Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade
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AJPACINO23
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Morning PO. you started working on it yet?? how even did it dry?? Looking Good Mark,
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12011441#post12011441 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Marko9
I also put the first layer of stain on the stand. Here is a picture of it before I leave you guys for the evening. I'm off to watch Kobe and the Lakers school my Kings.
Mark -
I lreally ike that stain color. In fact, that is the color I am looking for to stain my semi-DIY stand. I am also using red oak veneer and doors. Please let me know the brand name and color of that stain. (Hopefully it's not custom brewed.)
Thanks very much.
LL
AJPACINO23
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Knowing Mark, Its custom. Looking Real good Mark, cant wait to see it together, Decide on you bulk heads yet?
I was afraid of that - it looks very good...
LL
That is funny
I used 1 part espresso, 3 part rosewood, 6 part brown mahogany, and 5 part water. I tried to match a few pieces in my house. It took me all day to find the look I wanted. To tell you the truth, once I put it on, I knew it was worth it.
I got my supplies at Woodcraft.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=7257
Todays progress was all about the canopy and doors. I had to take off the front to stain and I added 3 holes along the back for cords and such.
and an example of the doors
I really wasn't too thrilled with the stand so I took a quick sand to it and restained it again. Just like anything, you learn so much just by doing. I liked it so much that I did the same thing to the doors and front. When working with an open grained wood, a stain will raise the grain and I wanted to knock it down before I start the poly.
I also bought a wood rasp and I went around all the platform edges to make sure that my surface is nice and level. I have always enjoyed woodworking and this project has allowed me to try some things out.
and an example of the doors
I really wasn't too thrilled with the stand so I took a quick sand to it and restained it again. Just like anything, you learn so much just by doing. I liked it so much that I did the same thing to the doors and front. When working with an open grained wood, a stain will raise the grain and I wanted to knock it down before I start the poly.
I also bought a wood rasp and I went around all the platform edges to make sure that my surface is nice and level. I have always enjoyed woodworking and this project has allowed me to try some things out.
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Ok, I have a question. I just made my measurements for my plumbing holes. Would you guys recommend cutting out a box or drilling with a hole saw. I am sure it it not that big of deal, but I thought I might as well ask.
I was a little apprehensive taking those measurements. I have had nightmares that the bulkhead or the tightening washer would hit the 2X6 and I would have to find some other way to structurally support the tank.
I should sleep a little better than usual tonight.
I was a little apprehensive taking those measurements. I have had nightmares that the bulkhead or the tightening washer would hit the 2X6 and I would have to find some other way to structurally support the tank.
I should sleep a little better than usual tonight.
brianbigoats
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i would cut out a box it will make it easier if ever have to change the bulkhead
i would cut out a box it will make it easier if ever have to change the bulkhead
donald_202
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hey . nice tank ! im building a 180g also. what kind of return pump are you using? i might get the same.
I will have plenty of head loss as I am dividing my plumbing and running in to and from my chiller, a john guest to feed the aqua c reactor, as well as feeding my fluid reactors and I am only running 1' return lines. That is why I went with the snapper rather than the dart. You can always valve them back. Good lookin out though.
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