pipes. The door standing up will be attached to the cleat on the left with a piano hinge so I can access the pipes and receptacle.
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At front the corners of the stand I will be installing fluted posts made from mahogany (they are on order and should get here this week). The manufacturer will cut a quarter of the post away so they will fit the corner. Once the tank is in place (if it ever gets here
) I will run a narrow shelf around the entire stand that will conceal the 1/2" foam and the 3/4" bottom glass. Here is a template of what the shelf at the front corners will look like. This is to cover the top of the corner columns that are 3-1/2" square.
Here's the corner post on our kitchen island to give you an idea. The "shelf" around the tank will be similar to the island mahogany top.
That's all for now. This week I hope to get the molding so I can finish the panels and install the corner posts. Also this week I will be helping Jeff (JRF) build a stand for his upcoming new glass tank (I never thought I would live to see the day when Jeff -- a lifelong acrylic fan would ever buy a glass tank). :lol:
Way to go Jeff. :thumbsup: :celeb1: :celeb3: :celeb2:
At front the corners of the stand I will be installing fluted posts made from mahogany (they are on order and should get here this week). The manufacturer will cut a quarter of the post away so they will fit the corner. Once the tank is in place (if it ever gets here
) I will run a narrow shelf around the entire stand that will conceal the 1/2" foam and the 3/4" bottom glass. Here is a template of what the shelf at the front corners will look like. This is to cover the top of the corner columns that are 3-1/2" square.
Here's the corner post on our kitchen island to give you an idea. The "shelf" around the tank will be similar to the island mahogany top.
That's all for now. This week I hope to get the molding so I can finish the panels and install the corner posts. Also this week I will be helping Jeff (JRF) build a stand for his upcoming new glass tank (I never thought I would live to see the day when Jeff -- a lifelong acrylic fan would ever buy a glass tank). :lol:
Way to go Jeff. :thumbsup: :celeb1: :celeb3: :celeb2:
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Thanks Tom. I really like mahogany. As you can see from the kitchen island top it is a rich dark red. I reckon I will be finished with the cabinetry in another week and then my better half has a say on color of the finish stain.
She wants it to be more orange than red so I may use button shellac with a couple of coats of poly. Mahogany (like cherry) naturally darkens with age, which is why you see antique mahogany furniture is almost black.
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I think I've decided to ditch the idea of having painted baseboard around the bottom. I'm going to mill up some 4-1/2" wide mahogany with a round over on the top edge and use that. It'll look more like a piece of furniture (with a big glass box on top).
"Umm fish?"
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Nice looking stand so far! Cool!
EBOLII
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"the auto top off tank. It’s a rectangular 16 gallon and it sits on a shelf above where the sump will go so a gravity drain to a float switch avoids any pumps"
Interesting. Are you willing to post more images of this set up? or possible to pm me? I am very interested in this
The whole setup looks fantastic
Interesting. Are you willing to post more images of this set up? or possible to pm me? I am very interested in this
The whole setup looks fantastic
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Matt
Thanks. Let me know when you want to come by. I'm here most days.
4jlong<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14511025#post14511025 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 4jlong
Alan, I have been watching your thread for a while now and I wanted to say it is very nice!I also really like the woodwork, you've done a really good job!.....even if it was OVER engineered!
Thanks for the complement. I've been making furniture and clock cases for quite a while so this part of the build is nice to do. And yes, I do tend to over engineer.
Andy
Thanks a lot. How is the concrete rock work curing and have you fully moved into your gorgeous remodel yet?
Tony
Thanks for nice words. The only things going in the stand will be fish food, odds and ends, and the PC4 (Reef Keeper power strip) to control the lights. All the other "stuff" is downstairs in the equipment room.
EBOLII
Thank you kindly. Here are some photos of the auto top off. If it's not clear how it works let me know. Although the tank has a float switch to shut off the RO/DI water feed I do not leave the RO/DI unit online. Whenever the 12 gallon top off tank gets to about 4 gallons I turn the unit on and when it's full I turn it off.
The 12 gallon tank.
The Kent float valve on the sump.
"Umm fish?"
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I don't think I'll ever be fully moved in. I looked for my dremel for an hour yesterday before giving up in disgust. The concrete still has a ways to go. The last measurement was a pH in the high 8s, but I'd just put new water in.
The concrete still has a ways to go. The last measurement was a pH in the high 8s, but I'd just put new water in.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14515836#post14515836 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by "Umm, fish?"
I don't think I'll ever be fully moved in. I looked for my dremel for an hour yesterday before giving up in disgust.
I have been in my house for close to 18 years and I still lose stuff (it must be oldtimers desease).
I "lost" a pair of slip joint pliers for a week and a half until I went back to check my whole house filter and there they were. 
I had used them to change the element.
"Umm fish?"
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Thanks for the reminder, Alan. I'd forgotten that I still need to go and find that freakin' dremel....
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14516712#post14516712 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EnglishRebel
I have been in my house for close to 18 years and I still lose stuff (it must be oldtimers desease).
:lol: wait until you find the car keys in the refrigerator!
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Eric
You reckon I need to replace the 2x6 diagonal brace with a 2x12?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14523271#post14523271 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyf
:lol: wait until you find the car keys in the refrigerator!
Tony
You mean next to the four day old pizza and the open can of Bud. :lol:
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Tank Build
Tank Build
Woohoo fabrication has started on my tank at Aquariums Obsessed. :rollface: Here's a shot of the 3/4" bottom glass assembly.
And here is the overflow box assembly.
The corner columns for the stand came in Friday and I have to pick up the molding for the panels/doors on Monday so next week should be busy. Will post more photos showing progress.
Tank Build
Woohoo fabrication has started on my tank at Aquariums Obsessed. :rollface: Here's a shot of the 3/4" bottom glass assembly.
And here is the overflow box assembly.
The corner columns for the stand came in Friday and I have to pick up the molding for the panels/doors on Monday so next week should be busy. Will post more photos showing progress.
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