ngericke Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Made out of red oak for my 10 gallon nano. I am going to get some finish and poly on it tonight but I thought I would post a few pics while I had a few miutes to spare. Link to comment
ngericke Posted March 8, 2003 Author Share Posted March 8, 2003 sorry for the crappy pics. I will try and take some better ones when it is finished Link to comment
technoshaman Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Sweet hood man, does the top bevel up? Also what kind of saw did you use to make cuts - meaning are the corners angled or just sit in a l shape? I have so many DIY canopy ideas but don't have access to a good saw to make the cuts I need. Link to comment
ngericke Posted March 8, 2003 Author Share Posted March 8, 2003 The hood just lifts off. I am going to use a JBL clamp light fixture so I can just lift the hood off and leave the lights in place. All of the corners are mitred so no end grain is showing. I did the cuts on a table saw. Link to comment
ngericke Posted March 9, 2003 Author Share Posted March 9, 2003 Here is the finished product. 5 coats of primer on the interior--stained on the outside then three coats of poly on the whole thing. Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 nice to see some other DIYers doing quality work. Koodos ! now here is the real kicker...... just fer ######s and giggles.... What did yer wood cost, What was yer supply cost, How many hours (actual labor), Any special techniques, Any special equipment, How many days start to finish, What would you sell that for if you had to make another one, What did you do special to make it "nice nice" Just curious, 'cause after 44 + hoods being made by myself, I'd like to hear that the "price is right" lolz Link to comment
ngericke Posted March 9, 2003 Author Share Posted March 9, 2003 I can make these hoods for a ten gallon pretty easily so if anyone needs one let me know. We can work out a price i can also make some risers if ya want one Everything is made out of red oak Link to comment
ngericke Posted March 9, 2003 Author Share Posted March 9, 2003 dave The wood cost was pretty minimal supplies were around ten bucks 2 hrs on the riser/2 hours on the hood/2 hours on the finish spread out over 3 days sell it for a fair price mitred corners/left room for furture expansions I should add the I work at a woodworking factory so the are alot of tools at my disposal Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 AHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAA H HA awesome... I KNEW that there was a profesional grade toolerie shop involved there somewhere. LOLz. sweet. yeah I make them fer reefers, but I don't have access to planers and all the fun jiggs. Meh.. I've made 44+ , so I must be "ok" at it see my thread CUSTOM MADE HOODS FOR SALE. in DIY. I'd like some feedback. ttyl. Link to comment
ngericke Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 Pretty cool hoods man It really cuts down on the time and price when you have access to woodworking machines. Link to comment
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