Lam's 180 build

[Pepcrylic]

Good to know. Acrylic and high heat equal bad seams

 

[itche_scratche]

Got both side, front and back welded.
Since this a little long, i have to put a support in the middle to keep the acrylic straight.

 

[itche_scratche]

I finally got an extra hand to start working on welding the top.

 

[itche_scratche]

While wait the top to cure, i decided to go get some wood to build the stand.

 

[Pepcrylic]

Why 4 X 4's ???

 

[itche_scratche]

It was over kill. Just want to have piece of mind. I was about to do 2x4, but switch to 4x4 last minute.
2x4 should be enough, but then :)

 

[ChrisQ0904]

I notice you're using 2x4 for the framing, you should consider adding some vertical support pieces to the back connecting the top frame to the bottom. I know you have the 4x4 legs but the top frame being 2x4 makes me a little nervous. Other than that I like how everything is turning out so far and will be following along.

 

[itche_scratche]

I will add vertical support later after put in top and bottom plywood sheet.

 

[itche_scratche]

Spent yesterday to move my book cabinet so that i can move the fish tank into that location.
Here is the final location.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looks like great bones! :)

 

[itche_scratche]

Thanks ti floyd suggestions, my son and i was able to weld the bottom with very little bubble that i can count with my fingers.
Here is the pics of the seam and the completed tank.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Awesome!

 

[itche_scratche]

All these football slow my build :)
I made the skin for the stand and also prime it last 2 days.

 

[itche_scratche]

Yesterday i purchased my 1st equipment. Im currently running panworld ps200 on my 120gal. But i decide to upgrade it to a waveline.

 

[Dcrowejr]

Very nice great build following

 

[itche_scratche]

After 1st coat of finish paint. Will wait for it ti dry and will sand it down. I probably going to apply 3 coat.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Keep it up!

 

[LaurensNL]

I love this build story keep us up to date!

 

[itche_scratche]

Putting everything together.
Just waiting for door to arrive to i can get a matching molding.

 

[itche_scratche]

Not much update lately, i have been busy with work. But also take me a while to paint the background. I painted 4 coats, so pretty much 4 night right there. I also drill 2 holes for the over flow.

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