travelerjp98
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I want pics.
New custom 20g stand
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snakeblitz33
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Lol. I'll post pics later tonight!!!
travelerjp98
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Good. Because I want pics.
Lol.
Lol.
snakeblitz33
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Threads been updated with pics.
The top is going to need to be routed and fitted on tomorrow. My wife didn't like the finished look of the "Gunstock" stain, so I am going to try a dark walnut and see if she likes it in the morning. I'm also going to put on the cabinet doors in the afternoon as well. My wife has given me some ideas for the knobs and handles and hinges, so I'm going to take a trip to home depot and get them and some wood filler.
I'm also going to paint the inside of the stand with some high gloss exterior paint (non-mold/mildew resistant). My wife picked out the paint color this evening. I'll get it made tomorrow. It all seems to be coming together. The stand should be completely done by Christmas. It's my Christmas present to myself. So far, I only have $55 in it. Once I buy the stain, hinges, handles, cabinet doors, paint and wood filler, I should probably be in another $50 on this project. We'll just have to see. Ah crud, I forgot about the trim wood. HAH, make that an extra $25. lol
The top is going to need to be routed and fitted on tomorrow. My wife didn't like the finished look of the "Gunstock" stain, so I am going to try a dark walnut and see if she likes it in the morning. I'm also going to put on the cabinet doors in the afternoon as well. My wife has given me some ideas for the knobs and handles and hinges, so I'm going to take a trip to home depot and get them and some wood filler.
I'm also going to paint the inside of the stand with some high gloss exterior paint (non-mold/mildew resistant). My wife picked out the paint color this evening. I'll get it made tomorrow. It all seems to be coming together. The stand should be completely done by Christmas. It's my Christmas present to myself. So far, I only have $55 in it. Once I buy the stain, hinges, handles, cabinet doors, paint and wood filler, I should probably be in another $50 on this project. We'll just have to see.
Ah crud, I forgot about the trim wood. HAH, make that an extra $25. lol
al&burke
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Hey Snake I think it looks really good - just one suggestion the bottom part of the stand can you make some type of a contanment if you do have any larger spills - what I mean is put like a 3 inch weir - at least if something spills it will be contained. If you saw my stand for the 120 I have basically a box on the bottom and should there be a spill it is contained and can be cleaned up. JMHO
travelerjp98
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Wow! It looks good!
snakeblitz33
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I thought and thought and thought about that. I'm still debating it right now. A properly designed sump and return shouldn't have any problems. I'm just still unsure.
snakeblitz33
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If anything I would do a pond liner, but I just don't think it's that much of a risk. I know I will probably regret it later...
snakeblitz33
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CHange of plan.
I am going to paint the inside and outside of the stand a high gloss black. The plywood I bought isn't taking the stain well. So, instead of skinning it with 1/8" birch or oak plywood, I'm going to paint the whole thing black. I'm also saving money this way. I'm sad that it won't be stained a dark walnut but I'm happy to save a little money by painting it. I probably should have used 1/2" oak plywood to begin with, but my stupid cheap butt made that mistake.
I am going to paint the inside and outside of the stand a high gloss black. The plywood I bought isn't taking the stain well. So, instead of skinning it with 1/8" birch or oak plywood, I'm going to paint the whole thing black. I'm also saving money this way. I'm sad that it won't be stained a dark walnut but I'm happy to save a little money by painting it. I probably should have used 1/2" oak plywood to begin with, but my stupid cheap butt made that mistake.
acrylic51
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Looks good Snake....Did you try pre treating the ply before staining? I know depending on the brand stain and the pre treat they react differently with each other. I think that is the worst part of working with ply is not getting it to take stain evenly. What were you sanding steps techniques as well?
snakeblitz33
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High speed quarter sander starting with 150 grit and working towards a finer grit. I think I ended up on 500 grit. Still didn't get the right look I wanted. I guess I should have started with 3/4" oak instead of cabinet wood.
Also I am taking the lip overhang at the top and replacing it with some trim. Simple yet elegant.
Todays total was $72.75.
I can't buy anything else till the next paycheck.
Also I am taking the lip overhang at the top and replacing it with some trim. Simple yet elegant.
Todays total was $72.75.
