MikMcgyver's 125 Build

[Alexander]

electric are really nice as far as functionality too... but really easy to strip some stuff out.

 

[MikMcgyver]

The Makitas are pretty decent with the Lithium Ion batteries. Really lightweight. I use one at work for putting up in-cieling speakers. That 18v DeWalt gets heavy really fast...

 

[Alexander]

lithium ion is where its at too

 

[joeman]

congratulations on your tank - the stand looks awsome.... looking forward to the rest of this thread as you put it all together.... Not quite as good as being able to do it yourself, but pretty close :-)

 

[MikMcgyver]

Only prob is not even half the torque of the 18v dewalt..

More pics

All Done here... Looks like it did before I started. Wife asked what I did all day. Showed her the back and she was suprised. This thing will hold a frickin baby elephant...The only functional drawer is the center one. Its ok, the others were junk drawers anyways.. All 3 doors open and close. Decent access to all areas I need... Plus the back is wide open anyways..

 

[Alexander]

again great stand. and you could set that kiddie pool up as a QT haha

 

[MikMcgyver]

Am getting my sump tommorrow, will toss it in, move it back into the house and start shopping for pumps and my skimmer... Tank will be here in a few days...

 

[reeffreak]

Thats one good looking stand.It looks so much better than my AGA modern oak stand.

I like tank build threads so keep posting.BTW,welcome to the big tank club.

 

[MikMcgyver]

WoooooHooooo! BIG tanker!

 

[Piggy]

Stand looks great. Keep posting step by step pics. I love these threads.

 

[fishbait]

that's a really nice stand. much better looking than the cheap made particle board stands that they sell for a arm and a leg.
i love build threads too. keep the pic's coming for every little step made. and i'll be here panting and waiting to see them.

 

[jhnrb]

Great stand. keep us posted on your progress.

 

[RigoSharon]

nery nice...probably ill call you to do mine..

 

[MikMcgyver]

Its here!!!!!

The sump and a few parts...

The twin mighty Rio HF20's...

The plumbing will start tommorrow, I am tired, going to bed now...

 

[Bifferwine]

Nice looking stuff! Let us know what you think of those Rio HF's. I used to have a 17, but got rid of it and used an Eheim instead because I found the Rio way too noisy.

 

[bobby]

WOW looks great. Very nice stand I like it alot.

 

[MikMcgyver]

My LFS uses them on one of his 150 displays,cant even hear the pumps on. So I thought I would give em a try. Didnt wanna do a magdrive because of the noise...

 

[fishbait]

congrats on the new toys! looks like you got some pretty nice stuff there.

 

[yote]

Cool.Now how long till we see pics with water in it?

 

[Piggy]

Looks like you got a little helper there. Keep updates with lots of pics.