Altohombre
The Tennis Pro Reefer
you know what? I think that paint job is pretty damn cool.
My 40 gal build upgrade!
- Thread starter bobby
- Start date
daugherty
part time reefer
looks great keep up the good work
yote
In Memoriam
Bobby,your a hell of a woodscraftsman.Good look stand.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
thanks everyone!
Believe me Yote I'm not that good. Anyone can do it. I just wish I had more time and money to get better at it.
Believe me Yote I'm not that good. Anyone can do it. I just wish I had more time and money to get better at it.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Turned out great!
Can't wait to see it done with the tank on it.
Can't wait to see it done with the tank on it.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Silly, silly boy. Since when is the work ever done?
yote
In Memoriam
When we go on strike and refuse to work untill we get another beer:mrgreen:
RyanG
Reef enthusiast
Merry Christmas Bobby!
bobby
I like to do bad things.
I hear you Biff no matter what there is always something.
I still like Yotes way of thinking though.
I still like Yotes way of thinking though.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
I like the way it looks. Will be waiting for the addition of the doors.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
Well the last couple days I been pondering finishing the inside bottom and side flat, paint it white and leave it open. Main reason is I don't know if I can get my hands on a table saw to make them.
I hope to drill the tank and paint the back of it today if I have time. Just blew in cellulose in my attic last night and today and have to return the machine then finish some trim for my wife.LOL Hopefully I'll get the time today.
Thanks for the comment!
I hope to drill the tank and paint the back of it today if I have time. Just blew in cellulose in my attic last night and today and have to return the machine then finish some trim for my wife.LOL Hopefully I'll get the time today.
Thanks for the comment!
yote
In Memoriam
I hate that blown insulation.I know its supposed to be better,but most folks dont have to work in it.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
No kidding!! It was DUSTY! My mask got clogged a few times and when I pulled it to get a breath it burned. Then every time I touched it I could feel a burn in the cuts on my hands. I woke up this morning with a sore through. This stuff sucks, but they say alot of the times it pays for itself in the first season.
Man I hope it saves me money and was worth the work.
Man I hope it saves me money and was worth the work.
yote
In Memoriam
Saving money dont help if the installation kills ya:mrgreen:
bobby
I like to do bad things.
Yeah LOL No kidding. Well my wife will be happy.LMAO
Just drilled the tank, and finished the second coat of paint. Just waiting for it to dry now.
I have heard several people say the cheap diamond drill bits off of ebay are no good and only work for 3 holes at best. Well I just want to say that is a crock of $hit! I bought mine from LUO I think off of ebay for 10.00 shipped. With that one bit I have drilled about 5 holes then a solid inch thick piece of very dense press wood or fiber board then two pieces of glass and finally my 40 breeder. I think I'll retire it after one or two more holes and thats mainly because when I drilled the wood I bent the middle holes while trying to pop out a piece of wood, and I let a little saltwater get to it and it has some rust on it.
IMHO one tough bit exspecialy for 10.00 shipped.
Anyway I'll have pics soon.
Just drilled the tank, and finished the second coat of paint. Just waiting for it to dry now.
I have heard several people say the cheap diamond drill bits off of ebay are no good and only work for 3 holes at best. Well I just want to say that is a crock of $hit! I bought mine from LUO I think off of ebay for 10.00 shipped. With that one bit I have drilled about 5 holes then a solid inch thick piece of very dense press wood or fiber board then two pieces of glass and finally my 40 breeder. I think I'll retire it after one or two more holes and thats mainly because when I drilled the wood I bent the middle holes while trying to pop out a piece of wood, and I let a little saltwater get to it and it has some rust on it.
IMHO one tough bit exspecialy for 10.00 shipped.
Anyway I'll have pics soon.
yote
In Memoriam
I'd say you got your moneys worth out of that bit.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
I think it would last a whole lot longer if I never cut that wood. The wood did a ton of damage. It was very dense took forever to cut through heated the bit up and took alot of the diamonds off. If it wasn't for that I wouldn't be anywhere near done with it.
RyanG
Reef enthusiast
Ive heard that those ones are good for about 20 holes each at the high end. From a local guy who does most of the areas drilling.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
Well I got the hole drilled the back of the tank painted black and a acrylic overflow made. Here are some pics.
I just need to silicone it in, but I want to do black silicone so I have to go buy it. May just stick with clear if I can't find it.
I decided to finish the inside of the stand that way I can set it up now and it'll still look good. I can always add doors later. Hopefully I can do that tomarrow!
I just need to silicone it in, but I want to do black silicone so I have to go buy it. May just stick with clear if I can't find it.
I decided to finish the inside of the stand that way I can set it up now and it'll still look good. I can always add doors later. Hopefully I can do that tomarrow!
