hey r2r, this time around I decided to make a nice display stand for my 30IM ext. I’ve been keeping corals for a long time but never really had a display tank with a nice stand.
I picked up this tank used, it only came with some used plumbing. I need a stand, need a sump, I pretty much need everything else but the tank.
I had some solid half round radius mahogany wood with tiger stripes and solid Purple Heart wood laying around from my previous projects. I decided to use what I ha to make a display stand for this awesome 30IM.
it all started with a drawing…
I have everything I needed except for the plywood, went to Home Depot and picked up 1 sheet of 4’x8’x 3/4” maple plywood for this stand. 3/4” thickness would be plenty strong where I don’t need to use 2x4.
still be on good terms with my ex boss that allow me to come in to build whatever I want using his machinery’s. This is where the fun begin, turning my 2d vision into a 3d object. Enjoy.
I did a 45 degree cut on the corners so it can hide the layers of the plywood when I bond the 2 side panels to the front panel.
Did a dry fit before I pull out the wood glue and nail gu
After I glue the plywood panels together and secure it with nails, I then moved onto the half round radius solid mahogany trim piece. I have a very limited supply of this, I measure twice and cut once. No room for error.
I picked up this tank used, it only came with some used plumbing. I need a stand, need a sump, I pretty much need everything else but the tank.
I had some solid half round radius mahogany wood with tiger stripes and solid Purple Heart wood laying around from my previous projects. I decided to use what I ha to make a display stand for this awesome 30IM.
it all started with a drawing…
I have everything I needed except for the plywood, went to Home Depot and picked up 1 sheet of 4’x8’x 3/4” maple plywood for this stand. 3/4” thickness would be plenty strong where I don’t need to use 2x4.
still be on good terms with my ex boss that allow me to come in to build whatever I want using his machinery’s. This is where the fun begin, turning my 2d vision into a 3d object. Enjoy.
I did a 45 degree cut on the corners so it can hide the layers of the plywood when I bond the 2 side panels to the front panel.
Did a dry fit before I pull out the wood glue and nail gu
After I glue the plywood panels together and secure it with nails, I then moved onto the half round radius solid mahogany trim piece. I have a very limited supply of this, I measure twice and cut once. No room for error.