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Old 09-05-2003, 06:07 AM   #1
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new stand for Kruxy


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Old 09-05-2003, 06:09 AM   #2
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Using a portable biscuit cutter, cutting the slots
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Old 09-05-2003, 06:11 AM   #3
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Biscuit installed- trial fit
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Old 09-05-2003, 06:11 AM   #4
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Dry fit of the corner posts
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Old 09-05-2003, 07:29 AM   #5
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Well that's a good start! I always use my biscuit joiner when building a stand or hood. They make very good joints especially when joining 2 pieces of plywood together. Have fun!
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Old 09-05-2003, 04:18 PM   #6
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Little more progress on the stand
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Old 09-05-2003, 08:34 PM   #7
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Still a little more progress
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Old 09-05-2003, 09:21 PM   #8
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well keep those pictures coming and we will be able to build our own at the end of your class........ But sure does look good... alot better than the one my dad built me.... (not so sure he knows what a square is...
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Old 09-07-2003, 06:20 PM   #9
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Old 09-07-2003, 06:25 PM   #10
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looking great! can't wait to get it over here with the tank sitting on top of it.
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Old 09-17-2003, 09:04 AM   #12
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Old 09-18-2003, 10:20 AM   #13
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It's painted and some doors attached. Just waiting for the tank itself, gotta take measurements to drill out the top for the overflow and return
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Old 09-18-2003, 01:34 PM   #14
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Looks great, nicely done! I like the fact that the bottom inside creates a trough, if it was sealed well, that could catch water if there is ever an accident.

What type of flooring will this stand be on? I'm curious why you chose to have the stand/tank weight supported on 6 legs instead of spreading the weight out by keeping the bottom 2X4's flush on the bottom?

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Old 09-18-2003, 02:09 PM   #15
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I lowered it for that purpose and the sides are caulked. The stand will be sitting on concrete, so the loading is ok. I like the look of it from the side view, doesn't look "clunkly" almost like furniture.

I have made a stand out of 3/4" oak using the same building technique. If I can get over to my "buddies" house and take a picture of it, i'll post it. Looked awsome.
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