Show me Your Fancy STANDS!!!

[Sisterlimonpot]

I can't believe this thread is still going.... I've worked with sassafras in the past, and love the smell of it.... But if I remember correctly its relative to the elm, and it was a soft wood susceptible to dings.

 

[Tradewinds]

My overkill 3" channel unit.

That stand looks like it will hold a tank! (Pun intended) :wavehand:

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

haha!!! Clever

 

[MidwesternTexan]

 

[johnike]

That stand looks like it will hold a tank! (Pun intended) :wavehand:

Groan.
:wave:

 

[MidwesternTexan]

This is the stand I built for my 180 using the standard plans from the Rocket engineers thread. I built the frame entirely out of re-used lumber.
The outer sheathing was Maple ply.

I'm really happy with the way it cam out.

The canopy flips up in front to get mega acess for feeding, working in there, etc.
It holds my 3 x LED lights also.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Texan,
nice, it seems it fits your needs to a tee.

 

[MidwesternTexan]

Texan,
nice, it seems it fits your needs to a tee.

Yes it does!
The stand design is SUPER Solid.

After much research and ado- I opted for the out covering that I ended up with.
My outer layer provides no racking support, however I added anti-rackiing braces into my main frame stand design to more than make up for it.

All the bottom rectangular Maple pieces simply 'pop' on and off with those nifty cabinet door latches. No hingles, etc.

It really looks good in my family room also. The stand itself is 37" high, so that unless you're 6'6" tall, you don't have to bend down to view into the tank.

 

[rmchoi]

Here's my stand that I built...not exactly "fancy" but I think it looks pretty good. Here's my build thread if you want to see the progress.

I agree with your comments on the European full face cabinet design. A simple design with clean lines gives it an appealing look. Structural plywood construction seems way underrated. Assembled right, it is easier to build, structurally adequate and provides much more space.

 

[rmchoi]

This is a stand for a 75 gallon build in progress. I am using a standard tank with black plastic bracing. I wanted an open top, but then the black bracing is exposed and stands out. Making the stand flush with the tank, painting it black and using black lights blends the plastic bracing and less noticeable. Although not an option right now, rimless would have look even cleaner with the stand set up.

<a href="http://s46.photobucket.com/user/rmchoi/media/IMG_5428_zpsdb0038f9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f114/rmchoi/IMG_5428_zpsdb0038f9.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_5428_zpsdb0038f9.jpg"/></a>

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This is a link for the build.

 

[rmchoi]

Actually, now that I look at the pictures again, the black plastic trim still stands out. It was worth a try

 

[mhucasey]

Actually, now that I look at the pictures again, the black plastic trim still stands out. It was worth a try

You're too close to the project, is all. It looks great

 

[canesfan44]

You're too close to the project, is all. It looks great

I agree. Looks great! :thumbsup:

 

[knockout]

Hey guys, here is mine.

More info & pictures found here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1767159

The concept/plan

Finished Product
[Doors closed]

[Front doors open]

[Tray out]

Any one knows where I can custom order panels like these? thanks

 

[woodnaquanut]

Any one knows where I can custom order panels like these? thanks

Any cabinet shop should be able to do them.

 

[pdiehm]

Not fancy, but I built it. It's mine. It's not perfect, but does what I need it to do!

 

[Live Rockin]

 

[reefermad619]

I'll play...


All solid maple with walnut inlays.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Is that fluting on the pillars or is it walnut strips? either way it looks amazing!

 

[reefermad619]

Thanks sis! That means a lot coming from you. I've seen your stuff on here before. The "fluting" is actually in the inlayed strips of walnut. I routed down and recessed them in. Didn't cheat either. I didn't use a planar. But if I had one, I so would've used it!