BiscuitSlayer's 75 Gallon Stand and Canopy Build Journal... 56K Beware!

[clwatkins10]

Originally Posted by BiscuitSlayer

Essentially it is not an afterthought. The whole point is that you don't want the load of the tank, water, substrate, etc. to be transfered through the floater to the floor. You would effectively be taking all of that weight and transfering it to your floor rather than evenly transfering it to the lower frame (which covers more area).

If it doesn't make sense to you now, read the original link to Intermediate_Noobs thread at the top of mine. From there it will take you to the reef central threads where this design was originally thought of.

It is definately not an afterthought. I originally thought like you do, but now I am a believer.

I dont want to beat a dead horse, but if the floater is exactly level with the top and bottom of the stand, doesnt is just increase the surface area of the stand that contacts the floor, granted, to get it perfectly even with the bottom of the stand might take a lot of work, im just curious

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by clwatkins10

I dont want to beat a dead horse, but if the floater is exactly level with the top and bottom of the stand, doesnt is just increase the surface area of the stand that contacts the floor, granted, to get it perfectly even with the bottom of the stand might take a lot of work, im just curious

Floater was probably the worst thing I could have called it. It is a screw strip that allows you to screw the legs which are loadbearing to something that attaches the upper and lower frames.

That is why it doesn't touch the floor or come up to the bottom of the tank. They merely act as pieces of wood that allow you to screw things together. So ultimately, you don't want them to be loadbearing in any way. Some people disagree with me and the original creator of the design and state that the length shouldn't matter. I don't know one way or the other. I just go with what works and is proven.

[waterfaller1]

Are you talking about the Intermatic digital timers? I have used them since 03' on my sw tank with few problems. They use a triple A battery, so when it runs out or it gets near time for the battery to run out they act up a little. I just pop in a new battery and we are good for another 5-6 mo or so.

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by waterfaller1

Are you talking about the Intermatic digital timers? I have used them since 03' on my sw tank with few problems. They use a triple A battery, so when it runs out or it gets near time for the battery to run out they act up a little. I just pop in a new battery and we are good for another 5-6 mo or so.

Waterfaller -

We are talking about Intermatic digital in-wall timers. They are something that you would see to replace a wall switch to work something like your outside portch lights or something of that nature.

My goal is (was) to mount them in boxes inside the stand and wire them to a three pronged plug so I could just plug them in. Is that what you are using on your reef tank or are you talking about something else?

Even if you are talking about something else, I would still be interested in seeing an example of one.

[waterfaller1]

Hold on..I will find the pics..

[waterfaller1]

Here is the electrical side..

[BiscuitSlayer]

Those do look a bit different, but the concept is the same. That is encouraging though. I would very much like to implement the use of timers like those.

[lauraleellbp]

Hey Biscuit- you run across this thread yet?

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ge...tml#post616783

[BiscuitSlayer]

lauraleellbp -

I had not seen that thread. Those stands are amazing. I like the classic look to them. I have actually seen fornda's stand in several threads a while back. It is the kind of stand you don't forget.

I am actually working on getting into the wood working side of things a little heavier. I have been watching several different woodworking shows and reading up quite a bit. Last week, I went to a Rockler retail store on the north side of Atlanta. AMAZING STORE! I could have easily dropped $30K in there without batting an eye.

I have several little projects in the works as well as slowly working on the stand and canopy. I also bought some of the lumber to build a stand and canopy for a 55 gallon vivarium that I might setup as well.

This last week was mostly spent building some sleds for my table saw. I have to say that there is nothing like a crosscut sled to get some lumber cut fast. I am going to build a 45 degree miter sled next.

[lauraleellbp]

You totally need to find something you enjoy building that will make your woodworking fund itself- and you so could do it!

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

You totally need to find something you enjoy building that will make your woodworking fund itself- and you so could do it!

I was actually thinking about making some custom frames for diplomas that showcase the diploma as well as the tassle. My wife and I have matching frames for our college diplomas, and thats where I got the idea from. The thing I don't like about them is that they don't sit flush on the wall. Because of the tassle housing, they are pushed out from the wall quite a bit and they look somewhat cheesy from the sides. I, of course, would make them so they rested flat against the wall.

I would love to make something that people would buy. I just need to find a niche that needs to be filled.

[macclellan]

Did you stain it yet?

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by macclellan

Did you stain it yet?

I have about an hour left on finishing putting things to gether and then I need to sand and finish. I haven't made the time to do it yet. I am hoping that I can get it done this upcoming week.

[Tex Gal]

Looking forward to the reveal!

[Bk828]

Great job biscuit. Cant wait to see the finished product.