My dream tank

[Tman1973]

Jim when are you going to stop fooling around and start taking this hobby seriously?

Nice set up; I can’t wait to see it in person.

[Jim Barry]

[RD]

I had coffee with Rob & his dad this morning, sounds like he's got his work cut out for him over the next few days.

Beautiful set up Jim!

[Majestic_Aquariums]

Well, the beast is DONE! All went fine. Should have photos soon.
Thanks, Jim. A super guy to work with, and it was are pleasure to build a stand for your dream tank!!!
Robert and Rhonda Craig

[Marcus K]

Wow, future Canreef tank of the month! Hope I can visit next time I come to Calgary.

Marcus

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by Marcus K

Wow, future Canreef tank of the month! Hope I can visit next time I come to Calgary.

Marcus

Future "Anywhere" tank of the month!

I've looked at Roberts work a bunch of times and don't think you could have made a better choice of builder to work on your project with Jim.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[Majestic_Aquariums]

Thanks Gary! That's a very nice complement! Still waiting on some pics. I know Jim is busy, I am sure he will post some more soon. We could post some, but I would like him to decide which ones he would like on here.
Rob

[Jim Barry]

GREAT WORK ROB !!!!!!

The tank looks awesome.....

I will post pics tomorrow. Today I have to start plumbing the tank.

[medican]

So its a black catylized laquer, any clear coat on it or all in one? Is it flat or semi gloss?

Oil based?
What is the recoat time?
Any sanding? What grit? Wet or dry?


As you might have guessed I will be spraying a stand soon I hope.

Thank you for the info

[Majestic_Aquariums]

Yes. The finish is a black laquer. In Jim's stand, he was wanting a flat finish (little gloss) Laquer is measured for it's sheen by degree. 30'-35' being satin, 50' is semi, and 70' to 90' is gloss. We used 35' on this stand. I use a white "vinyl" laquer for the base sealer-takes lots of coats, with sanding in between all coats (light, 220grit sandpaper)

After 4-5 coats sealer, then it's time for black. First coat has a slight texture added.
As a rule, I like to mix the final coat black with an additional 50% clear, adds a bit more gloss. (this can be done, as black laquer starts with a clear base in the mixing process)
But with Jim's I just stuck with black, to give it the flat look, very little gloss.
Some of the pics show a good sheen, but it is actually a flat finish, it's just the flash.
Laquer isn't an oil base, but more an alcohol base I guess. Laquer dries fast, and cures much quicker than an oil based paint. That stuff can take a month to cure, laquer cures in 24 hrs.

Anyway, dry sand lightly once dry to the touch-anywhere between 20-40 min. is usually good.

If you plan on spraying yourself, do so in a WELL ventilated area, and wear a proper mask. The fumes are very toxic, and flamable. Best to do outside if you can.
Hope this helps a bit, let me know if you need more info.