DIY 55 Gallon Tank Stand (step by step with photos)

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by SKAustin, Jan 13, 2007.

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  1. DaDaAtlanta

    DaDaAtlanta Feather Star

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    Awesome job. Do you have the instructions for the canopy, that would be great, I have a stand but need to build a canopy for the 55. K+
     
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  3. Giannis86

    Giannis86 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    very nice build

    I built the frame of my 55gallon stand more or less the same way but i wish i had seen your thread beforehand. I used unnecessarily too much wood lol
     
  4. kzziboy

    kzziboy Astrea Snail

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    I'm in the process right now of following your instructions to a T... The only part that scares me a bit is applying the stain evenly and the poly. I'm also using oak instead of birch. Going good so far!
     
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  5. kzziboy

    kzziboy Astrea Snail

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    It's Finished!!!

    I think it turned out pretty good. I made mine from Oak. Wouldn't have been possible without your easy to follow instructions and pics!
     

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  6. ReefTools

    ReefTools Plankton

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    good work, nice and clean. How long did it take from start to finish?
     
  7. louie101086

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  9. kzziboy

    kzziboy Astrea Snail

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    I have since built a matching canopy.