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

[ColeMan]

I really like this design visually - very simple and pleasing lines. Also it seems as though it will function impeccably. I'm looking forward to seeing it after it's been stained and poly'ed...and I want to see your canopy design.

Not to bring up a sore subject, but I still have trouble with those 'floaters.' I've talked to a dozen different cabinet makers/woodworkers/aquarium cabinet builders and they seem just as baffled as I do...the concept makes sense, I just can't see how...something...I don't know-it's a moot point, sorry to bring it up again!

And by the way, I'm envious of your great workspace! you seem exceptionally organized (one of the shelves in the background of your a pic in your garage/workshop seemed to be more organized than my anal-retentive friend's sock drawer)! keep us updated...

[BiscuitSlayer]

ColeMan -

Thanks for the kind words. I was originally thinking about using a router to make the edges fancy, but I have decided against it. The only thing I might use a router for is the doors, but it will primarily be to take the edge off of the wood.

As far as the floaters go, they are just screw strips. They add no real structural integrity to the stand.

My workspace would be fantastic if I pulled my boat out of the garage. I'm too lazy though. It is becoming a dusty mess with all of the sawdust that is accumulating on it. Hopefully I'll take it out next week and get some dust off and catch some big bass at the same time.

That organized shelf you are talking about is my wife's. Thats her stock pile shelf. Her hobby consists of getting things at a very low cost or next to free and then filling up those shelves with stuff. If I took pictures of the rest of my garage, I have a feeling your image of my organization and neatness would be shattered.

[ColeMan]

Ha! I knew it looked awfully "store-shelf-stocked;" little blue and green bottles all organized into nice little rows!!

[BiscuitSlayer]

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ColeMan -

This one is just for you. Here is a full on shot of her shelves. She is very proud of them. It is amazing how much stuff you can get for about $3... LOL



She will get a kick out of me posting this.

Edit: I just realized that stuff is overflowing from the shelves onto the floor. Now I know why she wants more shelves.

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[eyebeatbadgers]

Lol at that picture

This may be a stupid question, or one you've already covered, but are you going to hardwire the stand into the breaker box of your house?

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by eyebeatbadgers

Lol at that picture

This may be a stupid question, or one you've already covered, but are you going to hardwire the stand into the breaker box of your house?

eyebeatbadgers -

It isn't a problem. I actually ran a 3 pronged cable directly into the GFI in the stand. The stand will effectively plug in to the existing wall outlets. One thing I haven't decided yet is if I am going to one seperate circuit or not. I am still contemplating it right now for filters and heaters. Intermediate_Noob got me thinking a while back and I haven't made up my mind.

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Originally Posted by BiscuitSlayer

eyebeatbadgers -

It isn't a problem. I actually ran a 3 pronged cable directly into the GFI in the stand. The stand will effectively plug in to the existing wall outlets. One thing I haven't decided yet is if I am going to one seperate circuit or not. I am still contemplating it right now for filters and heators. Intermediate_Noob got me thinking a while back and I haven't made up my mind.

That won't be a problem for me on the 75 gallon planted I'm setting up. I'm replacing a 125 gallon reef I had for several years. I had run 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits for that (reefs are power hogs, if you didn't know.) Think that should suffice for me, eh?

[jinx©]

I'd say you have a week tops to get that stand out of the garage dude...lol

[ColeMan]

Oh...my....goodness....I hope my girlfriend doesn't come in here while I'm looking at this! she'll get ideas...

[intermediate_noob]

Originally Posted by jinx©

I'd say you have a week tops to get that stand out of the garage dude...lol

OMFG that is Hilarious!!

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by jinx©

I'd say you have a week tops to get that stand out of the garage dude...lol

Jinx -

That was very funny. I gave my wife the link to this part of the thread and she has been keeping an eye on the replies because she is proud of her stash. When she first saw the phtoshoped image where you droped some of the wares into the picture of my stand, she said, " oh my god, someone is doing the same thing as me... wait a second. Thats our stuff!"

Both her and I got a good laugh out of it.

Good job. You made our day!

[Torpedobarb]

the stand is nice.. excellent build! I'm jealous

[htn86]

All that just for those stuffs.....? I was hoping you would throw another tank down there.

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by pwrmacG4

the stand is nice.. excellent build! I'm jealous

pwrmacG4 -

Thanks! I think that the stand and the canopy will compliment each other perfectly and give me exactly what I have been dreaming of for quite some time. Hopefully, I'll be able to start the doors for the cabinet next week as well as the canopy. I'm really excited about the canopy because it is going to have all of the aspects that I like in one canopy.

Originally Posted by htn86

All that just for those stuffs.....? I was hoping you would throw another tank down there.

htn86 -

I am going to keep equipment, supplies, and misc stuff in the cabinet. That picture that Jinx posted was just a photoshop of part of my wife's stash inside the cabinet to scare me into getting it done and out of my garage.

With the amount of light inside the stand, I could probably have another planted tank though... LOL

[loachlady5]

Oh, to be handy! I could have saved a lot of money if I had your skill