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biecacka · 06/02/2013, 06:17 PM

Think something like his would work to support the doors?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Magne...k#.UaviwMu9KK0

Corey

peppie · 06/03/2013, 10:20 PM

It would most likely hold the doors in place. But over time I think the adhesive tape portion would wear out an unstick itself.
I also wonder if it would rust.
Goggle Rare Earth Magnets. That is what I have used in the past. You can order them from Rockler Woodworking.

peppie · 06/03/2013, 10:22 PM

Here is the link
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...3&site=ROCKLER

biecacka · 06/03/2013, 11:36 PM

Peppie, which ones do you think will work best? Is it the full piece or do I order magnets, washers, mounting cups too?

Corey

owenspackman · 06/04/2013, 06:56 PM

check my build thread for door magnets. I went to Home Depot and purchase some rectangular magnets, about $4 for a pack of 2. I have one on each top corner, with the opposite magnet epoxied onto the inside of the cabinet. Doors stay nicely in place and can easily be removed or access to the sump / maintenance.

biecacka · 06/04/2013, 09:04 PM

Yea I actually picked up some similar today from HD and some rails for the front doors. I'm going to get the wood cut this week for the doors and hope to finish up the stand ASAP

Corey

peppie · 06/04/2013, 09:36 PM

This is how I used the rare earth magnets on a stand built for a local reefer

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2246724

woodwrangler · 06/04/2013, 09:57 PM

Plastic door catches

biecacka · 06/05/2013, 08:34 PM

Peppie, thatis genius my friend!

Woodwrangler that too is a great idea to consider

Corey

peppie · 06/05/2013, 08:57 PM

Have you cut any plexi yet?

biecacka · 06/05/2013, 08:59 PM

Just into the sized sections.
Corey

biecacka · 06/09/2013, 09:30 PM

PROGRESS!!!!!!

Yeah baby! It's getting closer. I need to finish up my stand I hope this week

Corey

peppie · 06/09/2013, 11:12 PM

How are you prepping your edges?
And are you using pins?
Weldon 3,4, or 5??

SPotter · 06/10/2013, 08:55 AM

looks awesome Corey!!!!! what are the dimensions again?

Newbie Aquarist · 06/10/2013, 09:03 AM

Progress is good good.

biecacka · 06/10/2013, 07:47 PM

48/48/24

Lots of elbow grease to prep it. Lil alcohol n lot of rubbing.
I'll try to get some close up pictures of seams as we put the bottom/top on

Corey

biecacka · 06/15/2013, 08:29 AM

Back to the stand! I hope to get it up and painted this weekend and finally assembled Monday night. My skimmer should be coming along too

Now I am really starting to need to figure out my drain/return situation. I am thinking 1.5 inch holes. 3 for drains and 2 for returns. Anyone with some input on this? Too much, just right, I have no clue

Corey

owenspackman · 06/16/2013, 08:34 AM

Wow that looks awesome. Those of the dimensions I wish I went with instead of 48x36. Looking great!

peppie · 06/16/2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

48/48/24

Lots of elbow grease to prep it. Lil alcohol n lot of rubbing.
I'll try to get some close up pictures of seams as we put the bottom/top on

Corey

Not sure I understand the rubbing part of the prep????

biecacka · 06/16/2013, 08:45 PM

Lol elbow grease is opening cold ones!!! Rubbing the sweat off the bottles.
Used the pin method. On these sides being assembled I did more watching then helping. I have never built a tank before so I helped a bit but watched more. For the top and bottom though I will help more

Few pictures of painting the stand.
Happy Father's Day to me, my mom helping paint it

Daughter too,

My turn,

One down.....

Corey

sirreal63 · 06/16/2013, 08:58 PM

Looking great Corey! How soon until the tank is ready?

biecacka · 06/16/2013, 09:05 PM

Thanks jack! I'm hoping another week or so for the tank. Pressure is on me to get the stand ready. Figure one more water change on my rock as it cycles then I should be good to go. I hope!!!

Corey

sirreal63 · 06/16/2013, 09:09 PM

As I know all too well, the hard part is getting the stand just right. The tank can sit until everything else is perfect. I had my tank before I started on the stand, it about killed my patience, but I persevered.

biecacka · 06/16/2013, 09:18 PM

Yes you did. That tank of yours is awesome. Yes you are right, the tank can wait if needed for a complete stand and cycle of rock. Skimmer should be getting built too.

