kimberbee Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Looks really nice!! But how do you attache the wood to the metal? Link to comment
righttirefire Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Looks really nice!! But how do you attache the wood to the metal? *MAGIC* I'd assume super welder got a hold of some carbon organic welding rod and stitched it on the back side. Awesome job... But really I'd say predrilled and self tapping screws. Then filled the screw head pockets. Link to comment
spectra Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Looks really nice!! But how do you attache the wood to the metal? Thanks! There are a couple of holes in the steel and will just go from the inside with a few crews. It will not take much to attach. That way I can always just pull the skin if I need to work on stuff underneath it. Will also make it much easier to pull the sump if I have to. *MAGIC* I'd assume super welder got a hold of some carbon organic welding rod and stitched it on the back side. Awesome job... But really I'd say predrilled and self tapping screws. Then filled the screw head pockets. Magic Nope just some tape and bubblegum........ Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nice stand - this might be the strongest stand I've seen for a tank under 200g I like how the finish on the maple is coming along. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Spectra! Looks awesome. I missed this whole thread. Link to comment
spectra Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nice stand - this might be the strongest stand I've seen for a tank under 200g I like how the finish on the maple is coming along. Thanks it should hold a few pounds I also wanted to x the center brace I hate that with wooden stands. Spectra! Looks awesome. I missed this whole thread. Yep I blend right in sometimes I guess Thanks! Link to comment
Fishstiks Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 With your herbie style, did you drill the back of the tank to run your return? Very nice. Love your stand! Link to comment
spectra Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 With your herbie style, did you drill the back of the tank to run your return? Very nice. Love your stand! Yes drilled it for a 1/2" return. Thanks Love the stand work. Thanks Link to comment
Fishstiks Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 What return pump are you using? I picked up the new Versa 45 shallow and had them drill an additional 1/2 inch hole for a herbie as well. I am still debating on which return pump to use. Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Stand is done now to get the plumbing taken care of........in between football games Sharp looking setup. I'll be following! Link to comment
spectra Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 What return pump are you using? I picked up the new Versa 45 shallow and had them drill an additional 1/2 inch hole for a herbie as well. I am still debating on which return pump to use. I have a Jebao DC 3000 that I am going to try out and see how it works, It was laying around so figured give it a shot. Link to comment
jack1978 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I also missed this one......great job.shaker-man! LOVE the stand. I HATE my SCA stand more and more as the days go by. Link to comment
Bubba30 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Nice start. Really wish I could weld! Looking good. Link to comment
Jorgieee Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Any updated pictures of the tank? Link to comment
Droy008 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I like how you set the tank inside the stand just a bit, gives it a nice sleek look. Keep up the nice work! Link to comment
spectra Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Any updated pictures of the tank? Just the stuff from last week. It is a slow process......and I am lazy been on vacation Link to comment
spectra Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ok some have seen it but here is a quick look a the lighting....... Need to make a mount for it and will be almost ready to go...... Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ok some have seen it but here is a quick look a the lighting....... Need to make a mount for it and will be almost ready to go...... Nice. You can tan under it too Link to comment
spectra Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Ok have posted in the lounge but figured it might go better in here....... Light is up...... Sump is in and plumbed Going to run a leak test on it all again and see what happens...... Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Very cool build. I will enjoy watching it continue. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Spectra! You need to bust some butt and get this thing up and going It's going to be nice! especially after that frag rack photo you posted Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Ok some have seen it but here is a quick look a the lighting....... Need to make a mount for it and will be almost ready to go...... Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Spectra! You need to bust some butt and get this thing up and going It's going to be nice! especially after that frag rack photo you posted I was going to post something nice and encouraging about how well things are coming along. But yeah. What she said Link to comment
spectra Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Its water tight so far even cranked the valve all the way closed to see if the emergency could keep up and it did......I might need a little more pump for the return though......running on full speed and not really sure. Anyway Link to comment
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