ronin07x
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Hey Guys.
I had a 68g tall reef tank about a year and a half ago and been itching to get back into it. So, for this tank I wanted to do a whole custom stand/wine storage area. I've actually been working on this for a couple of months already and just decided to post it. I dont really have too many pictures of all the steps along the way. This is not my first time building something like this. But, definitely a first doing it this nice and detailed.
My inspiration on this project was a plan that I saw on a 90g tank.
So I started ripping strips for my face frame and the sides of the three boxes for the stand. I wanted the sides on my tank to be a little bit bigger then the his. More shelf space and cabinet space on the bottom. I will also be adding in a wine bottle and wine glass storage on one side with a little pull out top to actually pour the wine while at the tank.
I think the tank needed some reinforcement for my own piece of mind. Ive heard bad things about using 4x4 and treated wood because of it twisting and such over time. Plus, its just an overkill. These are some scrap 2x4 pieces I had laying around. I made all the pocket holes with a kreg jig and applied wood glue to every joint where there is wood touching another piece of wood to avoid the possible twisting of any wood. May be an overkill. But, I like it.
If anyone has any questions on how something was done or if they want a close up picture of something. Let me know and ill do the best I can to accommodate. I will post more pictures as I move on in the build.
I had a 68g tall reef tank about a year and a half ago and been itching to get back into it. So, for this tank I wanted to do a whole custom stand/wine storage area. I've actually been working on this for a couple of months already and just decided to post it. I dont really have too many pictures of all the steps along the way. This is not my first time building something like this. But, definitely a first doing it this nice and detailed.
My inspiration on this project was a plan that I saw on a 90g tank.
So I started ripping strips for my face frame and the sides of the three boxes for the stand. I wanted the sides on my tank to be a little bit bigger then the his. More shelf space and cabinet space on the bottom. I will also be adding in a wine bottle and wine glass storage on one side with a little pull out top to actually pour the wine while at the tank.
I think the tank needed some reinforcement for my own piece of mind. Ive heard bad things about using 4x4 and treated wood because of it twisting and such over time. Plus, its just an overkill. These are some scrap 2x4 pieces I had laying around. I made all the pocket holes with a kreg jig and applied wood glue to every joint where there is wood touching another piece of wood to avoid the possible twisting of any wood. May be an overkill. But, I like it.
If anyone has any questions on how something was done or if they want a close up picture of something. Let me know and ill do the best I can to accommodate. I will post more pictures as I move on in the build.
