Highland Reefer April 28, 2008 Share April 28, 2008 Sweet. What kind of material are the doors made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal April 28, 2008 Share April 28, 2008 The original plan was to make the doors out of plywood. I had them cut and was ready to paint them and noticed that they had cupped slightly. I didn't like that so I violated one of my main rules and made them out of MDF instead. They are well sealed though and should hold up well. If not, I've already guaranteed to replace them. The stand design was all Chris' idea and I agree, it looks sweet. The stand and canopy are made entirely of 3/4" plywood with two coats of primer and several coats of high gloss oil-based polyurethane enamel designed for boat decks. That stuff aint cheap but I have no doubt that the finish will hold up for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lletellier April 28, 2008 Share April 28, 2008 Don't waste time posting, fill that thing up. I second this chris i'm excited to see what you have in store for that glass box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaironman April 28, 2008 Share April 28, 2008 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets April 29, 2008 Author Share April 29, 2008 Thanks everyone!!! New pics coming soon. i'm still in process of filling it up with water. I wired all lighting today and got some plumbing done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratos21ss April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 Looking fantastic Chris...Nice modern look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 So did you figure out the T5 issue and is the canopy hung already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets April 29, 2008 Author Share April 29, 2008 So did you figure out the T5 issue and is the canopy hung already? Canopy is hung. I got the T5s working, but I scraped them cause the space was too tight. I may add them in later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 Barebottom? I like this tank thread already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 Of all the day I left my cell phone behind and my wife didn't forward our home phone like she usually does. Otherwise, I would have gotten that call from Bob and rush home so I can go with him to deliver the tank and stand to your place. I can honestly say I've never seen Bob work so hard. LOL. Can't wait for the tank tour and see the final product in all its glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 Very nice Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicSkimmr April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 (edited) Wow I may have to steal that stand design! What product is this? Edited April 29, 2008 by VicSkimmr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 That is a wood filler. Chris wanted a smooth finish that did not show any wood grain so I applied a skim coat of filler and sanded it smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicSkimmr April 29, 2008 Share April 29, 2008 That is a wood filler. Chris wanted a smooth finish that did not show any wood grain so I applied a skim coat of filler and sanded it smooth. Ok that's what I figured. I'm definitely going to need to go shopping soon Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets April 29, 2008 Author Share April 29, 2008 Thanks everyone!!!! Tank tour coming up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets May 3, 2008 Author Share May 3, 2008 Got her filled today and transfered everything over. I am beat. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amay121 May 3, 2008 Share May 3, 2008 Looks really cool. I really have to start stocking mine up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaironman May 3, 2008 Share May 3, 2008 Beautiful tank, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor May 3, 2008 Share May 3, 2008 Sweet tank Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar May 3, 2008 Share May 3, 2008 Looks great, but please post more pics when you wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs May 3, 2008 Share May 3, 2008 WOW!! beautiful more pics more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets May 5, 2008 Author Share May 5, 2008 Thanks everyone!!! More pics coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf May 5, 2008 Share May 5, 2008 Make sure you get pics of the hanging canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBZ May 5, 2008 Share May 5, 2008 Finally!!! it looks amazing Chris congrats!!! now sit back and let it grow... lets see some shots with the raduims on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimchi Corals May 5, 2008 Share May 5, 2008 Super nice Tank Chris! John Yauger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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