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February 21st, 2009
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| Building the 125g stand..
Well the first part of building the stand has started. Last night my husband and I went to Home Depot for wood and supplies.
Came home with
2- 8x4 3/4 inch Cabinet grade Oak plywood.
2- 8ft 4x4 studs
10-8ft 2x3 studs
1- 3/4 inch AC plywood sheet for back of tank stand.
assorted hinges, 2 sizes of waterproof screws, catch for the doors and corner braces.I small tube of PL400.
below is a photo of the stand style that he will make for me, without the top canopy tho.  I will add photos as the build progress's | 
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February 21st, 2009
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| awesome kate!! although that top looks kinda cool LOL...I love watching pics as before, during, and afters
im getting ready to have a L shaped stand made for me ...cannot wait.. | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| Hi Shawnie,
I agree the top canopy looks real cool. My only thoughts are, how is that extra weight sitting on top going to affect the tank stability? I havent figured that out yet.. Maybe down the line he can build me a canopy if I can figure out what kind of light wood to use.
An L- shaped stand sounds really nice. How is that going to be used with the tank? Is the tank going to sit on one side of the L? any photos of what it looks like you can share? | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| Wow, it looks good. Are you putting it against a wall or like the pic shows so you can view it from all sides? | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by capekate  Hi Shawnie,
I agree the top canopy looks real cool. My only thoughts are, how is that extra weight sitting on top going to affect the tank stability? I havent figured that out yet.. Maybe down the line he can build me a canopy if I can figure out what kind of light wood to use.
An L- shaped stand sounds really nice. How is that going to be used with the tank? Is the tank going to sit on one side of the L? any photos of what it looks like you can share? | I bet the top part of the canopy is made with much lighter wood...would be my guess....
as far as my L shape, ill have 3-4 20 gal tanks going up the wall of the tall part of the L and with my 20 gal long going across the bottom part of the L...does that make sense LOL? ill deffinately get pics as it goes along | |
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February 21st, 2009
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Originally Posted by Lucy Wow, it looks good. Are you putting it against a wall or like the pic shows so you can view it from all sides? | good morning Lucy, unfortunately I do not have the space (wish my place looked like the photo room lol) so will have it against the wall. Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie I bet the top part of the canopy is made with much lighter wood...would be my guess....
as far as my L shape, ill have 3-4 20 gal tanks going up the wall of the tall part of the L and with my 20 gal long going across the bottom part of the L...does that make sense LOL? ill deffinately get pics as it goes along | LOL yes it makes sense I think haha.. I was thinking that the L shape was all at the same height, if you were looking from the top. With your idea one part of the L will be lower than the top. So sort of like the shape 'L" and not /\ hmmm no keys to demonstrate lol.. hmmm now Ive confused myself! lol.  | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| hahahahahahaha it dont take much to confuse us does it LOL ...
the tall part of the L is going to be about 5-6ft tall...with 3-4 shelves to put 3-4 20 gal tanks on ...the the bottom part of the L, will be the length of 4-5ft ...is that better? LOL | |
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February 21st, 2009
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Originally Posted by Shawnie hahahahahahaha it dont take much to confuse us does it LOL ...
the tall part of the L is going to be about 5-6ft tall...with 3-4 shelves to put 3-4 20 gal tanks on ...the the bottom part of the L, will be the length of 4-5ft ...is that better? LOL | LOL, I'll wait for pics. At least kate gave us a visual!
Both stands sound great! I can't wait to see the progress | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| kate always explains it better LOL ...well girls I have to head to the "wonderful world of hair!!" hope you have a great faboo kinda day | |
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February 21st, 2009
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Originally Posted by Shawnie kate always explains it better LOL ...well girls I have to head to the "wonderful world of hair!!" hope you have a great faboo kinda day | Have a great day yourself Shawnie! And thanks for the explanation.. lol..
I got it now! hehe...  | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| Some photos of the stand in progress. The photos show my Husband, Paul working on the framing. dont mind the mess of glass in the background of the first photo lol.. that is part of my Green house that will be up in the spring.
Second photo.. papa smurf heheh...
Last edited by capekate; February 21st, 2009 at 01:01 PM.
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February 21st, 2009
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| Greetings CapeKate,
I was told bt Shawnie that you were building a stand for a 125. I myself just finished one. Check out my photos they might or might not help. One just never knows the ideas that come from someone else.
Big Rich | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| I cant wait to see the finished result Kate
And.. I understand you shawnie and it sounds awesome. Cant wait for pics
-Matt  | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| wow i adore papa smurf!!!!! what a good boy building for you!! im envious...also, THERES NOT A BIT OF SNOW ON THE GROUND!!!!!!! LOL lucky!!!!!!
yes kate check out rich's stand...its truely amazing! | |
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February 21st, 2009
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| Shawnie. I wish there was snow here in Perth
I have never seen snow falling although i have made snowmen and threw snowballs at my dad when we were all in Melbourne on holidays.
-Matt | |
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February 22nd, 2009
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Originally Posted by Matt I cant wait to see the finished result Kate
And.. I understand you shawnie and it sounds awesome. Cant wait for pics
-Matt | Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie wow i adore papa smurf!!!!! what a good boy building for you!! im envious...also, THERES NOT A BIT OF SNOW ON THE GROUND!!!!!!! LOL lucky!!!!!!
yes kate check out rich's stand...its truely amazing! | Hi Matt, thank you... and yes, Im looking forward to photos of Shawnies build as well!
