My Bigger Piece of the Reef (LotsOPics)

[Kannin]

Here's the front shots. You can see the ideas pretty well. Right above the shelving unit... I want to put one of those black 8 switch power stips with the red buttons but I don't know what they are called or where to find them. Can anyone help me out on this?

 

[jnarowe]

DJ boards...you can find them at Musician's Friend, eBay etc.

 

[Kannin]

I found it on line... Thanks Jonathan. Can I buy one at a store? Do you think? I want to wire this weekend.

 

[jnarowe]

Should be able to get them at the Guitar Center. Look for the American DJ PC-100A.

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11381886#post11381886 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
Should be able to get them at the Guitar Center. Look for the American DJ PC-100A.

I thought you were sick! Take a shot, some meds and go to sleep!

 

[Kannin]

Got one. A DJ board, I mean. I will finish the paint job tomorrow... drill holes for the bolts that will hold the pumps in place... and leak test the tank. Then it gets moved in Sunday.

 

[jnarowe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11381894#post11381894 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrcrab
I thought you were sick! Take a shot, some meds and go to sleep!

I took a shot, took my meds, staring at the tube, but you bastards keep posting! I am inexplicably attracted to the sound of new mail.

 

[jnarowe]

where did you get the DJ board?

 

[Kannin]

American Music on Northup. Last one they had. 10 bucks more than online but I got it now!

 

[jnarowe]

cool. you are moving right along. It gets exciting as you get closer to filling it eh?

 

[Lunchbucket]

Nice start. I'm going to use Marco rocks when I get around to setting my tank up. So it's great stuff huh

Lunchbucket

 

[erics3000]

Wow this is looking to be a pretty good start

 

[steve the plumb]

very nice those rocks are nice.I think they are worth every penny.

 

[Harleyguy]

What's the deal with the Marco rocks? They look like nicer base rock? Do you still use live rock with them?

 

[Kannin]

Yeah... I have a few nice pieces of live rock in my sump that I will seed them with once I get the reef built. I spent no less than $8 per pound for the live rock in my 54 gallon and upto $13. These rocks cost me less than $3 per pound including shipping and in 3 or 4 months... you won't be able to tell the difference. Plus... my plan for them will require them to be dry for days while I build the reef which would kill live rock anyways.

 

[Kannin]

So... I was working on my stand in the garage when my wife asked me to keep an eye on the kids while she went Christmas shopping. So my plan was to check on 'em every 20 minutes or so... well, I got a little distracted and when I went in the house, this is what I saw...

Yes... my 6 year old son, running a poker game with the neighbor girls. I guess I should be proud... that he is at least using chips... right?

 

[khoivo1]

hi,,can i ask what tool did you use to cut out the loop on 4x4 and how to match all 4x4 level?? thanks

 

[Kannin]

Are you asking about the dado cuts? If so... I used a circular saw with the blade depth at 1 1/2 inches to cut multiple cuts each about 1/8th inch apart. This makes it easy to chisle them out. I started the cuts 5 1/2 inches (the same width as a 2x6) from each end to make sure they were uniform.

If I answered your question wrong... let me know and I will try again.

 

[khoivo1]

is that pine 4x4 there?? i only see green treated or cedar at homedepot and lowes,,,where did you get the 4x4 at?? thanks,,,

 

[khoivo1]

so you cut of line with 1 1/2 inches depth and chisle them out??