Saltwater & Reef

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 02:19 AM

Yeah.. its kinda cheap, but seriously what do you guys think. SM has got me thinkin about my stand, but i really am on a tight budget as i am saving up for LR.

It seems to have good reviews and all, so what you peoples think?

Amazon.com: Penn Plax Aquarium Tank Stand 55 Gallon: Kitchen & Dining

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 02:24 AM

If you have access to tools/the room to work I would suggest just building yourself a stand. Or just reinforcing your current stand.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 02:26 AM

yeah see, that was also another option i was thinking of. My stand right now is solid oak wood and is pretty **** sturdy. (already held my tank filled with lots of decor in it perfectly) So i was thinking maybe i should just add some more reinforcement to it. And actually, i think thats what i'll do. Thank you razorback.

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 02:30 AM

No problem if you need any help/ideas for reinforcing it drop me a message I've been known to dabble in wood working and love over engineering for stregth.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 02:32 AM

If i need anything or ideas i certainly will contact you. Thank you very much. I completely forgot that my dad has our entire garage dedicated to tools and a workshop area. Thanks for that reminder! ;D

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 02:35 AM

That's always nice to know you have access to I don't know what I would do without the shop on my property the things a practical full stocked wood shop with tons of tools.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 02:41 AM

Thats awesome. Im sure ours isnt as extensive as far as tools go, but my dads got like 2-3 huge toolbox's with tons of stuff in there. Plus hes always working out there so i can see what hes got to say about it.

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 02:41 AM

Some random pictures of the shop since the subject came up

Last but not least the refreshments locker

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 04:28 AM

****!!! Thats one crazy workshop you got there!! I love it! You really have got a huge range of things to use. Awesome.

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 04:32 AM

Yeah it come in handy when I need to fabricate something up in a hurry, also gives me a chance to get away from the house.

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 04:34 AM

Never know when you might need one of these rofl.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 04:35 AM

**** yeah. In our garage my dads got like 2 of those really huge snap-on toolboxes except they're different brands. And then a smaller one with like powertools and a really neat'o blowtorch lol. Ahh.. brings back memories to those pyro years where fire was just about everything. xD

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by linksyz

**** yeah. In our garage my dads got like 2 of those really huge snap-on toolboxes except they're different brands. And then a smaller one with like powertools and a really neat'o blowtorch lol. Ahh.. brings back memories to those pyro years where fire was just about everything. xD

I have yet to grow out of the pyro stage hence why I jump at any chance to bust this bad boy out.

Also comes in handy for oxyacetylene bombs.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 04:41 AM

Is that a welder?

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by linksyz

Is that a welder?

I can use it for welting but mainly use it as a cutting torch here's my main welder.

Have a TIG trigger for it too in case I ever want to weld some aluminum.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 04:48 AM

rofllll. Now those are some machines i would like to own someday. They do cost a pretty penny on the market though :/ Nice set of.. everything! you've got there lol. What you've got there is what you really call a fully equipped workshop.

RazorbacksFan · 07-26-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by linksyz

rofllll. Now those are some machines i would like to own someday. They do cost a pretty penny on the market though :/ Nice set of.. everything! you've got there lol. What you've got there is what you really call a fully equipped workshop.

You don't want to know how much that welder cost Snap-On stuff is definitely not cheap. Thanks it helps that I have a bunch of the stuff from when my gandpa was a heavy machinery mechanic/operator.

**Zer0** · 07-26-2009, 04:56 AM

Yeah, i've been told that snap-on is one of those high-end brands so i wasnt expecting you to say it was cheap lol. Actually, funny story, my grandpa was also a heavy machinery operator. Dont really know what he did, but him and my dad say it was all heavy machinery, steel, welding, and ear defening loud noises every day. He even owned his own store at one point. But anyways, cool stuff.