Recent content by Darkfeather

And this is where we stand.... (excuse the pun)... I just ordered 1/2 gallon of 635 Epoxy Resin System from US Composites. I will "Glass" all of the seams to add durability and then cover the rest of the plywood with just the epoxy resin. I debated on how I would waterproof the aquarium and read...

Access door open Lid open Checking to make sure "The Minnow" fits in the display portion. "The Minnow" is an exact 1/2 scale model of a classic "fish" surfboard that is mounted on a piece of driftwood I found in Kilmarnock, VA

Molding attached .... very pleased with the way it turned out

I wanted a decorative molding to give the cabinet a more refined appearance, to purchase an Oak dental molding of this size would have ran around $175... I made if for $35 and 2 hours worth of work I use 2" pvc pieces that I cut a slit into to apply pressure to the 1 1/4" blocks that form...

Installed the door that I made to hide the biological filter, light controls and junction boxes for all the electrical wiring Sliding access door for the lower display case

Dual action lid with both full top and access doors propped open Just access door propped open

Frame complete, starting to add 3/4" Oak plywood that will form the aquarium The section beneath the tank will be a display case for a piece of artwork that I created a few years back Dry fitting the hood, this will be a "dual action" hood as it will have a smaller access door for feeding.

While I am new to constructing aquariums I have spent a majority of my life keeping fish and for several years worked part time at fish store while I was in the Navy. For the past 10 years or so I have spent most of my "off" time building custom hollow core wooden Surfboards, Paipo, and Stand...