saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 So I figured I should start a build thread since everything is kinda coming together. As you may know the 125 is being drilled and I'm hoping to pick it up Friday night or sat morning. Last night I sanded the stand for the tanks for about an hour and a half added a little more wood fill and sanded after I got home from work today. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I then got the doors off and kind of cleaned up the entire room, and spent the past 2 hours staining the entire front of the stand. I got tired so I'm leaving the sides for tomorrow but it's looking pretty good so far and a second coat will really clean it all up. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looking great....except the hands. Rubber gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I thought about it but I figured it will all come out with some mineral salts. Most of it did. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I thought about it but I figured it will all come out with some mineral salts. Most of it did. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Looks great. Can't wait to start mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looks great. Can't wait to start mineThanksSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looks like fun! Sent from my Star Trek communicator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Stand looks great! Definitely get yourself some gloves. You don't want that in your bloodstream, and it really dries out some people's skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thanks, and I will be having gloves for the second coat tonight Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looking good. How long is that stand? Looks 10' long in the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I like it.Thank you. My dad was unsure at first because he's not a big fan of red but I love it.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looking good. How long is that stand? Looks 10' long in the pics.It's 12' (13' if you include the overhang and crown molding)Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Wow. Your not messing around. You need an 8' tank on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Wow. Your not messing around. You need an 8' tank on there.I wish I had 1 huge tank going on it but at the moment I couldn't afford something that big so I have the 125 and a 150 that I found for $75 that I replaced the bottom on.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewc2011 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I wish I had 1 huge tank going on it but at the moment I couldn't afford something that big so I have the 125 and a 150 that I found for $75 that I replaced the bottom on. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Are you placing them tight side to side? Sent from my 6045O using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Are you placing them tight side to side? Sent from my 6045O using Tapatalk No the 125 is 6'×18"×24" and the 150 is 4'×2'×30" so they will each have a side with 2' in between.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Also just for anybody wondering what they might use. I ran out of my other wood filler so my dad grabbed some by 3M to fill the screw and nail holes. It DOES NOT stain very well as you can see in the picture. My dad wanted to resand over all of them and restain, and I said no way. We decided it gives it character and the second coat tonight should cover it better. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I doubt that will be too noticeable with a second coat and some varnish. I like the red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I doubt that will be too noticeable with a second coat and some varnish. I like the red!ThanksSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedout900 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Looks good man, the red was a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Looks good man, the red was a good choice.Thanks! It was either that or a dark chestnut.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just stained the sides and wore gloves so the hands are clean! Gonna give the whole stand a second coat tomorrow and hopefully pick up the 125 but we'll see. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFitz Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 If the spots still show up, you can hide them. When you're ready for polyurethane, by mix a few drops of stin with a few drops of polyurethane, and then paint the spots with it. Use a qtip or a tiny artists brush and take your time. Let it dry before you do your first coat of thane, and then just polyurethane it like normal, and the spots should pretty much disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 If the spots still show up, you can hide them. When you're ready for polyurethane, by mix a few drops of stin with a few drops of polyurethane, and then paint the spots with it. Use a qtip or a tiny artists brush and take your time. Let it dry before you do your first coat of thane, and then just polyurethane it like normal, and the spots should pretty much disappear. Thanks I'll have to try thatSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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