YBeNormal January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Started with this: Did some of this: And ended up with this: The canopy is designed for T5 lighting. The small doors are for feeding and light maintenance but the entire front is hinged and flips up for full access to the tank. The center post between the doors on the stand is mounted using magnets so it can be easily removed when necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Beautiful work there, Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 I saw this stand in person and it is phenomenon! If you want your fish tank stand to look like a nice piece of furniture and not just an ordinary looking stand, then Bob is your guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilary January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 That is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Looks awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 that is awesome....now how much would it cost to get one built to hold lets say a 180, or even a 200+, 96" long by 24" deep...with no canopy.... pm me some info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschflier January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 The man has got some skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 very professional looking bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaironman January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Beautiful wood work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLazar January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Bob, You do beautiful work. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterTang January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Looks good... but missing a bit of detail from the picture from your router table and what you ended up with. I don't know about you, but my router doesn't automagically do doors, nor does it stain I guess all the "in between" stuff is a trade secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 (edited) nice! I like the idea to magnet in the center post Edited January 30, 2009 by L8 2 RISE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Grenier January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Very nice Bob. I wa about to post a pic of my DIY but maybe not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Looks good... but missing a bit of detail from the picture from your router table and what you ended up with. I don't know about you, but my router doesn't automagically do doors, nor does it stain I guess all the "in between" stuff is a trade secret SHHHHHH...It's ancient Chinese secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterTang January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 SHHHHHH...It's ancient Chinese secret. Yeah, the finish work is what kills me. I get a bit carried away with the sander to the point that I may as well have been using balsa wood Also like to see some of the mitre work on the doors. Even though I set mine to the correct angle, the pieces don't make a perfect square What kind of wood was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garrison January 30, 2009 Share January 30, 2009 Bob that is simply beautiful, I don't have the tools or the skills to do that and I definitely can't afford you (much to my dismay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal January 31, 2009 Author Share January 31, 2009 Thanks for the compliments everyone. This stand was basically a less ornate version of the stand I built for Mohsin. This stand is also built using oak hardwood and plywood but the doors are not recessed and this stand does not include (nor does it need) the pine 2x4/2x6 frame. Looks good... but missing a bit of detail from the picture from your router table and what you ended up with. I don't know about you, but my router doesn't automagically do doors, nor does it stain I guess all the "in between" stuff is a trade secret I thought I'd save everyone from having to wait while dozens of pictures download. As I noted above, this stand is a lot like the one I built for Mohsin, just not as ornate and much lighter. No secrets here... If you'd like more pics or details, let me know and I'll add them to this thread! nice! I like the idea to magnet in the center post Yeah, that's something I should take pictures of and post here. I'll try to get pictures before the stand is picked up tomorrow. Yeah, the finish work is what kills me. I get a bit carried away with the sander to the point that I may as well have been using balsa wood Also like to see some of the mitre work on the doors. Even though I set mine to the correct angle, the pieces don't make a perfect square What kind of wood was this? I hate finish work-but it's part of the job so I suck it up and do it anyway. Mitre work on the doors? None other than the 90 degree cuts for the lengths. The doors are true raised panel doors with rail and stile construction, similar to to most kitchen cabinet doors. The wood I used for this stand is Red Oak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trble81 January 31, 2009 Share January 31, 2009 The center post idea is awesome. Kind of wish I had that going on as opposed to looking at my tank build and wondering who could I trick into coming over to help take the tank off the stand in order to easily fit my sump (when completed) into the stand ...hahahahaaahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal January 31, 2009 Author Share January 31, 2009 Thanks Craig! I think I'll use this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.fishnreef.com January 31, 2009 Share January 31, 2009 Bob, Fantastic woodworking! I think you are being seriously modest on the amount of finishing you have done. Beautiful! Nadir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofloors January 31, 2009 Share January 31, 2009 Very nice Bob!! George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal February 1, 2009 Author Share February 1, 2009 The stand was picked up this afternoon and should be in North Carolina by now. The new owners may not have their tank set up until Spring but said they would send pictures once it is up and running. Since there was some interest in the removable post, I thought I'd post some pics of how that was constructed. Here is the post viewed from the front of the stand: ...viewed from the inside of the stand: ...and with the post removed slightly so you can see the magnet: The offset mounting bracket and magnet can be purchased online or from Woodcraft in Springfield. Also, check out the grain on this sheet of furniture grade oak plywood I picked up from my local wood supply today! This will be used in the next project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami February 1, 2009 Share February 1, 2009 The grain on that sheet is just gorgeous, Bob. Where'd you source the plywood? Cool bracket on that a center post. I've never seen an offset design like that on a cabinet latch. Most of the time it's just a metal plate for a door lapped over the frame. Neat idea, though, to have a removable post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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