LOL Shawnie.. of course, he would hate it if he knew I called him papa smurf  but thats what I always think when he wears that work cap. lol..
When I clicked on photos under big rich's screen name, no photos came up. I would like to see the tank stand he built..
OOOO nooo snow here lol.... Spring is right around the corner! I promise. | |
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February 22nd, 2009
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Originally Posted by Big Rich Greetings CapeKate,
I was told bt Shawnie that you were building a stand for a 125. I myself just finished one. Check out my photos they might or might not help. One just never knows the ideas that come from someone else.
Big Rich | My husband is a carpenter by trade for about 36 years or so and is having a blast building this stand for me. But I agree, and I am sure he would as well that ideas are always welcome! Can you tell me where your photos of the tank stand you built are? I checked the camera icon under your screen name but there were no photos there, is it in a thread you may have made before? | |
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February 22nd, 2009
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| Hello,
Capekate Strange why couldn't see the pictures. Thanks to Shawnie for posting a link for you to view.
On the canopy Once again I used pine with quick snaps to hold in place. On the flat i used 3/4 inch ply. I made it heavy to limit movement. I had 2 canopies but wasn't happy with the first on as you can also see in the picture. It was way to small. Kinda looking at a person with a big body with a tiny head baby huey like lol. Here is my initial post of the stand frame work. My very first stand
Big Rich | |
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February 22nd, 2009
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| Hi Big Rich,
thanks for the link and the photos. You did a great job on yours and I see you went with a wood canopy. At some time in the future I may get a canopy made for the tank, but for now, the cabinet will work just fine.
Nice photo of the end product.. you did a great job with it, love the style and extra touches you added. | |
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February 22nd, 2009
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| Thank you
Capekate
Big Rich | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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| Latest update on photos of the stand in progress. The frame is almost complete and between my husband and I somehow brought this heavy monster up the cellar stairs to the dinning room.. uggghh! Where is my son when I need him? lol...
Anyway.. first two photos show the 'dado' cut that was used.(At least that is what papa smurf calls it, what do I know about carpenter lingo lol) It looks like a jigsaw puzzle with one piece of the wood cut to shape to fit into the other. It adds more over all strength to the stand. The third photo is of its placement in the dinning room. During the week, my husband will work on the rest and put in braces in the middle along with the floor of the cabinet. I have a 'kick' plate at the base, rather than have it just sit on the floor. I liked the look of it in the original photo. More photos will come as it progress's.
At this point, thought the tank was coming tuesday but now it may be thursday, but thats ok, gives him more time to complete the stand anyway.
Last edited by capekate; February 23rd, 2009 at 07:01 AM.
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February 23rd, 2009
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| Wow!! Really nice Kate.
Seriously, my husband couldn't even find a hammer let alone use one.
Ooops. Good thing he doesn't read Fish Lore 
I'm always impressed with people who can take wood and make it into something beautiful. | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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| that is coming along nicely!!!!!!!!! my bf is like lucy's hubby...no hammer talent LOL .... | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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| Thanks Lucy and Shawnie!  Im lucky that not only is he a carpenter, but that he will at times build me things that I need. Like the great corner tables and shelf here in my computer/fish/art room. plus the fish bookcase that the three 10g betta tanks are on. Normally you know the saying.. a plumber has the leaky faucets.. the roofer has leaks in the roof...etc etc. Papa Smurf said that he is pretty excited about building this stand is really getting into the new fish tank. So thats cool!  Here are photos of other projects he has made for me.These photos are all in my computer/fish/art room. One is the bookcase/fish stand and the other is the 29g tank stand/cabinet he made for me. | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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| Really nice work! I'm jealous! | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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| do you rent out "papa smurf"
awesome work!! Im so envious | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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Originally Posted by Lucy Really nice work! I'm jealous! | awww thank you Lucy... I will show the photos of the computer desk with the shelves above and my other art table when they are cleaned up and I wont be embarrassed over the mess lol..  Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie do you rent out "papa smurf"
awesome work!! Im so envious | LOL Shawnie... I wont add that he is also a gourmet cook will I? Oppps I just did haha. We have to fight over who is going to cook supper because I also am considered a gourmet cook as well, from my experience cooking in a resturant, but he usually ends up winning that battle, says that it relaxes him after a day of work. oooo kkkk.. yes, he is a true catch for sure and I consider myself very lucky and very much in love with this man.  | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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| the gourmet betty crocker thing doesnt do it for me LOL ...my guy is 100% Italian and loves to cook..THANK GOD!! this irish gal hates it haha
but id trade some of it all up for a carpenter | |
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February 23rd, 2009
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Originally Posted by Shawnie the gourmet betty crocker thing doesnt do it for me LOL ...my guy is 100% Italian and loves to cook..THANK GOD!! this irish gal hates it haha
but id trade some of it all up for a carpenter | aaaahhh we are BOTH lucky in regard to having cooks in the house! hahah.. thats great! I LOVE Italian foods myself.. yummm yummm...  | |
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