DIY Wall Unit Progress

[nycmat]

looks awesome keep up the good work

 

[newsalt]

Here's the latest as of tonight. I'm going to stain it. The stain will probably be something dark like a cherry or something like that.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

SHAAAAAWING Nice freakin stand!!

 

[DEEPWATER]

Sweet set up ,cant wait to see it finished and stocked

Great work

 

[FRY]

great set up

 

[jenniebutterfly]

i cannot stop drooling over this makes me really want to go out an get the stuff to build a stand for my 30 breeder. it would not be near as nice as this though

 

[Tonyscoots84]

wowwwwwwwwwww :bigeyes: looking great... and that cherry stain is gonna look shaaaaweeetttttttttttt...

 

[PalmTree]

Looks really nice!! I love the look!! :splitspin

 

[newsalt]

Here a shot as of last night. I have some trim work to do, crown moulding around the top and the doors then it's time for stain.

 

[masterswimmer]

I just caught this project. Very nice work.
I noticed all your stiles and rails are butt joints. Did you use a biscuit joiner?

I agree with Brett. Now's the time to drill that tank. Go for the gusto.

Keep those pics coming, looks absolutely beautiful.

swimmer

 

[newsalt]

Thanks. The butt joints are done using pocket holes and screws using a jig from a company called Kreg:

http://www.kregtool.com/products/pht/product.php?PRODUCT_ID=31

Drilling the tank. I don't want to attempt drilling the tank myself. I doubt I can get any LFS to come to my house and drill the tank. I had to beg borrow and steal the find someone to help me get the tank home.

 

[ANCHIENT MARINER]

awsome work love the design cant wait till its done, we need more more pics

 

[cali_reef]

Looks good.

Does the three door frame over the top of the tank come off?
The door openings looks small to access the tank with.

You should seal off the pocket holes so the screws don't rust out.

 

[newsalt]

Yes, the top canopy section slides out for unobstructed access into the tank. The door openings are just there to open and feed the tank. Good idea about sealing the pocket holes. I'll remember to do that.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I can't wait to see this complete.

 

[reefman]

wow, nice work dude.
do u take orders? you should do this for a living.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

not sure if it's too late but for the hood, couldn't you have done some railing system. in other words just slide the hood up and have it lock in position.

 

[newsalt]

The hood slides off and is placed on the floor somewhere while I'm working on the tank.

 

[regal]

I hope this nice setup is not going to be in your garage.

 

[newsalt]

No, just being built in the garage. It will live in our Family Room.