Show me Your Fancy STANDS!!!

[Rhodes19]

Oak plywood elos style stand.

"White washed" sides and rear.
gloss black top and door (i'll be running it bare bottom)

It's the first stand I ever made, and I'm happy with most of it.

Nice. What size tank is that?

 

[blide]

Here's some shots of mine. It's not the normal stand because I've got an in-wall tank, but I wanted it to look nice because it's the pantry/wine room.

Here's the build thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1980384

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Blide,
It took me a minute to understand what I was looking at, but now that I get it, that's an awesome way to keep it clean on the backside.

 

[cody6766]

Here's mine, inspired by the stand earlier with the sliding doors

The white that shows through with the flash isn't visible in person.

It holds an Oceanic 30g cube. The frame is made of 1x4s and some 1x1 centers to bind the 1x4s. The skin is 3/4" oak ply stained with one coat of Ebony minwax, followed by 3 coats of their Red Mahogany and finished with satin poly.

 

[michael_in_nc]

Sweet. I like the color of your stain. Nice job.

Thanks. I'm excited about actually getting it setup soon!

 

[Bamm Bamm]

I love the sliding doors!

 

[Rhodes19]

Here's some shots of mine. It's not the normal stand because I've got an in-wall tank, but I wanted it to look nice because it's the pantry/wine room.

Here's the build thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1980384

All I can say is wow. You did a great job. I like how you have a frame around the front of the tank. Art in motion.

 

[Rhodes19]

Here's mine, inspired by the stand earlier with the sliding doors

The white that shows through with the flash isn't visible in person.

It holds an Oceanic 30g cube. The frame is made of 1x4s and some 1x1 centers to bind the 1x4s. The skin is 3/4" oak ply stained with one coat of Ebony minwax, followed by 3 coats of their Red Mahogany and finished with satin poly.

Nice and compact. I don't think I've seen sliding doors on a stand before. Neat idea.

 

[maroun.c]

In the making, should recieve it in a couple of weeks, Thought I post here for any modifications ideas,

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Maroun,
That's intriguing, Please give more details. Looks a lot like a huge fire place insert. Is it going to be viewed from 2 sides?

 

[maroun.c]

Maroun,
That's intriguing, Please give more details. Looks a lot like a huge fire place insert. Is it going to be viewed from 2 sides?

This is still at the workshop so they installed it in the middle of a room. Its supposed to be only visible from the front and a bit from the side via a small protruding parts.
something along this:

More details on it on my Build thread.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I get it now. Thanks for the clarification be sure to post pictures of it when you get it done.

 

[reeftanknewbie]

Maroun,

can you post the link to your build thread. This looks really interesting.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

here's maroun's build thread

 

[cody6766]

I don't think I've seen sliding doors on a stand before. Neat idea.

There is one earlier in this split or the other that has a steel frame and the same sliders on the front. I wish I could say it was my idea, but it's a damned good one. I'm definitely a fan of them and will be rebuilding the stand beside this one to match.

 

[javajaws]

This thread has languished long enough. I see your stands and raise you an in-wall:

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Javajaws, that looks great. What sze is that tank? What species of woods did you use to achieve that beautiful contrast?

 

[javajaws]

Javajaws, that looks great. What sze is that tank? What species of woods did you use to achieve that beautiful contrast?

47.5 x 23 x 23

I made it out of Hard Maple and Cherry. I still have a little trim work to do on the backside. My build thread can be found here.

 

[Rhodes19]

This thread has languished long enough. I see your stands and raise you an in-wall:

Fold. Very nice. I like the contrasting color.

 

[Devaji108]

I'll show mine it's my first DIY stand. was going for a old rustic look and full sump access.
it's skinned with recycled wood. might give some one some ideas...
enjoy:

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