Weekend project is about done. need to choose a finish

cayman isl

cayman isl

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Once the blocks were in place I added the corner bead. This is why added the plywood spacer so there would be a small "ledge" between the top and bottom trim boards:
 
cayman isl

cayman isl

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Now you can see how the corner beads and blocks are in place. The decorative trim is cut and placed into the vertical spaces between the blocks.
 
cayman isl

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The crown moulding is glued/nailed into place. You can see the wood putty after I sunk the finishing nails. This putty is one of the reasons I went with the white. Stain doesn't look quite right over the putty. I also have cut the holes for the doors in this shot. Just drilled starter holes and used the jigsaw:
 
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A picture of the back: Another screw up here, I am using a 20 gallon tall tank for the sump/refuge. Well, the center leg in the back was about 2 inches too much to the left! Couldn't get the tank in there! Had to cut it and reposition it to the right! If you build something like this, measure your sump before hand!
 
cayman isl

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And the finished stand. The canopy was built in the same manner but without the 2X4s for the frame. The top and bottom trim boards along with the plywood face provided enough support.
Hope you enjoyed this project, have a great day!!
 
jsb

jsb

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:eek: WOW!!
Thanks for the run down. I didn't mean for you to have to do that, but I appreciate the walk through. It looks like you built that thing right. I need to find some one with a router too.
When I built my first one, I tried to go as cheap as I could. I didn't do as nice of a job, but this one I plan on building next I want to be in the living area, so I want it nice. My frame is real similar to yours, but I used 4x4 treated for the legs. One of my biggest concerns is I want to put the tank on wood flooring. They are not true hardwoods, but rather the tongue and groove style. So the dent pretty easily. I wonder if the tank will leave indentions. I was thinking of putting a sheet of plywood on the very bottom as well to apply more surface areas to the floor. What are your thoughts on that?
Again, you did a great job, and thanks for sharing.
JSB
 
cayman isl

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Thanks JSB,
You should have enough surface area covered by the bottom of the stand to prevent indentations. I Would add that piece of plywood to the bottom just in case the bottom frame is off slightly. Another option is to place a thin piece of styrofoam under the whole thing to even it out. It should compress enough to be hidden. EVen if it does show about an 1/8 inch it wouldn't be that noticeable.
Good luck!
 
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macmommy

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Wow Cayman, excellent job! Thanks so much for posting the step-by-step! Although... I was expecting the step-by-step for the hood too... :rolleyes: (I guess Steve's greediness is starting to rub off)
I think it's great that you mentioned the flubs so that others will know what to check for when they are making a DIY stand. I will be ready to start mine in a couple of weeks now. Thanks again, that's an awesome looking stand!
 
thegrog

thegrog

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WOW!!!! Nice work!!

You may have just given me the courage to get a 6-pack and try a stand of my own someday!!
 
toddg

toddg

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I wish you were closer.... You may have some business if you wanted it. But alas, we are at opposite ends of the country.
Great job man. It is beautiful...
 
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