jimlin January 14, 2013 Author Share January 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 14, 2013 Author Share January 14, 2013 pic of sump on top of foam. man i suck at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimlin January 14, 2013 Author Share January 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 14, 2013 Share January 14, 2013 Looking good. Did you end up making your own sump, or buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 14, 2013 Author Share January 14, 2013 i bought it from ryan. let me know when you start your build and i might stop by if i am free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 15, 2013 Author Share January 15, 2013 i chose a stain grade wood from lowes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 15, 2013 Author Share January 15, 2013 do i just use 4 screws to screw it down to the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 15, 2013 Share January 15, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 15, 2013 Author Share January 15, 2013 cool, thanks. i am looking into the all purpose construction screw. any idea where i can get the bit and screw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 15, 2013 Share January 15, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 15, 2013 Share January 15, 2013 Just pre-drill your holes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 19, 2013 Author Share January 19, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 19, 2013 Author Share January 19, 2013 stain i chose which will match with the rest of the furnitures in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 19, 2013 Author Share January 19, 2013 first panel screwed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 19, 2013 Author Share January 19, 2013 let the sanding begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 19, 2013 Author Share January 19, 2013 after a coat of cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 20, 2013 Share January 20, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 20, 2013 Author Share January 20, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 21, 2013 Share January 21, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 21, 2013 Author Share January 21, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 21, 2013 Share January 21, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 21, 2013 Author Share January 21, 2013 wow, guess i bought the wrong saw. using the jig as if it were a table saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike January 21, 2013 Share January 21, 2013 Yup jigsaw is for cutting curves not straight lines. I think he was suggesting you return the saw. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 21, 2013 Author Share January 21, 2013 i bought it from the px. good idea. think i will return it and buy a circular saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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