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My Aquarium |
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| After alot of research, I'm ready to start a new Reef Aquarium. I decided to go with a 75 gallon tank, and to build my own aquarium stand. STEP 1 - Build the stand... The stand will measuse 4'W * 20"D * 35"H |
| The basic frame is made of 3/4" Maple veneer plywood, doubled up on the sides, over a base made up of 2x4's, and reinforced width 2x4's on the top. |
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| Front view |
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| The face frame is made of 3/4" Maple, joined with pocket screws. |
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| An opening cut on top for the Aquarium built in overflow. |
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| Build the drawers out of Pine (The left one is a bit shorter to accomodate the overflow).
Drawer fronts will be added latter. |
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| After 5 coats (only 2 on the inside) of Minwax Oil Stain (Colonial Maple). |
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| Got some 1 1/4" rope moldings for the sides, and used the router to make some side/face moldings, and a base molding. The part of the 2x4 base that shows thru, was painted black. |
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| Side view, with drawer slides installed. |
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| Doors, Drawer Fronts, and Hardware. |
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| Aquarium Hood with access doors. |
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