DIY 75gal Stand with basic hand tools

[MedicMike]

I've been enjoying my 20gal fowlr tank for about 3 years now. I've always wanted to set up a mixed reef. So recently I purchased a 75gal reef ready AGA and decited to build my own stand and canopy. With the help of my friend Casey the stand is coming along beautifuly. Its constructed of pine 2x4's oak vaneer and hardwood trim. The only tools used to build this stand so far are a compound miter saw, table saw, drill, and jig saw. The results so far have completely exceeded my expectations and I cant wait to finish it.

[Loverotties]

Looking Good!

[MedicMike]

thank you we're starting on the cabinet doors today. This has really been the only thing holding me back from setting up my tank so once its finished i may have to start a build thread!

[crvz]

Indeed, looks really good. Look forward to seeing the doors!

[MedicMike]

We made a little progress today on the cabinet after watching the bears crumble to the falcons . Anyways finished the trim and got a good start on the doors before we ran out of wood. Should have the whole thing finished by the end of the week, and probably another 50 trips to home depot . Below are a couple of pictures one is a close up of the trim we're using and the other well you get the idea.

[MedicMike]

Ok after a few cases of beer and some good old fashion hard work, we've reached a final product. We've been so busy at work I havnt had much time at all to work on this. Luckily both Casey and I had a short day and were able to make the final push to finish it today. Its not perfect but dam its close

[hng]

Great cabinetry work! Can't wait to see the tank put together.

[MedicMike]

Thanks cant wait to get the canopy built and start my build thread!

[bigdeeezy]

looking good so far...do you have plans for a sump/plumbing?

[MedicMike]

Indeed i've got a 20g acrylic sump planning on a CLS and probably a spray bar. guess now is as good as time as any to have this thread moved!

[OneDummHikk]

Don't move it, just start another. That would leave this part in the DIY area for the DIY'ers and a new thread could be a true build thread for the tank itself