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These are the oak boards that I bought for the front. Here I am just laying them out for size.
Date: 03/10/2010
These are the oak boards that I bought for the front. Here I am just laying them out for size.
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These are the front boards cut to size and layed out in order.
Date: 10/26/2007
These are the front boards cut to size and layed out in order.
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This is an example of how I joined the boards. These are called biscuit joints. Here I cut the biscuit slots and checked for size.
Date: 10/26/2007
This is an example of how I joined the boards. These are called biscuit joints. Here I cut the biscuit slots and checked for size.
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The front has been assembled and glued. I leave the clamps on over night to allow the glue to dry. I used a special waterproof wood glue.
Date: 10/26/2007
The front has been assembled and glued. I leave the clamps on over night to allow the glue to dry. I used a special waterproof wood glue.
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This is how I cut some of the larger parts that were too big for my table saw. I used a straight edge and my circular saw.
Date: 10/27/2007
This is how I cut some of the larger parts that were too big for my table saw. I used a straight edge and my circular saw.
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This is how I joined the back and sides
Date: 10/26/2007
This is how I joined the back and sides
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I cut the grooves in the side and back to accept the lower shelf using my router.
Date: 10/26/2007
I cut the grooves in the side and back to accept the lower shelf using my router.
PICT0502
The sides and back being glued together.
Date/Time: Fri 21 Sep 2007 08:31:45 PM IST
The sides and back being glued together.
PICT0504
Rear view of sides and back being glued together.
Date/Time: Fri 21 Sep 2007 08:33:10 PM IST
Rear view of sides and back being glued together.
PICT0524
This is a view of the bottom. I put a brace in the middle. The lower shelf could be used for a sump if needed.
Date/Time: Sun 07 Oct 2007 04:43:52 PM IST
This is a view of the bottom. I put a brace in the middle. The lower shelf could be used for a sump if needed.
PICT0527
Top is screwed and glued.
Date/Time: Sun 07 Oct 2007 08:26:06 PM IST
Top is screwed and glued.
PICT0537
The trim nailed is nailed on. The sanding has been done. I purchased the doors pre-made (it was cheaper than what I could do). This is a pic prior to staining and varnishing.
Date/Time: Thu 11 Oct 2007 08:54:37 PM IST
The trim nailed is nailed on. The sanding has been done. I purchased the doors pre-made (it was cheaper than what I could do). This is a pic prior to staining and varnishing.
PICT0546
Finished! Here I am just trying the aquarium for size.
Date/Time: Thu 25 Oct 2007 11:59:46 AM IST
Finished! Here I am just trying the aquarium for size.
PICT0550
Close up view of the knobs (fish knobs).
Date/Time: Thu 25 Oct 2007 12:02:09 PM IST
Close up view of the knobs (fish knobs).
PICT0551
I stained and varnished the inside too!!
Date/Time: Thu 25 Oct 2007 12:02:46 PM IST
I stained and varnished the inside too!!
