90g stand i am building - Page 3

TimberTDI · 07-12-2007, 11:15 AM

Great looking stand. I have to ask why aren't the 2x4's in the above pic plumb to each other? There's a bigger gap on top than on bottom.

Steven

smoknreefrs · 07-12-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TimberTDI


	Great looking stand. I have to ask why aren't the 2x4's in the above pic plub to each other? There's a bigger gap on top than on bottom. Steven

good point.

zxknight · 07-12-2007, 11:05 PM

The 2x4 on the plywood is a brace for the 2x4 that it is under. The one that is not quiet plumb (is not tacked up) is a brace for the long 2x4. It’s just one of my extra safety measures

crox99 · 07-12-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TimberTDI


	Great looking stand. I have to ask why aren't the 2x4's in the above pic plumb to each other? There's a bigger gap on top than on bottom. Steven

I was asking myself the same question.

TimberTDI · 07-13-2007, 10:17 AM

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	The 2x4 on the plywood is a brace for the 2x4 that it is under. The one that is not quiet plumb (is not tacked up) is a brace for the long 2x4. It’s just one of my extra safety measures

Oh, so it's removable?

zxknight · 07-13-2007, 02:03 PM

i can take them out if i need the space

zxknight · 07-13-2007, 07:05 PM

So here are some updated pic's, I have to polyurethane the doors before hang them up.
enjoy

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crox99 · 07-13-2007, 08:25 PM

Sweet. It's coming along nicely.

zxknight · 07-14-2007, 05:28 AM

Ok here are some more pics of my stand. I wanted to know it anyone has ever tried to stain the trim around the tank. I am going to try tomorrow but if it does not work I am going to paint it black. On a side note l did the dumbest thing tonight after coming home from the city after a few drinks I decided that I was strong enough to move my tank by my self, well as you can see I did it but I would never recommended it to anyone else.

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masterswimmer · 07-14-2007, 09:27 AM

The trim around the tank is just a thin veneer that is already stained. It probably has a coat of polyurethane on it as well. If this is the case, then you won't be able to stain it easily.

Try a small section on the backside of the tank first. If it works, great. If not, try sanding another small section on the back of the tank. Try to remove as much of the polyurethane and stain as possible, without sanding right through the veneer. After sanding, try staining it the way you like it. Again, if it doesn't work, it's hidden in the back.

FYI, paint won't take on top of polyurethane either. You'd have to sand that down as well. Try it on the back also......if the staining doesn't work.

swimmer

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TimberTDI Recovering Lurker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 1,647 Reefer Ratings: (7) Friends: (2)	Great looking stand. I have to ask why aren't the 2x4's in the above pic plumb to each other? There's a bigger gap on top than on bottom. Steven __________________ . as soon as I come up with something thought provoking I'll put it here. and yes pedro nuno ferriera is a google bot. Last edited by TimberTDI; 07-12-2007 at 11:45 AM.

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masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,178 Reefer Ratings: (86) Friends: (16)	The trim around the tank is just a thin veneer that is already stained. It probably has a coat of polyurethane on it as well. If this is the case, then you won't be able to stain it easily. Try a small section on the backside of the tank first. If it works, great. If not, try sanding another small section on the back of the tank. Try to remove as much of the polyurethane and stain as possible, without sanding right through the veneer. After sanding, try staining it the way you like it. Again, if it doesn't work, it's hidden in the back. FYI, paint won't take on top of polyurethane either. You'd have to sand that down as well. Try it on the back also......if the staining doesn't work. swimmer __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

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07-12-2007, 11:05 PM	#23
zxknight Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 112 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	The 2x4 on the plywood is a brace for the 2x4 that it is under. The one that is not quiet plumb (is not tacked up) is a brace for the long 2x4. It’s just one of my extra safety measures

07-13-2007, 02:03 PM	#26
zxknight Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 112 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	i can take them out if i need the space

07-13-2007, 07:05 PM	#27
zxknight Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 112 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	So here are some updated pic's, I have to polyurethane the doors before hang them up. enjoy

07-14-2007, 05:28 AM	#29
zxknight Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 112 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Ok here are some more pics of my stand. I wanted to know it anyone has ever tried to stain the trim around the tank. I am going to try tomorrow but if it does not work I am going to paint it black. On a side note l did the dumbest thing tonight after coming home from the city after a few drinks I decided that I was strong enough to move my tank by my self, well as you can see I did it but I would never recommended it to anyone else.