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DIY

Date: 10/18/2006 Owner: Aquamann Size: 35 items
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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: 03/08/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 140
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These are the front boards cut to size and layed out in order.

Date: 03/08/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 79
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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: 03/08/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 76
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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: 03/16/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 101
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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: 03/16/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 88
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This is how I joined the back and sides

Date: 03/22/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 100
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Back to side example.

Date: 03/22/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 94
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I cut the grooves in the side and back to accept the lower shelf using my router.

Date: 03/22/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 84
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Groove example again.

Date: 03/22/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 84
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The sides and back being glued together.

Date: 09/21/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 91
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Rear view of sides and back being glued together.

Date: 09/21/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 96
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Lower shelf installed.

Date: 09/21/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 99
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Front assembly.

Date: 10/05/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 87
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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: 10/07/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 116
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Top is screwed and glued.

Date: 10/07/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 102
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Top glued.

Date: 10/07/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 102
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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: 10/11/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 105
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Finished! Here I am just trying the aquarium for size.

Date: 10/25/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 112
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Another view.

Date: 10/25/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 101
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View with an open door.

Date: 10/25/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 114
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Close up view of the knobs (fish knobs).

Date: 10/25/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 97
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I stained and varnished the inside too!!

Date: 10/25/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 89
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The aquarium is set up and running. I added my comets and some Shubunkins to the tank.

Date: 10/31/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 105
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Another view.

Date: 10/31/2007 Owner: Aquamann Views: 117
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