This stand going to be one of a kind

[fadel]

ok since i am building a240 gallon stand and canopy for gustavo (Hybrid Aquatics).....i want to start a thread to see what you guys think...................

its going to have 20 layer of gloss finish.................. max i did was 12

i will post the pic later i just finish the 2x4 support.... and by the weekend i should have pretty good pics to show..........................................

specially he paid me lots of money :D ..................................


more to come soon
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[iwantone]

I can't wait to see it.

[fadel]

Don't forget to swing by my place.


hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

i have no idea who are you
my brain is blank

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[iwantone]

see you tomorrow

[fadel]

:D
Brad! You are suppose to work on my bathrooms and fireplace.
;)

[SDFISHMAN]

Hey Fadel.
:nopics:

[fadel]

Hey Fadel.
:nopics:


ok ok tonight will have some pics
i am doing the shell yet
its heavy
i need my wife to come and help me to left it ( wich is good ) lol

i should have it all done tonight the stand and tomorrow the canopy

painting will take a week or 2
every night will have a layer

[fishfinger]

Hey Fadel....put up some pics of the stand you are doing for me also. I will call you today

[fadel]

my computer is down i have my laptop working on it now
i will post some picture soon

[vinny73]

Ya know, I was gonna build him a new setup once I got the shop all setup. This is gonna be nice to see when it is done. I did a stand in black lacquer for a flatback hex I had built about 10ys ago. I had 8 coats of black and 12 coats of clear. Gustavo saw it. It was beautiful! Curious to see how you are going to make the tank accesible with the canopy! Is it gonna open on top and front? How tall are you making the stand and canopy? When we got our 42" tall stand, Gus and Maribell liked the height for viewing purposes. This project has been a long time coming! Thanks for hooking him up!!!

[fadel]

the stand will be 40 inch high
the doors will be 4 feet wide from front

the canopy will be open from front and i will install fan brackets on the corner

the 2x4 structure is heavy as hill
i used 2x4 and 2x6 ( knowing you cant find a straight 2x4 at home depot anymore i was off by 1/8 of an inch but i can hide that
it will be flush.......

[vinny73]

Sweet! You gonna skin it with mdf? I wrapped mine with mdf and used my router table to make some nice homemade mouldings. Then just sealed the inside of the stand with a while oil based paint so the moisture wouldnt make the wood swell and get behind the outside finish. Post some pics yo!

[fadel]

i am using natural purch
smoth and solid i got some picture up for the structure

[fadel]

some pics

[Nick_Kun]

lookin good. are you going to file those points on the nails? it's sticking out like crazy.

[fadel]

lookin good. are you going to file those points on the nails? it's sticking out like crazy.


nahhhhhhhhhh
i will keep them for gustavo so when ever he hit his head he remember me
in a good way
lol jk

i am leaving this finishing tthing all the way tell the end and i clean the crap up...............
i am tired i spent 9 hours on this frame
its solid like a rock
and heavyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Hybrid]

Looks pretty damn good so far. I can't wait.

[vinny73]

Looks pretty damn good so far. I can't wait.
Unfortunately, you gonna have to yo! It's gonna be nice to not have to sit on the floor to look at your tank! What's next Mr Jones? I say 500g starfire!

[malachai629]

What did it cost, may I ask?

[fadel]

What did it cost, may I ask?

honestly.........................
me and gustavo did a trade
but just to let you know the trade close to 1000 dollar

correct gustavo if i am wrong

[jamesbond007]

must have had a heavy ''purse'' ''CALL ME THE TERMITE''SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CARPENTERS 547''

[gvidal14]

Sounds about right.

[loose-electron]

man I see this stuff and I want to get back into woodworking! Three years ago, I got my freedom (the "D word") but in the process, I let all my floor power tools go, (fire sale on Ebay) and kept all the small hand tools, figuring I can replace the big iron easliy, but not all the little stuff.

[fadel]

working on it tonight
i have to do some funky stuff..............................

i just wantto thank gustavo for giving my time

[gvidal14]

No problem brotha. As long as it comes out beautiful...

[gvidal14]

Fadel, What's up baby. No more exciting pics or what?

[SDFISHMAN]

I want to see more nails..;) J/K

[fadel]

Fadel, What's up baby. No more exciting pics or what?
the stand is finished i routed the edges and sanded it its the doors and the paint................................

i am pretty busy baby......................... but be r ready soon to get u haul

[fadel]

I want to see more nails..;) J/K

thats what happen when you own a heavy duty framing nailing gun dude

about the nails

i think i should use 4 inches better so they stick out more

[iVgOnMaD]

fadel you starting a thread for my stand too? :D LOL

[fadel]

fadel you starting a thread for my stand too? :D LOL no no no no threads anymore

i have to do 4 stands and work and kids and and and
i want to finish tthem first

lol

[afitzwater]

lets see some more pics!

[swissfish]

If I ever build a new stand, i will make sure that the sides are removable. Soo much easier to move the sump and equipment in and out.

[fadel]

sorry guys couldnt take no more pic

my usp in my computer brooken my daughter shuved candy
in it

but i will update soon... been very very busy latly..........
to many project going on at the same time , i go home like at 10 pm and i leave at 7 am

i will never do that again.... i need to have a life.... i signed 4 project the same week................... ah:hideeyes: but i am almost done

[Chanas4]

If I ever build a new stand, i will make sure that the sides are removable. Soo much easier to move the sump and equipment in and out.

I think thats a good idea. with hinges or something so it still looks good

[fadel]

I think thats a good idea. with hinges or something so it still looks good
i offered this idea to guss but his wife wants it clean and simple
but the doors are huge anyways

[fadel]

new update

its ready for routing and primer tomorrow
and 300000000000000000000 layer of paint

i hate you guss

[SDFISHMAN]

Wheres the pics..
:nopics: :nopics: :nopics: :nopics: :nopics: :nopics:

[fadel]

new pic of the stand