DIY 75g cube stand

[Myka]

Ok, I did some work today. A little anyway.

2 sheets of standard grade 3/4" plywood $50.
2 lbs of 1 3/4" screws $8.

I glued and screwed the plywood on. Gotta cut my doors out now, and put the top on, and the lower shelf. I have the plywood cut for the canopy too, but it's not put together yet.

I'm trying to decide if I still want to go with doors on three sides or not. I did want it for easier access to the Banger grow out tanks in there, but now I'm not doing that. It will just be a 25g sump, so I'm not sure I need the three doors. BUT, I already have the hardware, and when I move the stand I'll be able to take the doors off and the tank will be a bit lighter. This stand is HEAVY!!!

[mseepman]

Nice...I know what you mean by heavy...why do we do that to ourselves? It looks good. Wouldn't it have been easier to cut out the doors before you mounted the plywood?

[Myka]

Not in my books, but I had to square up the framing anyway, so it was easier to pry on it with full sheets than if I cut the centres out it may have been a bit floppy. I had to stand on it to pry it enough to square it up.

[mseepman]

So....any updates on this infamous stand?

[Myka]

Not a one! It's still in the same state. Really though, I should cut the doors out and prep it for the finishing details.

[bv_reefer]

looks great so far, after primer what finish are you gonna go for?

[Myka]

There will be no primer and no paint. I have a different finish planned. I'm hoping to get working on it again soon.

[mseepman]

Any new news? I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I can't harass you too much as I'm not much farther than I was either 2 weeks ago.

[Myka]

I am saving pennies like a bum!!! I still have to buy a car (on cash), so once I have done that I will begin to spend money on the tank again.