DIY or converted Stands and Hoods

Pro_builder · 12-15-2003, 08:57 AM

We would like to see the DIYed or modified Stands and Hoods, with Pics and material lists and instructions, for others to get ideas from for there project.
TIA

wooddood · 12-15-2003, 09:00 AM

i'll be posting pics soon of my new in wall 120.

openbrain · 12-15-2003, 09:57 AM

Wooddood, I would like to see the pics of your in wall tank. I wanted to put our 180 into a partition wall that separates the living room from the kitchen, that would have given us 3 sided views. Teri played around with the camera and super imposed a pic of our 75g into the wall I'll see if I ( I mean Teri ) can find the pics. Anyhow here are some pics of our stand as it was being built.

our tank pics page

LuckyInk · 12-15-2003, 10:29 AM

Hey! It's MR. ReefLady!
Sorry Don, I couldn't resist! I should stop tho'... Little geeks like me tend to get their @$$&$ kicked by you biker guys!!!!

NaH2O · 12-15-2003, 11:27 AM

Here's a link to my thread on the stand for my 120 gal. It's frame is welded from A500 steel. We are in the process of attaching the wood, and I will post updated pictures as soon as I have them. I will get the materials list, and post those as well.

My Stand and Hood project

tommyp · 12-15-2003, 02:01 PM

Like The Master "Mr. DIY" I am not one for lists etc but I usually draw out my ideas before I hit the table saw. Some day I will achieve diy master status and be able to go direct to saw.

My stand is made from 5/4 pine for the frame and structural parts. The legs are glued double 5/4. The stand is totally biscuited w/o any hardware or fasteners except the hinges/ starfish knobs not in the pic.

It houses a Diy acrylic L shaped sump that was put in from the bottom before the tank was put on top. It fills all of the space under the stand except where the gen-x sits to power my diy beckett skimmer.

The sides of the tank and door panels are 1/8 thick pine boards that I had left over from resawing another project.

It was a great project. the first large piece of furniture that I designed by myself.

pics to follow

TP

openbrain · 12-15-2003, 02:07 PM

Thats ok, Chris. Your just lucky you have a TB avatar....

Even though I'm a Pats fan, I've liked Tampa for a long time. Years ago Teri and I joked about moving south, to Tampa, it was one of those long ccccccoold winters. Ever since then I've kept an eye on them. Last year I was the only one in Teri's pool that picked Tampa to go all the way.

openbrain · 12-15-2003, 02:19 PM

Tp, What do you mean you haven't achieved master status, that stand looks great!!!!! I especially like the way you shaped the face frame.

tommyp · 12-15-2003, 02:34 PM

Yeah thanks, I am using the curved leg design on the stand on a cherry/tile kitchen table that I am making right now. I love snow days! I think it is going to be a motif of my future designs.

The only thing that i am scared of is that the stand is realitively tall and so is my tank so it tend to be a little tippy.

My hood though is very ghetto and due for a revamp.

Already frag trading mushrooms from you guys!!! thanks

TP

openbrain · 12-15-2003, 03:35 PM

Is the back of the tank going to be against a wall? If so find a stud in the wall and mount a strap from the the stand to the stud in the wall, the higher on the stand the better. But you probably already knew that

tommyp · 12-17-2003, 07:13 PM

doors closed

tommyp · 12-17-2003, 07:17 PM

doors open

12-15-2003, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	DIY or converted Stands and Hoods We would like to see the DIYed or modified Stands and Hoods, with Pics and material lists and instructions, for others to get ideas from for there project. TIA __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-15-2003, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	i'll be posting pics soon of my new in wall 120. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-15-2003, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
openbrain Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wooddood, I would like to see the pics of your in wall tank. I wanted to put our 180 into a partition wall that separates the living room from the kitchen, that would have given us 3 sided views. Teri played around with the camera and super imposed a pic of our 75g into the wall I'll see if I ( I mean Teri ) can find the pics. Anyhow here are some pics of our stand as it was being built. our tank pics page __________________ Don ---------- Then it comes to be that soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way

12-15-2003, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey! It's MR. ReefLady! Sorry Don, I couldn't resist! I should stop tho'... Little geeks like me tend to get their @$$&$ kicked by you biker guys!!!! __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

12-15-2003, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's a link to my thread on the stand for my 120 gal. It's frame is welded from A500 steel. We are in the process of attaching the wood, and I will post updated pictures as soon as I have them. I will get the materials list, and post those as well. My Stand and Hood project __________________ ~Nikki~

12-15-2003, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	stand pics Like The Master "Mr. DIY" I am not one for lists etc but I usually draw out my ideas before I hit the table saw. Some day I will achieve diy master status and be able to go direct to saw. My stand is made from 5/4 pine for the frame and structural parts. The legs are glued double 5/4. The stand is totally biscuited w/o any hardware or fasteners except the hinges/ starfish knobs not in the pic. It houses a Diy acrylic L shaped sump that was put in from the bottom before the tank was put on top. It fills all of the space under the stand except where the gen-x sits to power my diy beckett skimmer. The sides of the tank and door panels are 1/8 thick pine boards that I had left over from resawing another project. It was a great project. the first large piece of furniture that I designed by myself. pics to follow TP Last edited by tommyp : 12-17-2003 at 07:19 PM.

12-15-2003, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
openbrain Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thats ok, Chris. Your just lucky you have a TB avatar.... Even though I'm a Pats fan, I've liked Tampa for a long time. Years ago Teri and I joked about moving south, to Tampa, it was one of those long ccccccoold winters. Ever since then I've kept an eye on them. Last year I was the only one in Teri's pool that picked Tampa to go all the way. __________________ Don ---------- Then it comes to be that soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way

12-15-2003, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
openbrain Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Tp, What do you mean you haven't achieved master status, that stand looks great!!!!! I especially like the way you shaped the face frame. __________________ Don ---------- Then it comes to be that soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way

12-15-2003, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks Don Yeah thanks, I am using the curved leg design on the stand on a cherry/tile kitchen table that I am making right now. I love snow days! I think it is going to be a motif of my future designs. The only thing that i am scared of is that the stand is realitively tall and so is my tank so it tend to be a little tippy. My hood though is very ghetto and due for a revamp. Already frag trading mushrooms from you guys!!! thanks TP

12-15-2003, 03:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
openbrain Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Is the back of the tank going to be against a wall? If so find a stud in the wall and mount a strap from the the stand to the stud in the wall, the higher on the stand the better. But you probably already knew that __________________ Don ---------- Then it comes to be that soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way

12-17-2003, 07:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	new stand pics doors closed Last edited by tommyp : 12-17-2003 at 07:15 PM.

12-17-2003, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	stand pics doors open

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