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Step 21: Top it off with a nice matching canopy. Once completed and ready to go, you can start construction of a nice matching canopy. [IMG]
Step 20: Put your hard work to some use. That’s it. You’re done. Get that tank filled back up, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. [IMG]
Step 19: Preparing for the tank One last order of business before we can put this project to work. Have the Empty tank ready for this step. Apply a...
Step 18: Adding the hardware Measure and mark the holes for your hinges and door handles. Pre-drill the holes taking extreme care not to drill the...
Step 17: A few coats of Polyurethane Well, we’re nearly finished now. A few coats of Polyurethane will seal up the wood for protection from the...
Step 16: A bit more reveling. Once the stain has dried completely, it’s time to take another peek at the overall look. The difference this time is,...
Step 15: Adding a bit of color. All right, break time is over, and just because we’re done building, doesn’t mean the work is finished. It’s time to...
Step 14: Sanding, and lots of it. It’s now time to go over your project with a bit of sandpaper. Check and sand every inch of your routered cuts...
Step 13: Wrapping up the construction process While the doors are drying, measure the distance between the top and bottom trims at the two front...
Step 12c: Creating the doors Once all of the doorframe pieces have been cut, routered, and grooved as required, it’s time to cut the center of the...
Step 12b: Creating the doors Once these pieces are cut, it will be necessary to cut a ¼” groove along the inner edge of your doorframe pieces in...
Step 12a: Creating the doors The doors are made by creating a frame from the 1x3s, with a plywood center. Make a measurement of the height needed...
Step 11: Cut and attach the trim Cut horizontal 45-degree angles on the trim pieces. It is best to start with the front, measuring each piece and...
Step 10: Time to add a decorative look Cut one 55” piece, and two 17” pieces from each of the two 8’ 1x4s. This will leave two 8” inch pieces...
Step 9b: Attach the sides and front When attaching the front center ply, I recommend nailing only the top and bottom, and then clamping it down with...
Step 9a: Attach the sides and front Glue and nail with 1” finishing nails, the sides and fronts. Make sure to keep the nails fairly close to the...
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