Modernizing my 12 year old 150G - Page 4

ZeeSparrow · 05/09/2015, 08:41 AM

Fantastic thread! Really enjoying your story telling ability. Kept relating parts to my husband as I read along so he knew I wasn't the only one with these issues. Lol. Almost makes me wish I had created my build thread sooner in the process. You could have had some laughs at my struggles. I have zero experience with wood working and could really relate to your canopy build.

My stand (75g linked above) is based on RocketEngineer's design. I went with shaker style doors to avoid the miter corner crap, except on the trim for the stand itself. For that I had help though.

Of course, my dad doesn't have much wood working experience either but he's worked with steel for 40 years so some of the same principles apply.

Sold my Vulcan (only a 900 and it was too big for me) so wouldn't mind more pictures of the bike either!

Subscribed for more entertainment... And to celebrate when you get it all done!

smedlin · 05/09/2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeSparrow

Fantastic thread! Really enjoying your story telling ability.

Sold my Vulcan (only a 900 and it was too big for me) so wouldn't mind more pictures of the bike either!

The bike is my "toy". I'm constantly changing something on it.

Below is a pic from 3 years ago and I've changed a lot of things since then, but it's still one of my favorite pictures.

I had talked my wife into posing for me.

I call this pic "The two things I Ride the Most"

Here is a picture of the canopy with the doors on it.

I need to put some fans in it, to blow across the water. But that may wait until after I do the stand.

Not to bad for zero work working experience.

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smedlin · 05/09/2015, 01:58 PM

That was suppose to say "Not to bad for zero wood working experience."

Wonder why I can't edit it... odd.

maxxII · 05/10/2015, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by smedlin

The bike is my "toy". I'm constantly changing something on it.

Below is a pic from 3 years ago and I've changed a lot of things since then, but it's still one of my favorite pictures.

I had talked my wife into posing for me.

I call this pic "The two things I Ride the Most"

OMG!!!

Look!

A light house!!!!!

maxxII · 05/11/2015, 04:30 PM

I guess my humor fell flat....
Sorry about that.

Beautiful wife and beautiful bike.

H2oGarden · 05/11/2015, 06:52 PM

Great thread, I noticed there isn't a seat for her in back...

smedlin · 05/11/2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by maxxII

I guess my humor fell flat....
Sorry about that.

Beautiful wife and beautiful bike.

Flat??

Ain't nothing in that picture that is "flat"

smedlin · 05/11/2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by H2oGarden

Great thread, I noticed there isn't a seat for her in back...

I have a full "two-up" I can swap on there when she wants to ride; seat, sissy bar, even windshield and lowers if needed.

smedlin · 05/11/2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smedlin

My tank has glass lids on it. I only use one though, the one on the left side.

For some reason, the fish will splash the water on that side of the tank, but not the other side. Probably has to do with the height of the rocks in that area.

So, I ordered a replacement lid. The one I have is 13 years old, and kind of scratched up. I wanted a nice new clear one.

I placed my order in, was VERY clear on the measurements. Got the new lid in yesterday, and wouldn't you know, every dimension is to small. They didn't make it to my measurements.

Continues to just sum up this entire project...

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I FINALLY got the replacement lid in today. The lid to replace the replacement? Re-Replacement?

Took three weeks to get the "Re-Re" in.

And.. it was the EXACT SAME measurements as the first (and wrong) lid they sent me.

Exact same. I can't use it. It's to small and would fall into the tank.

I just can't seem to win. 2 steps forward, 1 step back.. 2 steps forward, 1 step back.

O... wow... I get it! I'm in Texas and that's the Texas Two Step!!!

2 steps forward, 1 step back.

I should have known I was doing some sort of stupid line dancing.

****ed about the lid.

I think karma is getting back at me for all the mean things I've done in my life.

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perkint · 05/12/2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by maxxII

I guess my humor fell flat....
Sorry about that.

Beautiful wife and beautiful bike.

