In-Wall 180 Project

[jarhed]

Well, I cant wait. Gotta let you guys see what I've been up to all day. Like I said, I'm not a carpenter and this is by far the biggest thing I've ever tried to do with wood, but I'm actually pleased at how well it's going. Remember, NO LAUGHING!!


I had a little help so maybe thats why it has been going well:

I'm not really sure now this little section of upper wall is hanging there. Screws only. Has to come down anyway, it's on an angle that I have to compensate for AND the opening is not big enough (I'm so blind I didnt see that second top plate DUHHH!!). :eek2:

As you can see, the extra legs are in where the back corner of the tank will be. Remember, this tank will show on this side and the front.

Ok, now this is really irritating the mess out of me. This is a doorbell that is wired in, and its' transformer that I have to find in the fuse box and disable, then terminate, then pull out from the attic, then find another doorbell that I can put somewhere else. What a nightmare. I'm NOT an electrician, so if you dont hear from me, start praying for a speedy recovery or the positive dissolution of my charred soul!!! :worried2:

Last shot for tonight, I'll try to fix that side curtain wall (what DO you call that anyway?) and get the front completed on Sunday. Only thing left then is drywall, paint, putting the sump in, and putting the tank on the platform. I cant wait!!

 

[hdtvguy]

Good work on the framing. As for the door bell when you disconnect the power off that thing. Get yourself a wireless one it will save you one big headache. I did the same thing and glad I did! Look at HD when you are there.

 

[chevytrks]

As trying as it seems at times, I am sure the finished product will be worth all the extra effort. Looks like you aren't missing a beat Jarhead. Keep up the good work.

 

[jarhed]

As trying as it seems at times, I am sure the finished product will be worth all the extra effort. Looks like you aren't missing a beat Jarhead. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Chevytrks!

Yeah, it's a challenge but ya know what? I think I found a new love! I love this stuff!!! Maybe I'll get good at it someday.
:smokin:

 

[Reef Addict II]

Looking good :thumbsup:

Perfect spot for the 2x4 to support the back side as we talked about

Steve

 

[jarhed]

Uh oh,

Someone apparently broke in, drugged me, and finished the framing because there is NO way I could have done that!!!

Seriously, I managed to finish it, not one nail in the entire construction. Everything looks fine although there is some very minor unevenness (nothing bad at all) but the picture frame around the tank will hide it, if it's even noticeable anyway.

Also, you'll notice that the "fishroom" is more of a "fish closet", but if I plan it out carefully, I'll be able to fit everything in there and be able to work back there no problem.

I just cant believe the whole thing hasnt collapsed yet! :lol:

Yeah, I know, WHAT A MESS!!! I'll start cleaning in a minute.

Thanks to everyone who guided me along, I really appreciate it. There is obviously a LOT more work to be done, so dont be scarce!

:thumbsup:

 

[jarhed]

Kewl!!

Found a 60-gallon Acrylic tank (for my sump) for only $60!! Woohoo!!

I'm picking it up on Sunday.

 

[Bax]

perfect! ... you'll have water in there in no time!!!

 

[ricky1414]

Very nice job jarhead!! Just one question, what's up with the shoe, bro?

 

[jarhed]

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Sorry, just took off my drywall dust covered shoes to step on the carpet and take a pic! Even though the carpet was already a mess, I didnt want to make it worse.

 

[bheron]

yea, that move really saved the carpet there

Nice work! Let's see how the drywall holds up. Looks like it will to me.

 

[jarhed]

Yeah, I think it'll stay up. I still want to reinforce it by putting hangars around the rafters though. May not really do anything but it'll definitely make me sleep better.

 

[Julio]

boy, that youngster can sure do some great work, i need to hire him for my next project.

 

[bheron]

you mean those metal brackets? that would help for sure.

 

[jarhed]

boy, that youngster can sure do some great work, i need to hire him for my next project.

haha!!!:lol:

Yeah, he's a very industrious young man! Why, a couple days ago, he put his pants on all by himself for the first time!

I'm so proud!

 

[ricky1414]

haha!!!:lol:

Yeah, he's a very industrious young man! Why, a couple days ago, he put his pants on all by himself for the first time!

I'm so proud!

Then he's one up on me...

 

[mako56]

Jarhead that stand looks like it could hold up two tanks, very nice.

 

[jarhed]

Jarhead that stand looks like it could hold up two tanks, very nice.

Thanks Mako!

Like I said, I'm really proud of it because I've never taken a power saw to that much wood in my LIFE. I look at it every night in awe and wonder who exactly possessed me and made that happen! :lol:

 

[Guelphie]

Hi jarhed,

Pardon my ignorance, I'm not familar with the ins-and-outs of such a large tank, but do you have any concerns about evaporation in your self described tank closet?

Never mind. Re-read your opening post. Missed the last couple of sentences


Some day, I'll stop living vicariously through the large-tank-forum and get my **** together enough to do a tank like this.

 

[jarhed]

Hi jarhed,

Pardon my ignorance, I'm not familar with the ins-and-outs of such a large tank, but do you have any concerns about evaporation in your self described tank closet?

Never mind. Re-read your opening post. Missed the last couple of sentences


Some day, I'll stop living vicariously through the large-tank-forum and get my **** together enough to do a tank like this.

:lol: :lol:
Well, I lived vicariously through the Oregon Reef, Melev's expertise, Weatherson and many many others for a year. I figured it was time to start a project.

Yeah, hopefully the vent fans will work. I'm crossing my fingers because I'm not an HVAC expert. I just have to pick the most powerful, efficient, and quiet one I can afford and route it the correct way. Hopefully, bringing an AC duct into the room will help, but I have to shut it off completely during the winter so I'm not blowing heat into the room.

This makes my head spin.