DIY - Projects & Ideas

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:30 pm

13razorbackfan wrote:Yeah...gaps can be an issue. When I need precise cuts I make a jig for my chop saw that way all the boards are exactly the same length

Jig?

Chop saw?

What are these things you speak of?

This is what I have to use.....

by **13razorbackfan** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:47 pm

SobrietyRocks707 wrote:
13razorbackfan wrote:Yeah...gaps can be an issue. When I need precise cuts I make a jig for my chop saw that way all the boards are exactly the same length

Jig?

Chop saw?

What are these things you speak of?

This is what I have to use.....

Old school!! I love it!

Here is a chop saw... aka compound miter saw

Basically what I do is set it up on a table or saw horse with plywood top and screw it down. I then figure out the lengths I want and screw another board space whatever the distance is from the blade of the saw. I usually only do this for many cuts where I need the board lengths to be precise.

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:00 pm

13razorbackfan wrote:Old school!! I love it!

Old school for sure, but you should see my finger tips :lol:

Anyway, I don't have a chop saw. Just using a cordless circular, and trying
to remember to cut on the SAME side of the line... EVERY TIME :roll:

Is this better?? And I'm proud to say that it's all level :dancing:

by **13razorbackfan** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:15 pm

That looks very sturdy indeed. What you can do now is sand where the edges all touch so they make a perfect and smooth transition from one piece to the next. Then you can skin it with whatever choice of wood or material of your liking. I think you did a good job!! :thumb:

You could literally put a car on that thing.

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:38 pm

13razorbackfan wrote:That looks very sturdy indeed. What you can do now is sand where the edges all touch so they make a perfect and smooth transition from one piece to the next. Then you can skin it with whatever choice of wood or material of your liking. I think you did a good job!!

You could literally put a car on that thing.

WooHoo! Thank you. Always nice to get an atta boy these days

Someone in this thread said 3/4" plywood...... I bought 1/2"..... Will that be an issue? I have
only cut one sheet, for the bottom section. Will the other sheet be ok for the top?? :-?

by **13razorbackfan** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:44 pm

SobrietyRocks707 wrote:
13razorbackfan wrote:That looks very sturdy indeed. What you can do now is sand where the edges all touch so they make a perfect and smooth transition from one piece to the next. Then you can skin it with whatever choice of wood or material of your liking. I think you did a good job!!

You could literally put a car on that thing.

WooHoo! Thank you. Always nice to get an atta boy these days

Someone in this thread said 3/4" plywood...... I bought 1/2"..... Will that be an issue? I have
only cut one sheet, for the bottom section. Will the other sheet be ok for the top??

Should be fine. I would get the plywood on top and bottom then skin it with wood paneling or whatever your choice is. Are you going to be putting doors on the front or leave it open?

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:56 pm

Yeah, doors will be done.

I am lucky enough to have an antique restoration shop across from
the hot tub shop where I work. I'm going to have a professional help
dye and shoot the oak panels, and make the doors for me. Everyone
could use a side job these days :wink:

Got the floor in..... not sure I wanna post a picture of THAT until I
hide the cuts with a LOT of caulk LoL

by **13razorbackfan** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:02 pm

SobrietyRocks707 wrote:Yeah, doors will be done.

I am lucky enough to have an antique restoration shop across from
the hot tub shop where I work. I'm going to have a professional help
dye and shoot the oak panels, and make the doors for me. Everyone
could use a side job these days

Got the floor in..... not sure I wanna post a picture of THAT until I
hide the cuts with a LOT of caulk LoL

Make sure if you want the caulk to be hidden it is paint/stain-able.

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:12 pm

HAHA I'm gonna go for the Plastidip. Multiple coats

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:10 am

OK, all done structurally. Going to go into phase 2, after payday anyway.

I'm thinking oak. With just a light dye to bring out the grain. Then clear... Lots.

No really good angles for the bottom shelf, so I'll step back for this one :lol:

How about some of you guys (and gals) show off some of your first projects.... Or mistakes.....

I'm pretty proud of myself on this one =D>

by **redblufffishguy** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:21 am

SobrietyRocks707:

Looks good so far!! I can't wait to see the final product. (Photos please)!

When I suggested 3/4" plywood, I was referring to using it a the sole vertical support. 1/2" plywood for top bottom sides etc, over the 2 x 4 construction will work perfectly. For that matter you can save some money on the oak ply and use 1/4" to skin the front and sides. It will be pleanty strong and will give plenty of lateral support as well once fully secured to the 2x wood.

Razorback: I guess I should have added, if I WAS to use 2x construction, I wouldn't allow the tank to hang on just screws either, I was just putting it out there, screws are very strong and will work.

When I have some extra time, I think I will mock up a 2x4 frame of a stand and see how much weight the screws will actually hold...but that is anoth thread...

Again, can't wait to see the finished project

RBFG

by **SobrietyRocks707** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:48 pm

redblufffishguy wrote:Looks good so far!! I can't wait to see the final product. (Photos please)!

Totally

Payday is Monday, so we'll see what we see then :popcorn:

On a side note, maybe I'll hit you up next time I get out to Jellys Ferry

It's funny, I had to read your name twice, then look at where you're from :lol:

I
get out to visit friends about a 1/4 mile from the bridge from time to time.

by **GTZ** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:11 pm

Looks good, looking forward to seeing it skinned.

SobrietyRocks707 wrote:How about some of you guys (and gals) show off some of your first projects....

75g + (2)10g - 3/4 Maple Plywood

Build thread: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=231080&sid=263ea1565cdbfd159042942c3eeb9460

by **13razorbackfan** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:30 pm

GTZ wrote:Looks good, looking forward to seeing it skinned.

SobrietyRocks707 wrote:How about some of you guys (and gals) show off some of your first projects....

75g + (2)10g - 3/4 Maple Plywood

I was going to build a canopy just like yours and the plans you posted on another thread. I was going to ask....what lights are you using and where did you mount them?

by **GTZ** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:31 pm

I've been looking into replacing them with Beamswork LEDs.
I have an old Coralife 2xT5 and another Coralife 2xT5HO, looks a bit different than the pic above, there's just one actinic now as opposed to the 2 that were running previously. It was too blue.
They sit on the glass.

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