Show me Your Fancy STANDS!!!

[peppie]

There was a tank on that stand????

 

[Kawi9_cf]

Close the thread, we have a winner.

I agree! Looking forward to the build as well

 

[jlanger]

First... Thank you Reef Central for all your work/time this weekend for allowing us reefers to share our thoughts and accomplishments.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's rewarding to hear such feedback on the things I enjoy doing. Working with woods is not only my profession, but also a passion.

Close the thread, we have a winner.

I didn't know this was a contest. But, thank you.

That's amazing, I love the wood grain, It looks like quarter sawn but it's not. How did you do the darker color (black)? Is it paint or a dark stain?

Good eye! It's actually Rift-sawn Red Oak.
The supplier originally sent me Quarter-sawn Red Oak and I had them take it back and send me what I wanted. The rift-sawn has a very clean and straight grain without all the ray fleck from quarter-sawn.
The darker color of the panels and trim is the red oak painted with a metallic Oil-rubbed Bronze paint. A lot of my work has the three spindle detail in it, and painting the panels really added a punch to that detail. How I did it will be described in the upcoming build thread.

:eek1: WOWZERS!!! :eek1:​

Your stand is simply incredible! I love the granite, all the trim/woodwork, the black inlays, etc. This thread is filled with amazing stands, but yours might just be my favorite stand yet. Bravo :thumbsup:




edit: Gotta agree with Mark54321, if the tank was rimless, it would take it to another level. You wouldn't even need to fill it with water and stock it with fish and coral to be one of the upcoming tank of the months, lol.

The top is actually a laminate top.
I chose the HD laminate that looked like granite that pulled the red and bronze colors out from my stand and hardware.

I suppose I need to get everything in order for a build thread now.
Good thing everyone here has learned "patience".

-JASON

 

[laugh]

I didn't know this was a contest. But, thank you.

-JASON

It wasn't, but you just threw down the gauntlet.

 

[Misled]

Everything's a contest. Normally people just don't admit it.

 

[jlanger]

Jason, I have been working wood for many years, and I must say this is one of the best designs I have seen to date!!
I will be "for sure" following your build!!
The Arts & Craft design add so much depth and caricature to any piece.

Thank you Peppie!

I must say that I after looking at your "ODD-BALL BUILD" Thread, I really appreciate your compliment.
Your wood-working talents are very impressive! Love the table!
I believe true craftsmen really understand the amount of thought, care and time that goes into these projects. Well done.

So many people just see the "fish tank" and miss seeing entire "vision of the aquarium".
The stand and canopy create the stage for the show that is the reef tank.

And... I've begun the process of organizing and editing photos for my build thread, so stay tuned.

-JASON

 

[peppie]

Thank you Peppie!

I must say that I after looking at your "ODD-BALL BUILD" Thread, I really appreciate your compliment.
Your wood-working talents are very impressive! Love the table!
I believe true craftsmen really understand the amount of thought, care and time that goes into these projects. Well done.

So many people just see the "fish tank" and miss seeing entire "vision of the aquarium".
The stand and canopy create the stage for the show that is the reef tank.

And... I've begun the process of organizing and editing photos for my build thread, so stay tuned.

-JASON

Jason, Thanks for taking the time to look at my Odd Ball.
Thanks for the compliments, as you well know it takes years to achieve this level of skill, not to mention what ends up in the burn pile. LOL
What is going to be the title of your build thread??
I dont want to miss out. I am looking forward to seeing your methods. Jigs. Shop. Tools ect. ect. ect.

 

[Hookup]

Posted these updates in the photography forum... figured i could do an update to this thread... i think it was 2 years or more that I posted..


Dining room side

Family Room Size CROP

 

[dlondono]

x2, very nice

Larry, from one wood worker to another.... that is some amazing work. I had to go back to look at the picture again because I didn't even notice the tank on top...

 

[chuckbuc]

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[mygsris2slo4u]

I've been waiting quite some time to post my stand and canopy on here.
The stand was built in August of '11 and the canopy was finished a couple of months later.
But it took me until about now to finally get my 120gal upgrade to be running and look, somewhat, presentable.

I'm a definitely an Arts and Crafts junkie, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Greene and Greene.
Slowly (very slowly), converting the rest of my home to match this style.

Someday soon, I'll try to get a build thread put together as I took photos throughout much of the construction and set-up.

-JASON

Your stand is simply amazing.

It has taken me months just to add the few finishing touches to my stand posted a page or two back.

 

[BS87]

So, those of you who do this a lot, what type of saw would you recommend for someone's first power saw? I'm debating between a circular or table saw. I'm not looking for perfect cuts and I can't do fancy stands such as this, but I'd like to not cut the wood for my next stand by hand (wasn't fun!) and maybe some ugly furniture

What say ye, experts?

 

[tektite]

Tablesaw, so much easier to get accurate cuts

 

[JimXRS]

I agree, a table saw makes much straighter cuts but I do love my circular.

 

[mygsris2slo4u]

So, those of you who do this a lot, what type of saw would you recommend for someone's first power saw? I'm debating between a circular or table saw. I'm not looking for perfect cuts and I can't do fancy stands such as this, but I'd like to not cut the wood for my next stand by hand (wasn't fun!) and maybe some ugly furniture

What say ye, experts?

While you can't go wrong with a good table saw, I would recommend a circular saw as a first power saw. They are much cheaper than a decent table saw and more versatile in my opinion. Straight accurate cuts can easily be made with a circular saw, simple guides and some patience.

The stand I posted earlier was built entirely with a circular saw. It's not the fanciest stand in this thread and it has it's imperfections, but it fits my needs and the look of the room it is in.

 

[jlanger]

So, those of you who do this a lot, what type of saw would you recommend for someone's first power saw? I'm debating between a circular or table saw. I'm not looking for perfect cuts and I can't do fancy stands such as this, but I'd like to not cut the wood for my next stand by hand (wasn't fun!) and maybe some ugly furniture

What say ye, experts?

I highly recommend the table saw.
Go with a 10" shop saw to start.
Even on a small budget, a portable (job-site) table saw will come in very handy.

 

[jlanger]

Your stand is simply amazing.

It has taken me months just to add the few finishing touches to my stand posted a page or two back.

Looks great.
I enjoy the feeling of when a project is finally completed.
And it looks like you don't have to go far to find something to enjoy with your stand.
Now you can spend time (and money) on filling that tank up!

 

[BS87]

I highly recommend the table saw.
Go with a 10" shop saw to start.
Even on a small budget, a portable (job-site) table saw will come in very handy.

Thanks, I was leaning towards the table saw. I don't need anything super fancy, and it would seem easier to me to cut dimensional lumber and plywood with one vs. a circular saw.

 

[bulkhead]

Thanks, I was leaning towards the table saw. I don't need anything super fancy, and it would seem easier to me to cut dimensional lumber and plywood with one vs. a circular saw.

I find it very difficult to make accurate cuts in a full sheet of plywood with a small table saw, without help. I use a guide and a circular saw when working with full sheets. Patience and accurate measurments and it works like a champ. But, I wouldn't give up my table saw for anything. I say get both...YMMV

 

[BS87]

I find it very difficult to make accurate cuts in a full sheet of plywood with a small table saw, without help. I use a guide and a circular saw when working with full sheets. Patience and accurate measurments and it works like a champ. But, I wouldn't give up my table saw for anything. I say get both...YMMV

Thanks again for the input. I'm debating picking up a nicer circular saw and buying/building a guide for it rather than buying a cheaper table saw. Still uncertain. (I love the idea of a TrackSaw system, but not for that $$). Maybe even a cheap band saw from harbor freight/sears if the budget isn't too stretched.