Show me Your Fancy STANDS!!!

[gdemos]

thought about that bottom right wrap, but you'll notice the pillar there on the right... couldn't demo that, structural. so I ended up with a little viewing window as you see there on the right. my future plans include a sushi table there but haven't got around to it. I put a custom upholstered bench unit on the right, not pictured here, kids love to climb up on it and tell me about the algae I have to scrub

 

[Texanjordan]

My 90 Gallon Rebuild with custom Cabinet

My 90 Gallon Rebuild with custom Cabinet

I am rebuilding my system, and had my dad custom build a stand and canopy, it is large, and gives me alot of work space. Both doors open on the sides, and the inside space of the stand is 36 inches tall. I have a 55 gallon refugium/sump under my 90 gallon, and there is room for my 10 gallon auto top off tank to fit in front of the 55 gallon.

 

[davocean]

thought about that bottom right wrap, but you'll notice the pillar there on the right... couldn't demo that, structural. so I ended up with a little viewing window as you see there on the right. my future plans include a sushi table there but haven't got around to it. I put a custom upholstered bench unit on the right, not pictured here, kids love to climb up on it and tell me about the algae I have to scrub

That part dives in nice at the bottom, I just would have done the same wrap around at the top, and only go the 8" or whatever that length is and then do a mantle cut to finish it in line w/ the bottom.
I'm foo foo in taste, so I might have added a scroll and or clamshell aplique on the door as well to make it pop, or something like that.
I'm a carpenter by trade, so my comments are just my opinion and pointing options, nothing more, and seeing that it was still in progress thought I'd mention.
Of course it's all about personal preference and making that space work in the end, still a very nice job.
I love seeing the woodwork end, this is by far my favorite thread on RC, great to give and receive inspirational ideas!

*edit
Sometimes on a flat panel I add these aplique's you can get at any moulding shop, there are tons of styles or choices, not expensive, adds some detail, though I know it does not necessarilly fit everyones taste, some prefer flat and clean, but just an option.

 

[gdemos]

got ya. you clearly have a good eye! appreciate the thoughts and compliments. I see what your saying about the top wrap. it runs right into the stairs and ending it, right side edge by the stair created a complication to terminating that return. building the cab prior to the glass arriving was quite the risk, ended up having to trim a bit here and there. end result I'm really pleased with the outcome. now that ive got some fish in there and coral growing out in the frag tank, I almost forgot about the fun of the cabinetry!

 

[davocean]

Nice!

 

[NJKayakAngler]

So glad this thread is still alive!
This is one I did for a client not long ago, pretty simple really.
They wanted a built in/part of the house and clean modern look, so I added chair rail and baseboard to tie it all in.
Backwall access eliminated the need for doors, so we went that route for a super clean look.

I keep thinking about doing this in my house kind like an I wall with out being in the wall I love it

 

[davocean]

I keep thinking about doing this in my house kind like an I wall with out being in the wall I love it

Thanks, have at it, maybe add a twist or do something to make it your own.
That's what I like about this thread, lift an idea or two from here or there and do something that feels right for you.

 

[davocean]

got ya. you clearly have a good eye! appreciate the thoughts and compliments.

Thanks, I do work w/ interior decorators and designers enough to pick up a few things here and there.
Funny thing though is most seem to hate the red African mahogany I so love to work with!lol
Oh well, like I said, to each their own in taste and style, gotta do what you like to stare at every day.

 

[rmcaum]

Hey MidwesternTexan

Hey MidwesternTexan

MidwesternTexan,
Looking good. I have had a friend, years ago, get in a lot of trouble for pictures of road signs in their house. That particular sign may be completely legit, but that might not be a bad picture to make disapear. Just saying. This is a completely cordial warning, I am not trying to be rude.

 

[ThisGuy12]

Wow you guys have some really good builds! Very impressive. I'm kind of ashamed that mine is being built by a local millworker and not by myself. I don't really have the shop to be able to do something crazy, maybe for my next house

 

[erock68]

We recently moved and had to build a stand, for my 75g. Here is a small build post.

I finished it in Oak with Minwax Red Oak Stain:

 

[Speed]

davocean, what is that stained with? I'm looking for a dark rich stain just like that for my unfinished red oak stand and I can't find what I'm after at the big box stores. the dark stains there are too much on the brown side and I'm after something a bit more red.
Thanks

this was the inspiration for my stand:

 

[davocean]

Ah, very cool!
I used minwax red mahogany, and then minwax fast drying polyeurethane on top of that.
HD carries both.

 

[TravelinLight]

I keep trying to convence myself to build a new stand. Some of these things are impressive!

 

[Speed]

Thanks for the info and quick reply. I'll give that a shot.

 

[davocean]

I like how it's hinged for full access, curious what lights and how you're mounting them, and a top down/door close pic would be nice to see.

 

[mr9iron]

Here is mine. It was custom built by a friend and I in his workshop.







Electronics wall


Backside


removable top




I've got to finish the doors, and shelves, and get all of my wiring done.

 

[Misled]

Very beautiful Vince!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Vince,
there are some things that you have incorporated in your stand that I have been planning on putting on my new stand as well, now that I see it done I am convinced that it's going to be part of the stand.

What type of wood is that? It looks like pine, and before I saw the finished product I thlught that it was going to be painted not stained.

 

[mr9iron]

Very beautiful Vince!!! :thumbsup:

Thank you for the compliment. I am very proud of this stand. :thumbsup:

Vince,
there are some things that you have incorporated in your stand that I have been planning on putting on my new stand as well, now that I see it done I am convinced that it's going to be part of the stand.

What type of wood is that? It looks like pine, and before I saw the finished product I thlught that it was going to be painted not stained.

It is pine wood. Every piece of this stand was hand made with the exception of the hinges. Everything else was cut, routed, sanded, and fabricated in Lee's shop. I used a redwood stain as well. However, I sanded the entire thing 3 times, and used a sanding sealer each time. After that, then the staining, I polyed it 3 times as well.