Smoothdog's 150DD build

[Chris Abbott]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

 

[twiggyb]

Looks sexy, I like it :thumbsup:

 

[Mr D smack]

Very nice

 

[Pife]

Do you have a link for how the lift is designed or where you got the idea? It looks great!

 

[Damon.Webb22]

Smooth my friend, that stand looks awesome! I see you like Kreg Jigs as well I just got one after doing it freehand all these years and its AMAZING! At the moment my stand is almost totally done. Just got a router table so I am about to edge the door panel and then install and seal it. Since it's cherry wood I am not going to stain it but instead maybe do a boiled linseed oil coat or two and then a clear shellac.

 

[smoothdog]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

Looks sexy, I like it :thumbsup:

Very nice

Thanks guys!

Do you have a link for how the lift is designed or where you got the idea? It looks great!

I used this video as the basis but modified it to work from a single corner.
http://youtu.be/h3hF5KEyjCM

This will be a gravity assist lift, so I will lift on the far corner to raise it and then prop it open to hold it. With the right materials this could be a single point lift but I didn't have the time, money and metalworking skill required for that and didn't feel it was necessary, so went this route.

Smooth my friend, that stand looks awesome! I see you like Kreg Jigs as well I just got one after doing it freehand all these years and its AMAZING! At the moment my stand is almost totally done. Just got a router table so I am about to edge the door panel and then install and seal it. Since it's cherry wood I am not going to stain it but instead maybe do a boiled linseed oil coat or two and then a clear shellac.

Thanks Damon! I actually use a pocket hole jig I got at harbor freight for half the price, but agree, it works awesomely. Sounds like that's going to be a nice stand too. Post up some pics when you get a chance!

 

[Damon.Webb22]

Thanks Damon! I actually use a pocket hole jig I got at harbor freight for half the price, but agree, it works awesomely. Sounds like that's going to be a nice stand too. Post up some pics when you get a chance!

I will take some tonight. Have to stop at Rockler on the way home to get the finishing materials and some door hardware. I am going for the hidden hinge no knob look.

::EDIT::

Forgot to mention, I too love Harbor Freight!

 

[smoothdog]

I was hoping I could get some of these http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=32600&rrt=1 at the Rockler store but it looks like they are an 'online only' thing. It will cost more to ship them than the panel couplers themselves. Stupid Rockler.:blown:

 

[Damon.Webb22]

I was hoping I could get some of these http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=32600&rrt=1 at the Rockler store but it looks like they are an 'online only' thing. It will cost more to ship them than the panel couplers themselves. Stupid Rockler.:blown:

Those things are awesome! That would be super handy if my door was not a panel cut with lots of trim around it. That will go in my tool bag of knowledge for future projects.

:beer:

 

[awais98]

Everything looks neat and beautiful. Good job dog.

The lift is interesting, Id love to see it in action. I saw the link. Interesting!!!!!

 

[smoothdog]

Those things are awesome! That would be super handy if my door was not a panel cut with lots of trim around it. That will go in my tool bag of knowledge for future projects.

:beer:

They make the inline too.

Everything looks neat and beautiful. Good job dog.

The lift is interesting, Id love to see it in action. I saw the link. Interesting!!!!!

Thanks! Once I get it done I'll post a video.

 

[smoothdog]

Soooo.... I've kina been slackin' at posting updates this month, but that's only because I've been busy trying to get this thing done!

Built 2 of these LEDs:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9681963347/" title="DSC_2078.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/9681963347_9879cf6e80_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="DSC_2078.JPG"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9681969405/" title="DSC_2080.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/9681969405_6950daef44_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="DSC_2080.JPG"></a>

And mounted them:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9713231250/" title="DSC_2094.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/9713231250_6ef82999ee_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="DSC_2094.JPG"></a>

Got the plumbing done and made a snail/fish screen for my Herbie main drain:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9713226112/" title="DSC_2093.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2808/9713226112_96d4ef5d19_b.jpg" width="685" height="1024" alt="DSC_2093.JPG"></a>

Made the corner overflow cover, courtesy of Reeferhead's form (Thanks Nick!):
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9713435170/" title="DSC_2101.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9713435170_73d94d4f28_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="DSC_2101.JPG"></a>

Got add on Relays and the PWM dimming module for the ReefAngel installed and all the wiring done. (no pic) :frog:

Got the back of stand and hood panels made and installed and the mechanical area doors made and installed:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9713386480/" title="DSC_2098.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/9713386480_51a2ed7b28_b.jpg" width="685" height="1024" alt="DSC_2098.JPG"></a>

The hood lift is now somewhat functional. I may change this up down the road:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9710143943/" title="DSC_2096.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/9710143943_a5af155948_b.jpg" width="685" height="1024" alt="DSC_2096.JPG"></a>

Oh, and did I mention...






















































IT'S WET!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9710213167/" title="DSC_2105.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/9710213167_5fe345f54d_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="DSC_2105.JPG"></a>

One more pic for good measure (because I can):
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9713394490/" title="DSC_2099.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/9713394490_c5da63015f_b.jpg" width="685" height="1024" alt="DSC_2099.JPG"></a>

 

[Mr D smack]

Awesome!!!!! Can't wait to see it in person :bounce3:

 

[jmh11788]

Wow, that looks incredible! Awesome DIY skills. Looking forward to more updates!

:thumbsup:

 

[Pife]

That fantastic.

 

[twiggyb]

Lookin good! Can't wait till you move everything over :thumbsup:

 

[rams]

Sweet! Like how you did the back.

 

[smoothdog]

Thanks for all the compliments guys! I can't wait to see it full too.

 

[smoothdog]

I was hoping I could get some of these http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=32600&rrt=1 at the Rockler store but it looks like they are an 'online only' thing. It will cost more to ship them than the panel couplers themselves. Stupid Rockler.:blown:

By the way, I found out that if the Rockler site says "online only" for any item that doesn't also say "ships direct", then you can have the store order it and not have to pay shipping. This is great for small things that cost more to ship than the product costs.

 

[smoothdog]

150G tank + 75GPD RODI + one day=

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19728933@N07/9720812378/" title="DSC_0002.JPG by ksw2005, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/9720812378_e6e056fed9_b.jpg" width="685" height="1024" alt="DSC_0002.JPG"></a>