Slave's Weekend Tank Stand Fun

[slavearm]

So, I am finally getting around to making the stand for my propegation system. The frame and top and bottom plywood is Pine. Everything Else is Red Oak. I was going to use Cherry, but I couldn't find decent looking lumber anywhere (I tried a couple places). I considered using Lyptus, but i have never worked with it before, and this piece will have a prominent place in the house.


Here are the basic plans (note a couple numbers weren't updated)




Here are pictures of the structure. I used a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig to do the pocket holes that bind the frame together. It makes a really strong joint, and I was able to use the pocket hole clamps and face clamps to make extremely square joints.

Bottom Inside Corner


Bottom Inside Side


Back view so you can see what the frame looks like unskinned


From the Front Looking at the bottom of the Top Frame


Here is one of the Joints on the bottom of the top


Here is one of the Raised Panel Doors (still needs to be glued and trimmed


The Face of the Stand After Skinning with Red Oak Plywood




Still to go:

Finishing the Doors.
Lots of Sanding
Primering the Inside With Killz and Then a coat or two of Poly
Staining and Sealing the outside

 

[DRC69]

WOW - That is nice. Why is everyone else able to do a great job on there stands, not me I have to go and buy mind.
Very nice job.