It didn't fall flat, just too many of the responses that sprang to mind were not appropriate

Tim

maxxII · 05/12/2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by smedlin

Flat??

Ain't nothing in that picture that is "flat"

Walked right into that one....

maxxII · 05/12/2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by perkint

It didn't fall flat, just too many of the responses that sprang to mind were not appropriate

Tim

Yeah, I was struggling to come up with something funny yet, not a violation of the UA as well.....fine line to walk on this forum in this instance.

Smedlin......Stop kicking puppies and you might get some good karma and manage to get this finished....sometime this year...

Breadman03 · 06/06/2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smedlin

I FINALLY got the replacement lid in today. The lid to replace the replacement? Re-Replacement?

Took three weeks to get the "Re-Re" in.

And.. it was the EXACT SAME measurements as the first (and wrong) lid they sent me.

Exact same. I can't use it. It's to small and would fall into the tank.

I just can't seem to win. 2 steps forward, 1 step back.. 2 steps forward, 1 step back.

O... wow... I get it! I'm in Texas and that's the Texas Two Step!!!

2 steps forward, 1 step back.

I should have known I was doing some sort of stupid line dancing.

****ed about the lid.

I think karma is getting back at me for all the mean things I've done in my life.

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I would strongly consider cutting a piece of scrap plywood to the exact dimensions you want, drop it off at the shop, and tell them that you want glass at that exact dimension, and that they can call you when they've confirmed the glass matches the wood.

maxxII · 06/08/2015, 10:32 AM

smedlin,
You still alive or did the wife kill you for posting that picture on this thread?

latino277 · 06/08/2015, 02:12 PM

LMAO... The 2 things he can't ride anymore.... sorry couldn't help it.

smedlin · 06/12/2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by maxxII

smedlin,
You still alive or did the wife kill you for posting that picture on this thread?

lol.. sorry.

Things got REALLY hectic at my house the past month.

My youngest son graduated from college (so went out of town for that..)

Memorial weekend... my step daughters finishing school for the year.. my birthday, my oldest son's birthday, my youngest step daughters birthday... etc etc etc.

I was talking to the wife just last night how I REALLY need to do the stand..

MeghanisradxD · 11/25/2015, 01:47 PM

Any updates on this?

kenneth wolfe · 12/01/2015, 11:09 PM

that's texas city, the "sky line drive" spent some nights out there

mr9iron · 12/02/2015, 08:49 AM

Tagging along for the hilarity. Keep up the good work.

Chrisq0904 · 02/05/2016, 03:53 PM

any updates?

smedlin · 02/08/2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenneth wolfe

that's texas city, the "sky line drive" spent some nights out there

That be correct.. I live in Texas City.

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Originally Posted by MeghanisradxD

Any updates on this?

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Originally Posted by mr9iron

Tagging along for the hilarity. Keep up the good work.

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Originally Posted by Chrisq0904

any updates?

I'm really sorry for not updating anything.

My "shop" is in my garage. There is a month or so (here in South Texas) where ya just don't wanna do any type of work in the garage.. just to hot.

Plus.. back in August I bought a spiffy new toy.. a new truck, and then spent the next few months modding it. My time (and money) went into it for awhile.

however, I'm ready to start back on this and build the stand. I told the wife that this morning, and she simply rolled her eyes. No respect.. no respect at all.

I went back just now and re-read this thread. The Poo Doors made me laugh again. It really was that bad...

I'm sure the amusement will continue.

It would be nice if the rest of this thread turns out to be just "wow, look how great this turned out!.."

But it will probably be "wow, look what a piece of crap I just built!"

.

kenneth wolfe · 02/09/2016, 12:29 PM

Im from Texas City..

smedlin · 02/09/2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenneth wolfe

Im from Texas City..

Small freaking world

Cobrasvt1999 · 02/09/2016, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smedlin

That be correct.. I live in Texas City.
I'm really sorry for not updating anything.

