Canopy plans for corner bow

[teresaq]

I have a 54 gal corner bow I want to make a canopy for.
Im pretty sure I know what to do for the frame, but what about the wood for the front. I wont put doors, but will have to top so the front opens for feedings and cleaning. I found some pretty thin wood that I should be able to get to bend. Would wetting it first help this. For the top, would 1/4 or 1/2 inch ply wood be better. i am mounting a single 250 mh and a single t5 for actinic.
should I go 10 or 12 inch tall.
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[flricordia]

Personally I would go pedant for a corner tank, but just me. I like the look of a good pendant. Looks clean and an open top stays cooler, IMO.

 

[teresaq]

No can do, 14 ft ceilings.

 

[veni vidi vici]

3/8 plywood bends pretty easy if you run the grain up and down.If you take a full sheet (4'x8'x3/8") stand it up and bow it(give it a hug

) ,you will see what i mean.You could probably make a door as well. Place a piece of 3/4"ply on top of your tank and scribe it.Cut the scribe into 1 1/2 " rips (one for top and bottom) add some 2x2 uprights and skin it with the 3/8.

 

[frankthetank]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2614888
3/8 plywood bends pretty easy if you run the grain up and down.If you take a full sheet (4'x8'x3/8") stand it up and bow it ,you will see what i mean.You could probably make a door as well. Place a piece of 3/4"ply on top of your tank and scribe it.Cut the scribe into 1 1/2 " rips (one for top and bottom) add some 2x2 uprights and skin it with the 3/8.
Whatever he said.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by FranktheTank
http:///forum/post/2614891
Whatever he said.

I could build it faster than i could draw it and post it

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2614888
3/8 plywood bends pretty easy if you run the grain up and down.If you take a full sheet (4'x8'x3/8") stand it up and bow it(give it a hug

) ,you will see what i mean.You could probably make a door as well. Place a piece of 3/4"ply on top of your tank and scribe it.Cut the scribe into 1 1/2 " rips (one for top and bottom) add some 2x2 uprights and skin it with the 3/8.
If my interpretation is correct, wouldn't this give her a door 1 1/2 inches thick? With the top and bottom inside braces being made of the 3/4" plywood?

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by Scopus Tang
http:///forum/post/2614921
If my interpretation is correct, wouldn't this give her a door 1 1/2 inches thick? With the top and bottom inside braces being made of the 3/4" plywood?
Picture the canopy as a radius wall built with 2x2 studs and 3/4" top and bottom plates.
The door would be the same thickness but it would have to be flush mount door .

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2614988
Picture the canopy as a radius wall built with 2x2 studs and 3/4" top and bottom plates.
The door would be the same thickness but it would have to be flush mount door .
Yep, gotcha, figured that was what you were suggesting.