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04-10-2007, 07:14 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: KS
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Bloke's DIY Corner Stand & Canopy
http://s166.photobucket.com/pbwidget...1&t=1176246792
I bought a 36 corner from Lynne and had to build a stand for it. AGA wanted $250 for their black particle board stand. I spent $80 at Lowe's and made this out of Red Oak this last weekend. Let me know what you think. I am open to criticism since this was my first ever - and it felt soooo good!
I still have to stain it and seal it, but i hope to have it finished by this weekend - as long as the humidity in the air doesn't foul things up.
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04-10-2007, 07:15 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Working on the lighting...
Current 20" 150w MH Sunpod
2x36w PC Actinics
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04-10-2007, 07:15 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Ballast
Light Test
Tank (Drilled)
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04-10-2007, 07:15 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
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04-10-2007, 07:25 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NY
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Looks realy good
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04-10-2007, 07:26 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Wichita,KS
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Looks good Bloke ! What are your plans for stocking it ?
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04-10-2007, 10:06 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: KS
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I have 60lbs of LR waiting for me to get this thing up and running. I plan to use some slab rock as well for some shelving. I want to run an SPS tank so I want to get things right from the start.
As far as fish, I already have two true percs waiting for a home. I also thought about a Yellow Tang, but I know the Tang Police will come out in full force. I am not sure why though - I've seen people put Yellow Tangs in 12g and 29g nanos! 
Any suggestions?
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04-10-2007, 10:23 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Valley Center, KS
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I've been thinking of building a custom tank but I don't know the thickness of glass I'd need. Say 2' high 4' deep and 6-8' long
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04-10-2007, 10:27 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: KS
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WOW - I would guess 1/4" glass would work. Dave (dngspot) is thoroughly loving cutting glass. he might be a person you can talk to about thickness. I think he does most of his work with 1/4" glass.
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04-10-2007, 10:29 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Valley Center, KS
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K thanks I'll ask Darren "DLO" how he did his too
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04-10-2007, 10:29 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Valley Center, KS
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I might have to sell ny 55 to get the money to do it though
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04-10-2007, 10:33 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Eau Claire
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wow what was the thickness for the curve? THat looks really good. I'd like to build a canopy for a 72. and then if at all possible I could just wrap the already existing bottom. what do you think?
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04-10-2007, 10:37 PM
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The Snarky One
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: KS
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I used 1/4" oak to wrap around the top of the canopy. there's no way you would get 1/2" or larger to bend unless you perforated the back.
Thanks for the complimenets - believe it or not, I'd never built a stand before. I do know that I will NEVER buy another stand as long as I'm in this hobby. They sell you garbage for big money when you can spend half the money and make a REAL furniature piece.
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04-10-2007, 10:38 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Eau Claire
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was there a site or anything you went to on how to do this? DO you know of any the will help for bf?
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04-10-2007, 10:38 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Valley Center, KS
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So i've noticed. I feel the same way bloke
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