Corey

sirreal63 · 06/16/2013, 09:22 PM

Thanks, it is getting there, I regret not getting a 48x48x24, those are just great dimensions, but at least I have the only one like mine.

06/04/2013, 09:57 PM	#158
woodwrangler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 804	Plastic door catches __________________ "Dream * Design * Build" Current Tank Info: 125 Rimless LeeMar - 48"x30"x20"

06/10/2013, 08:55 AM	#164
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	looks awesome Corey!!!!! what are the dimensions again? __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

06/16/2013, 08:58 PM	#171
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Looking great Corey! How soon until the tank is ready? __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/16/2013, 09:09 PM	#173
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	As I know all too well, the hard part is getting the stand just right. The tank can sit until everything else is perfect. I had my tank before I started on the stand, it about killed my patience, but I persevered. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/16/2013, 09:22 PM	#175
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Thanks, it is getting there, I regret not getting a 48x48x24, those are just great dimensions, but at least I have the only one like mine. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/02/2013, 06:17 PM	#151
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Think something like his would work to support the doors? http://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Magne...k#.UaviwMu9KK0 Corey

06/03/2013, 10:20 PM	#152
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	It would most likely hold the doors in place. But over time I think the adhesive tape portion would wear out an unstick itself. I also wonder if it would rust. Goggle Rare Earth Magnets. That is what I have used in the past. You can order them from Rockler Woodworking.

06/03/2013, 10:22 PM	#153
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	Here is the link http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...3&site=ROCKLER

06/03/2013, 11:36 PM	#154
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Peppie, which ones do you think will work best? Is it the full piece or do I order magnets, washers, mounting cups too? Corey

06/04/2013, 06:56 PM	#155
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	check my build thread for door magnets. I went to Home Depot and purchase some rectangular magnets, about $4 for a pack of 2. I have one on each top corner, with the opposite magnet epoxied onto the inside of the cabinet. Doors stay nicely in place and can easily be removed or access to the sump / maintenance.

06/04/2013, 09:04 PM	#156
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Yea I actually picked up some similar today from HD and some rails for the front doors. I'm going to get the wood cut this week for the doors and hope to finish up the stand ASAP Corey

06/04/2013, 09:36 PM	#157
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	This is how I used the rare earth magnets on a stand built for a local reefer http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2246724

06/05/2013, 08:34 PM	#159
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Peppie, thatis genius my friend! Woodwrangler that too is a great idea to consider Corey

06/05/2013, 08:57 PM	#160
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	Have you cut any plexi yet?

06/05/2013, 08:59 PM	#161
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Just into the sized sections. Corey

06/09/2013, 09:30 PM	#162
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	PROGRESS!!!!!! Yeah baby! It's getting closer. I need to finish up my stand I hope this week Corey

06/09/2013, 11:12 PM	#163
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	How are you prepping your edges? And are you using pins? Weldon 3,4, or 5??

06/10/2013, 09:03 AM	#165
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Progress is good good.

06/10/2013, 07:47 PM	#166
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	48/48/24 Lots of elbow grease to prep it. Lil alcohol n lot of rubbing. I'll try to get some close up pictures of seams as we put the bottom/top on Corey

06/15/2013, 08:29 AM	#167
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Back to the stand! I hope to get it up and painted this weekend and finally assembled Monday night. My skimmer should be coming along too Now I am really starting to need to figure out my drain/return situation. I am thinking 1.5 inch holes. 3 for drains and 2 for returns. Anyone with some input on this? Too much, just right, I have no clue Corey

06/16/2013, 08:34 AM	#168
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	Wow that looks awesome. Those of the dimensions I wish I went with instead of 48x36. Looking great!

06/16/2013, 08:45 PM	#170
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Lol elbow grease is opening cold ones!!! Rubbing the sweat off the bottles. Used the pin method. On these sides being assembled I did more watching then helping. I have never built a tank before so I helped a bit but watched more. For the top and bottom though I will help more Few pictures of painting the stand. Happy Father's Day to me, my mom helping paint it Daughter too, My turn, One down..... Corey

06/16/2013, 09:05 PM	#172
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Thanks jack! I'm hoping another week or so for the tank. Pressure is on me to get the stand ready. Figure one more water change on my rock as it cycles then I should be good to go. I hope!!! Corey

06/16/2013, 09:18 PM	#174
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Yes you did. That tank of yours is awesome. Yes you are right, the tank can wait if needed for a complete stand and cycle of rock. Skimmer should be getting built too. Corey