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06-29-2007, 05:21 PM
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Professor Chaos
 
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Stand help...
Ok, so i moved my entire 300g empty tank setup yesterday all by myself... can you say ouch (yes my muscles were bulging  ). so i have it in the living room where i have room to work on cleaning it up. the tank is fine but the stand is kinda icky. the wood is in good condition but has been worn a little by SW splashes on it. the varnish has worn off and it needs some help.
I would appreciate some advice on simple things i can do to make the stand look good again...
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06-29-2007, 05:36 PM
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Dive it, now makin' it
Join Date: Apr 2007
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is the wood stained?? If so, sand down worn places with coarse, then fine grit sandpaper. Take a sponge or airhose to blow off excess saw dust. restain it to match, then put 2 coats of urithane on it. It will be good as new. If not stained and the wood is natural color, just skip the staining step.
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06-29-2007, 05:49 PM
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moddin aint easy
Join Date: Apr 2006
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yep, sand it, (get a nice virating sander from the home stores, not that much, and well worth the elbow grease) then do what you want to it, if you want it stained a different color, its going to take alot of sanding, or you can paint it. or what ever!!
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06-29-2007, 05:55 PM
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Agreed! Random orbiting sander (hand held) is one of the greatest inventions ever for people who build stands. Can't go wrong with sanding, filling, staining, and varnishing. May take a few days but well worth it. Use spar varnish for a waterproof exterior.
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06-30-2007, 06:30 PM
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Professor Chaos
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thanks, good to know we are thinking alike!
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06-30-2007, 08:17 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beaverton
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I've got a brand new orbital sander if you want to borrow it. I've only used it a few times to buff out scratches in my tank.
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06-30-2007, 08:18 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
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BTW, your definately going to make a dust storm in your living room doing that.
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06-30-2007, 08:30 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Some have dust bags on them to cut down on the mess!
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06-30-2007, 10:50 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
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It's got a dustbag but I think it's more gimmic than useful.
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