stand question

[jimlin]

ok so i decided to use foam for the bottom. it has several support pieces at the bottom, so i think the foam will be able to support the 20 gallon sump.

[jimlin]

pic of sump on top of foam. man i suck at this.

[jimlin]

[jimlin]

went to home depot today, but all the pine 3/4 wood were split so looks like i have to check out a different store.

[YHSublime]

Looking good. Did you end up making your own sump, or buying?

[jimlin]

i bought it from ryan. let me know when you start your build and i might stop by if i am free.

[jimlin]

i chose a stain grade wood from lowes.

[jimlin]

do i just use 4 screws to screw it down to the frame?

[smallreef]

Yes, but make sure you counter sink them and possibly use wood glue also if you think youll be moving the stand around alot...

It keeps the screws from pulling back up

[jimlin]

cool, thanks. i am looking into the all purpose construction screw. any idea where i can get the bit and screw?

[smallreef]

Just use the greycoat screws from Hd regular phillips head..no need for fancy screws, youll lose the bit and if you ever need to tighten them youll be SoL...

[smallreef]

Just pre-drill your holes...

[jimlin]

got the rest of the supplies from lowes. something must be wrong with their blade because all the boards were cut at a weird angle. they cut it rather fast as well even though i said it was for furniture.

[jimlin]

stain i chose which will match with the rest of the furnitures in the house.

[jimlin]

first panel screwed on.

[jimlin]

let the sanding begin

[jimlin]

after a coat of cleaner.

[YHSublime]

got the rest of the supplies from lowes. something must be wrong with their blade because all the boards were cut at a weird angle. they cut it rather fast as well even though i said it was for furniture

 

Don't think it's the blade....

 

Do yourself a favor and measure and cut your own pieces. Not to slam home depot or Lowes, but I've never gotten an accurate cut from either establishment (this is also based on the presumption that you can find somebody who's even willing to cut.) You're going to want as accurate as possible with an aquarium stand. Do yourself a favor and save the headache, having to go back, maybe buying double what you need, and just overall unnecessary grief.

 

And the stand looks great! How long did it take you after all is said and done?

Edited January 20, 2013 by YHSublime

[jimlin]

i think i will cut my own from now on. they forced me to buy a jig saw. i also had to use wood filler for the pieces that were cut too short. took me about two hours to put all the panels on which includes cutting and trips to the store. i am currently staining it. had to redo it because i did not mix the stain with the filler and noticed the filler was not taking the stain. sanded it back down and re filled with mix of filler and stain. going to sand it down after the filler dries and put on one last coat of stain and then a bunch of sealers. not going to work on the doors until i get to hawaii.

[YHSublime]

i think i will cut my own from now on. they forced me to buy a jig saw. i also had to use wood filler for the pieces that were cut too short. took me about two hours to put all the panels on which includes cutting and trips to the store.

I think that's a great idea. Again, not a big fan of getting wood cut at these big hardware stores. I would have recommended a circular saw, I can't imagine what you would need a jigsaw for? Good news is, they are pretty good about returns, I'd swing it on back there way and either return it, or switch it out for something more practical.

[jimlin]

wow, did not know that. thought once cut =no returns. used the jig saw to cut the wood that were too long. not very good, but then again this is the first wood project im doing and dont know what the proper toolto use anyways.

[smallreef]

table saw or circular saw works best for making long straight cuts. jigsaw works great if you need more detailed finer cuts in not so thick wood...

[jimlin]

wow, guess i bought the wrong saw. using the jig as if it were a table saw.

[Mike]

Yup jigsaw is for cutting curves not straight lines. I think he was suggesting you return the saw.

 

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[jimlin]

i bought it from the px. good idea. think i will return it and buy a circular saw.