My "shop" is in my garage. There is a month or so (here in South Texas) where ya just don't wanna do any type of work in the garage.. just to hot.

Plus.. back in August I bought a spiffy new toy.. a new truck, and then spent the next few months modding it. My time (and money) went into it for awhile.

however, I'm ready to start back on this and build the stand. I told the wife that this morning, and she simply rolled her eyes. No respect.. no respect at all.

I went back just now and re-read this thread. The Poo Doors made me laugh again. It really was that bad...

I'm sure the amusement will continue.

It would be nice if the rest of this thread turns out to be just "wow, look how great this turned out!.."

But it will probably be "wow, look what a piece of crap I just built!"

.

I think you need to resize your garage... Thats one heck of a truck!

smedlin · 02/23/2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobrasvt1999

I think you need to resize your garage...

Ugh, you have NO ideal how true that is.

soo, I bought a 4wheeler last week. The wife has been wanting one for awhile...

I keep it in the garage.. but I already also have a motorcycle in there (on a lift). Soo.. not much room.

Now, the wife is ragging on me cause I ALSO have now started on the new stand.

Jeez, I bought the 4wheeler cause SHE wanted one.. and now she's going all evil cause it's taking up room in the garage.

Just can't satisfy some people...

Anyways, I finally started on the stand.

The wife asked how long THIS is going to take. I said I really don't know.

She snarled and stalked off. I swear I heard some sort of demon/witch chanting under her breath.. with my name being repeated.

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05/09/2015, 08:41 AM	#76
ZeeSparrow Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 788	Fantastic thread! Really enjoying your story telling ability. Kept relating parts to my husband as I read along so he knew I wasn't the only one with these issues. Lol. Almost makes me wish I had created my build thread sooner in the process. You could have had some laughs at my struggles. I have zero experience with wood working and could really relate to your canopy build. My stand (75g linked above) is based on RocketEngineer's design. I went with shaker style doors to avoid the miter corner crap, except on the trim for the stand itself. For that I had help though. Of course, my dad doesn't have much wood working experience either but he's worked with steel for 40 years so some of the same principles apply. Sold my Vulcan (only a 900 and it was too big for me) so wouldn't mind more pictures of the bike either! Subscribed for more entertainment... And to celebrate when you get it all done! __________________ Build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2499447 Current Tank Info: 75G w/29G sump, Reefbreeders Photon 48, RO Classic 110-INT, Jebao DCT-8000, 2xJebao RW-8, 2xEheim Jager 150W heaters, Tunze Osmolator ATO, TLF GFO

05/09/2015, 01:58 PM	#78
smedlin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South of Houston, Texas Posts: 339	That was suppose to say "Not to bad for zero wood working experience." Wonder why I can't edit it... odd. __________________ 150G - 14 years old. In process of modernizing it. Read about my sad attempt here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2490690

05/11/2015, 04:30 PM	#80
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	I guess my humor fell flat.... Sorry about that. Beautiful wife and beautiful bike. __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

06/08/2015, 10:32 AM	#89
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	smedlin, You still alive or did the wife kill you for posting that picture on this thread? __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

12/02/2015, 08:49 AM	#94
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Tagging along for the hilarity. Keep up the good work. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

05/11/2015, 06:52 PM	#81
H2oGarden Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 52	Great thread, I noticed there isn't a seat for her in back...

06/08/2015, 02:12 PM	#90
latino277 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: long island, NY Posts: 223	LMAO... The 2 things he can't ride anymore.... sorry couldn't help it.

11/25/2015, 01:47 PM	#92
MeghanisradxD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 183	Any updates on this?

12/01/2015, 11:09 PM	#93
kenneth wolfe Moved On Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Galveston Co. Posts: 853	that's texas city, the "sky line drive" spent some nights out there

02/05/2016, 03:53 PM	#95
Chrisq0904 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 1,209	any updates?

02/09/2016, 12:29 PM	#97
kenneth wolfe Moved On Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Galveston Co. Posts: 853	Im from Texas City..