phillyb614
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I’ve had my 20 gallon JBJ Cubey for several years. I did not want to spend the extra money on the stand for my tank that JBJ offered. I had my tank sitting on a store bought cabinet, that we had around the house, for a couple of years. So, I decided (since I’m a carpenter by trade) I was going to build a custom stand. I wish I would have taken pictures of the process, but unfortunately I didn’t. Here is the end result.
The drawer and door both have soft close hardware. The paint I used is made specifically for cabinets (it has a slight bit of oil in it to make it smoother and more durable). Every bit of this cabinet is made from either 3/4” birch or 3/4” poplar. It has extra supports in the middle to hold the weight.
Also, as you may have noticed, I ditched the factory lid/ light, and a pvc board frame at the top to mount my smaller global light in the back. I also wanted an open top tank. So, a win win for me.
Super pleased with the end result. I’ll try to add more picks of the interior etc. later on.
The drawer and door both have soft close hardware. The paint I used is made specifically for cabinets (it has a slight bit of oil in it to make it smoother and more durable). Every bit of this cabinet is made from either 3/4” birch or 3/4” poplar. It has extra supports in the middle to hold the weight.
Also, as you may have noticed, I ditched the factory lid/ light, and a pvc board frame at the top to mount my smaller global light in the back. I also wanted an open top tank. So, a win win for me.
Super pleased with the end result. I’ll try to add more picks of the interior etc. later on.
