Show me Your Fancy STANDS!!!

[Sisterlimonpot]

Ahh, some old school techniques. If I had made it, I would have used more walnut but that would've ruined the subtleness of the walnut. Hands down it's extremely beautiful!

 

[reefermad619]

That's was the same problem I had. The walnut is such a beautiful species of wood. But I also feel the same way about maple. I added the inlays to the pillars and thought it was done. But then I felt it was a little to subtle. I then added the dark stained trim to the top just under the crown. That really balenced it out. Plus, the chick loves it. So it's definitly a good addition.

Since posting the pic, I've had several pms about building a stand similar to this for others. But I kinda like having the only one! It's selfish. And I also don't really want to work this hard again! I HATE real crown molding!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I get PMs too, however there's something about making stands for other people that doesn't entice me. You have to be a good friend of mine to get a stand made by me.

 

[ThisGuy12]

Let me in on this game.

We built it for my brother in-law. Its 2x4 framed and finished with 3/4" maple. Then stained with a dark walnut and clear coated. Interior is a clear span for equipment and sump enclosure.

Interior of the stand (before staining exterior). Interior was lacquered with a solid white oil base and all joints/corners caulked. Should be fairly water tight.

 

[ThisGuy12]

Framing for the above stand in case you guys were wondering. All joints were finger jointed and glued / screwed.

The design and takeoffs. It was tweaked a few times during the build but the concept worked out.

 

[Martini5788]

Let me in on this game.

We built it for my brother in-law. Its 2x4 framed and finished with 3/4" maple. Then stained with a dark walnut and clear coated. Interior is a clear span for equipment and sump enclosure.

Interior of the stand (before staining exterior). Interior was lacquered with a solid white oil base and all joints/corners caulked. Should be fairly water tight.

I like this one a lot. I'm in the process of building mine right now but I can't figure out how I want to finish it. The tank that is next to it is white. And a I hate it. But the
Canopy is glued to the tank and it matches the stand so I am stuck with it. Trying to figure out how to add to it maybe to make it flat. I want to do the stand that I am making white with stained wood doors. Sounds weird but I'm changing the decor in the house and going with a more modern style and it would fit with the new stuff

 

[LeakyZ]

Nice design and finish, with the edges, hardware and color looks modern and traditional at the same time. Nice job

 

[dgilpin22]

Here is my latest project:

http://imgur.com/a/EkFbC

I have LEDs inside on a switch for lighting. I also plan on using silicon on all the seems on the bottom and waterproofing the inside. Adding a small hidden drain that will be connected to a small piece of pvc that will drain into my existing drain line in the house. Planning on adding a few shelves for storage once I get everything situated on the inside.

 

[SJReffer408]

what did you use to protect the wood finish after the stain or paint . i finished painting my stand but should I be protecting it from water damage???

 

[Martini5788]

what did you use to protect the wood finish after the stain or paint . i finished painting my stand but should I be protecting it from water damage???

What color did you paint it? If it is a light color, then oil based poly will yellow overtime. If it's black or a dark color then use oil based poly. If it is light colored, then use water based poly.

 

[ThisGuy12]

what did you use to protect the wood finish after the stain or paint . i finished painting my stand but should I be protecting it from water damage???

Clear coat lacquer (4-5 coats). Should provide adequate protection.

If you want to get an even sturdier coating use automotive clear coat 3-4 coats evenly applied then wetsand and buff/polish to a mirrored finish. The sanding/buffing will slightly heatup the clear coat effectively smoothing it and hardening it.

Its a very labour intensive process but the end result is a mirrored finish product. Be careful though cause you can burn your paint if you polish it on a too fast speed.

I like woodworking and building stuff everything from computers to wood products to vehicles!

Thanks guys for the comments. My bro-inlaw is very happy with it! A nice sturdy reliable stand that fits all his equipment and is a focal point of the room.

 

[blitz49]

Love the stand and good job on the stand ThisGuy12.

 

[mhucasey]

Part of the new double tank system I'm building right now, its Aluminum T-Slot channel from 80/20. The tank over this part of the stand is 48" X 36" x 16". The stand will have removable skin panels once complete.

The frame:

Im using the 2" X 2" 2020 10S profile, this stuff is ridiculously strong. Joints are all anchor connectors:

The top will get 1/2" HDPE and the inside bottom gets 1/4" HDPE so its impervious to water:

 

[EvenFurther]

Finished my stand. I built it oversized to fit a 40B sump, and have a 20" x 20" free space for equipment. The bottom will hold a leak as well. The downside is it weighs a ton.

 

[thejuggernaut]

Finished my stand. I built it oversized to fit a 40B sump, and have a 20" x 20" free space for equipment. The bottom will hold a leak as well. The downside is it weighs a ton.

I like that formica in the last photo. Neutral, but modern. Nice choice on the entire stand!

 

[BlackShark087]

Hello Want to make sure thats Strong Enough? Any advice ?

Marineland 265 Gallons + 125 gallons sump total of 1,7 tons.

 

[Smitty1782]

Designed and Fabricated this stand for a friend of mine. Used to work for a structural steel design company so i put my talents towards the hobby... Came out better than i anticipated.

Cant find any pictures with all the panels on but the face has 3 magnetic panels and each side had one as well.

 

[Hitch08]

Blackshark - what is holding up the weight? What kind of wood is that?

 

[BlackShark087]

Hello thank you for quick answer - the diagram was a draft, the picture that illustrate the most the skeleton is the second, we removed 3 panels and doubled both extremity, All the frame is Plywood and sprayed up with urethane to prevent from humidity to attack the frame. Yes Full plywood panel at the back and doors front and side, but all the doors will open the only part that add strength is the back plywood panel, All the skeleton is plywood (kind of high density plywood) the fiberwood you saw was just a test everything is replace by solid walnut trim and doors. Every part of plywood skeleton are glued together and we used stainless screws.

I will post more picture of the final composition soon.

 

[davocean]

I get PMs too, however there's something about making stands for other people that doesn't entice me. You have to be a good friend of mine to get a stand made by me.

My thoughts and feelings exactly.
Too hard to make money and everyone compares your price to store bought pop outs, which probably sell for what lumber costs me.
Good friends or people that have helped me move tanks only!:beer: