cichlidwife Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 i have recently purchased a 6x2x2.5 tank of a fellow member here, i had given away the stand that came with it to build a new one, so i will dedicate this build on the making of it for all to see. hoping you guys can give it ago for ur self in future....................... is simple, strong and will hold a decent tank mike just dressed pine from bunnings mmmmmmmmmm the lawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-sheeran Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 your a busy busy man, always building somethin! and a nice random picture of your lawn lol! but good idea, will be handy to know how to make my own stand if i ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 are those coat hangers for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 ok with day off today i decided to give this stand a bit of a hit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cichlidwife Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 ok actions speak more than words, but last have siliconed ceaserstone base to stand and will allow to dry........................... will be strong and will certainly serve its purpose mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 and not forgetting dans 7ft hood build thats nearly complete :/ need more hours in a day.... ha ha mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 once again i get carried away on simple things, have decided to make a raised floor and a matching shelf, leaving right hand side open for mr FX5. all pine is sanded to give clean look mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 sanding the bottom shelf, sanded raw pine sure looks good mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-sheeran Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 nice! your a perfectionist with glass AND wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho74 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm sure its going to look fab when it's finished Mike! Looking forward to seeing it progress and the beauties that your going to put in it! Cheers, Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 just a couple updated pics... next week can place tank on and fill with water mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 ok have been alittle busy today, but is coming together ok, just finish off fitting for top shelf then she'sa goer mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 what that stand cost you in materials mike ?? lovely job as per usual, and great having the step by step updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 what that stand cost you in materials mike ??lovely job as per usual, and great having the step by step updates. have thrown away all receipts from bunnings.. roughly $80-100 including screws, my own labour is nothing with a few cold VB's mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-sheeran Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 haha wicked.. i like the half way shelf idea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhysl Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 have thrown away all receipts from bunnings.. roughly $80-100 including screws, my own labour is nothing with a few cold VB's is that including the stone top mate? God you make the best DIY threads... keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nini Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 It grew a shelf! This is even better in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 ama happy mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 awesome have purchased some new 15mm polystyrene for $5 and have used weed mat to blacken out bottom tank as i wont be having any substrate in this tank.. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 time for painting the back the 6x2 tank, i just use cheapo fiddly bits from bunnings. it works ok just a good clean with acetone to make sure is clean and start with 1st coat to dry and allow following coats something to adhere too yay ya mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwocky Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 looks good mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 You gave me a good idea on how to avoid gravel/sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
