Paul Higashikawa

Awesome job, Jason! 'Course, ya know that means you might have to take orders from some of us here in the future I like mine gun metalic just fine, haha!

But seriously, good effort and great work! It is ADA-worthy Amano would be very proud!

TNguyen

Nicely done! 5 month on the floor? That's it! I'm with John, little over a year and counting. Thanks for showing. Maybe now I can start getting thing together and start building.

Cheers,
Thanh

slickwillislim

I don't want to get to off topic but I used oil based primer, but I didn't use oil based paint. You live and you learn.

Bert H

Nicely done, Jason. When are you going to start setting up the tank?

Jason Baliban

Troy McClure - no prob, i hope it helped you picture what was going on

slickwillislim - The formica is only about an 1/8 of an inch thick...if that. I would say there is about 1/4" inch of a lip on all side of the tank after the formica was added. Its not a perfect fit, but i really wasnt going for 100% flush. I dont have the tools to do that. I literally have about 250 bucks worth of tools to work with, and for you tool people, you know that is terrible!!! HAHAHA The grommets were thought of after i started the stand. I was sitting at my desk and just looked at one on my desk, and got googling....and their they were Im not sure what i am going to do with the lights yet. I have two solar I's to hang over the thing. I am leaning towards building something into the stand or around the stand to hang them. I doubt i will do the ceiling thing.

Paul - I dont think i will build many more. Really, it did take me a lot of time to make. Im sure with some nice tools, i could cut that time in half, and then it might be worth it to make more of them. HAHA

Bert - I am setting it up at the next meeting....june 16th. I better get working on the lights

Thanh and john - Its funny how we can resist setting up these tanks right away

Thanks guys

jB

David Hui

Jason, beautiful stand.

jazzlvr123

you just inspired me to build a custom stand for my new 60x30x36cm ADA tank, im going to follow your plans as intricately as i can you did a great job!!

net

Good job!

marke14

This stand looks awesome.

DIY done right - the cuts on your hands are worth it!

Jason Baliban

Next I had to hang the lights. I was pretty sure that i didnt want to drill into my ceiling, so i needed to make a stand. This is what i came up with.



jB