I can't buy anything else till the next paycheck.
acrylic51
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Hate when paycheck/bills get into the way of the project........
Corey and I had talked about finishing techniques a while ago......Another option to try is to start with 150, and don't go as fine as you did.....I did notice that when I went super fine, the wood didn't take the stain as well or even......Another thing you could try is when you get to around 220grit, to blow and continually blow your work piece off while sanding.....You don't want to continue to grind the sanding into the work piece. Also at the end between sanding take a warm rag and wipe your work piece down. The warm rag serves 2 purposes......1 it cleans your working piece, and the warm, damp rag slightly raises the woods fibers, and when you go to sand again the uneven fibers will stand up and be taken down smoothly.......Also just before staining warm, damp but must be dry will open the pores of the wood.........
Corey and I had talked about finishing techniques a while ago......Another option to try is to start with 150, and don't go as fine as you did.....I did notice that when I went super fine, the wood didn't take the stain as well or even......Another thing you could try is when you get to around 220grit, to blow and continually blow your work piece off while sanding.....You don't want to continue to grind the sanding into the work piece. Also at the end between sanding take a warm rag and wipe your work piece down. The warm rag serves 2 purposes......1 it cleans your working piece, and the warm, damp rag slightly raises the woods fibers, and when you go to sand again the uneven fibers will stand up and be taken down smoothly.......Also just before staining warm, damp but must be dry will open the pores of the wood.........
acrylic51
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389196/new-custom-20g-stand/60#post_3439704
Threads been updated with pics.
The top is going to need to be routed and fitted on tomorrow. My wife didn't like the finished look of the "Gunstock" stain, so I am going to try a dark walnut and see if she likes it in the morning. I'm also going to put on the cabinet doors in the afternoon as well. My wife has given me some ideas for the knobs and handles and hinges, so I'm going to take a trip to home depot and get them and some wood filler.
I'm also going to paint the inside of the stand with some high gloss exterior paint (non-mold/mildew resistant). My wife picked out the paint color this evening. I'll get it made tomorrow. It all seems to be coming together. The stand should be completely done by Christmas. It's my Christmas present to myself. So far, I only have $55 in it. Once I buy the stain, hinges, handles, cabinet doors, paint and wood filler, I should probably be in another $50 on this project. We'll just have to see. Ah crud, I forgot about the trim wood. HAH, make that an extra $25. lol
Be very particular on your choice of wood filler.....Even though they say they are stain able, most won't accept it as your wood itself will......You might be better served making your own filler....
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389196/new-custom-20g-stand/60#post_3439704
Threads been updated with pics.
The top is going to need to be routed and fitted on tomorrow. My wife didn't like the finished look of the "Gunstock" stain, so I am going to try a dark walnut and see if she likes it in the morning. I'm also going to put on the cabinet doors in the afternoon as well. My wife has given me some ideas for the knobs and handles and hinges, so I'm going to take a trip to home depot and get them and some wood filler.
I'm also going to paint the inside of the stand with some high gloss exterior paint (non-mold/mildew resistant). My wife picked out the paint color this evening. I'll get it made tomorrow. It all seems to be coming together. The stand should be completely done by Christmas. It's my Christmas present to myself. So far, I only have $55 in it. Once I buy the stain, hinges, handles, cabinet doors, paint and wood filler, I should probably be in another $50 on this project. We'll just have to see.
Ah crud, I forgot about the trim wood. HAH, make that an extra $25. lolBe very particular on your choice of wood filler.....Even though they say they are stain able, most won't accept it as your wood itself will......You might be better served making your own filler....
travelerjp98
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I'm here, Seth, just don't have anything to comment about! But still following along!
snakeblitz33
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Shawn, too late for staining. My wife and I decided to paint it black for cost reasons. I got the primer on today. I'll finish painting tomorrow I hope. The doors also need to be made and trimmed, primed and painted. At least I got the materials to finish it up. Now if only my wife could decide which silver knobs she likes for the cabinet..... I'll be good to go by next weekend.
Anyone want to help me move it and help me move my tank to the new stand?? Loll
Anyone want to help me move it and help me move my tank to the new stand?? Loll
travelerjp98
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I live to far away to help. That's my excuse... : )