my new build

[FDdragon]

So i picked up a 60g cube a while back and decided to start putting it all together.

Here is the stand im making. Maybe a little overkill but i thought "why not". He he
2x3s and 2x4s for frame.



Added a top joist, two bottom joists and the bottom decking.


Decided i didnt want to see 2x material when i open the doors so i started sheathing the interior.


Here is the exterior skinning.


All skinning complete. And i cut out a section for the plumbing.


I like natural looking wood but im going to paint it to protect it. Already applied first coat on interior. I also need to add the corners, top, and bottom trimwork...plus 3 doors. Back will remain open.

[OhioStreetz]

Damn looks good bro

[FDdragon]

Thanks bro. Its getting heavy, ha ha.

Im painting the interior white and the exterior black.

[CMD2213]

Nice Juan

[KorL]

Looks good. I vote not to paint exterior. And just add some trim.

[FDdragon]

I thought about it but all my furniture is black, so i think i will still paint it. Plus it should allow more visual focus on the tank itself.

[omarrubio]

Very nice!

[goof89]

Looking good brotha...good luck with the rest.

[nanoreef1]

So i picked up a 60g cube a while back and decided to start putting it all together.

Here is the stand im making. Maybe a little overkill but i thought "why not". He he
2x3s and 2x4s for frame.



Added a top joist, two bottom joists and the bottom decking.


Decided i didnt want to see 2x material when i open the doors so i started sheathing the interior.


Here is the exterior skinning.


All skinning complete. And i cut out a section for the plumbing.


I like natural looking wood but im going to paint it to protect it. Already applied first coat on interior. I also need to add the corners, top, and bottom trimwork...plus 3 doors. Back will remain open.

Dang bro didn't think u could build stand like that! How much was the cost of material if you don't mind me asking? Looking sic!

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[FDdragon]

The 2x was around $15, the plywood was $32.( i still have a little plywood leftover but the cost of one full sheet was cheaper than buying the smaller pieces i only needed for the build) i had a little of the thin cedar i used on the inside, so i didnt have to spend on that. A box of screws cost me $7. And i had paint leftover but it would cost about $5-7 for the paint. (I go to walmart or homedepot for the mistinted colors and get about 50%)

You can buy a 16foot 2x4 at homedepot and cut it into the sizes you need....for about the same prices as the smaller sections would cost individually.

[FDdragon]

First coat of interior paint. I was looking for bright white.....but i got more of an eggshell. Guess that what i get for buying the discounted paint. Ha ha.

[OhioStreetz]

You gonna build some doors or leave it open?

[FDdragon]

Im building doors...on front and sides. Back will be open

[nanoreef1]

Looking real nice bro!

[FDdragon]

Ive been a little busy with work and all but here is my overflow box.

Used a heatgun to bend the acrylic (with plenty of ventilation). Took about 30-45 minutes heating each side. It was gonna be a while and thought about grabbing a Snickers, but i settled for a can of coffee.


Here is the bends finished.


I marked out the slots i needed to cut for waterflow. Made the slots 1/4" each and left a 3/8" space between each one. (I didnt want to accidentally break off a piece so made the spaces a little wider to have that extra little strength.) I used the masking tape to mark on and help reduce chipping the acrylic.
I started the cut by scoring it with a hacksaw then followed by a jigsaw. Was easier than expected and not too messy.
You cant see it in this pic but i made the two holes(one on each side) for return using a dremel.

Here is the finished overflow in place. I used black sealant and letting it dry now.

I am pretty messy so i used masking tape on the outside edges if where i was applying sealant. Then smoothed the sealant with my finger and removed the tape as soon as it was all applied. (I didnt want the sealant drying on top of tape and making it hard to remove later.)