DIY 110gal stand and canopy build

[mikem]

You might be right. I just don't feel satisfied if it's not my best work.

 

[mikem]

A few canopy shots. Still not finished yet, but was able to get tank up and running.

 

[mikem]

Sorry. Shrank it down to message board size. Don't know what happened.

 

[mott768]

Looks Great Mike, Love the cabinet work ;D

 

[Phyl]

looks Great, Mike!

 

[mikem]

I hung a sien net behind it to see what it looks like. If I leave it like that, I'll have to hang something else behind that to hide the wall. I'll get a pic now.
Thanks again everyone.

 

[mikem]

 

[JohnS_323]

Wow Mike, that really came out great! I really like the look of it. It's classy but not gaudy. Very very nice!

 

[mikem]

Thanks John.
Did you see how I bent the rosettes around the contour of the lid? I bet you didn't know I own a wood bender and a wood stretcher.

 

[JohnS_323]

Thanks John.
Did you see how I bent the rosettes around the contour of the lid? I bet you didn't know I own a wood bender and a wood stretcher.

LOL! There have been plenty of times I wished I had a wood strecther! The rosettes look really nice like that. Great technique.

 

[Phyl]

There have been plenty of times I wished I had a wood strecther!

8)

 

[mikem]

I always ask my new guys to get me them tools out of the tool boxes. You should see the things they bring back. We sit for an hour laughing at them. That tells us what kind of experience they have.

 

[mikem]

My theory. Cut the piece a 1/4 inch bigger and see if it fits. You can always cut another blade with off.

 

[JohnS_323]

I was in charge of the stock room/tool cage for a company I worked for. You wouldn't believe the stuff people were sent to get. I was always being asked for Left Handed Allen Wrenches and Metric Adjustable Wrenches. The best was the new guy who came up to me and asked for a can of "Elbow Grease". I still laugh when I think about that one!

 

[mikem]

Haven't tried that one yet. I'll have to remember it.

 

[pnoyreefer]

how the hell I miss this awesome thread!!!!!.. Mike everything looks awesome and I really like the stand and the canopy look.. Now I believe on the saying " wanna be like Mike"

 

[Treadingwater]

The canopy looks beautiful Mike!! Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[MadReefer]

Mike,
The canopy and stand are awesome, excellent work. As far as the tools go if you need more than a hammer, wrench, saw or screw driver don't ask me.

Mark

 

[mikem]

Thanks guys.
Mark, you crack me up.

 

[jazzsam]

how the hell I miss this awesome thread!!!!!.. Mike everything looks awesome and I really like the stand and the canopy look.. Now I believe on the saying " wanna be like Mike"

I second that one!