FTMMWS's 280 build ...

[Riley]

Are you doing a custom wood canopy too? Background or you gunna paint the back?

 

[FTMMWS]

Are you doing a custom wood canopy too? Background or you gunna paint the back?

Thanks moon,,,

Yeah,I'll be making the canopy to match the stand..May need more cedar though..
I have a black painted background now and its getting kinda boring,,well it is boring,,so i'm going to attempt this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868825
.That will be the last thing to work on though..

 

[BillyD918]

grabbing the and following along, love the shadow box idea will be excited to see yours come along!

 

[rdnelson99]

Hey BillyD918, pass the popcorn would you? I want to watch this too.

 

[scottayy]

following, great looking tank

 

[FTMMWS]

Thanks all,,,finished up sanding and routing today..hope to assemble the finishing touches on the stand tomorrow ...Will probably work on the canopy and shadow box while the tank is set-up..I just want to get it up and sell the 125 ASAP

 

[Riley]

If you have problems sellin it around there ill buy it if we can work something out

 

[Psychocircus91]

Wow! following this thread.

 

[FTMMWS]

No major progress,,but sanding and router work is done..Also made a little sill/ledge that wraps around the top of the stand..

 

[carey]

Looks good! Nice touch.

 

[redsea]

No major progress,,but sanding and router work is done..Also made a little sill/ledge that wraps around the top of the stand..

Very nice! Good job!

 

[FTMMWS]

Thanks carey and redsea..
Here it is all sanded and with 4 coats of poly,sanding between each coat too,,time consuming for sure,but the end result is an awesome almost candy apple coat..I'm really happy with how it turned out...Will let it dry over the weekend and hope to be able to start filling this week

 

[slitherbomb]

Just a question, how are you planning to get water out of the tank into the sump? Are you going to install a HOB overflow or is it possible to drill the tank?

 

[FTMMWS]

Just an HOB overflow ,,its all i ever used..Never had drilled tanks...sure it would be nice ,but not a deal breaker

 

[andresdeo]

Great finish, following along!

 

[Jereli]

Gl*******s.com has some nice kits for drilling tanks. I have drilled tanks a couple times and its fairly easy especially if your handy with tools which I see you would have no problems. I would definately look into it if its an option for you rather then using a HOB overflow.

 

[scottayy]

dang that is a nice finish on that! i wouldn't have the patience

 

[spoonman]

That stand is awesome!! Kudos...you got mad skillz!

 

[FTMMWS]

Thanks guys...
Having the right tools and yes scott,patience,,, goes a long way
Not sure which to work on next though,,the canopy or shadowbox ....I'm leaning toward the canopy

 

[andresdeo]

Have you decided for sure the probable stock list. That might give you a better insight to scaping so you can go ahead with the shadowbox, since they interact the most. If not maybe go for the canopy first. What do you think?