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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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PICT0502
The sides and back being glued together.
Date: 09/21/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 91
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PICT0504
Rear view of sides and back being glued together.
Date: 09/21/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 96
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PICT0507
Lower shelf installed.
Date: 09/21/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 99
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PICT0521
Front assembly.
Date: 10/05/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 87
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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: 10/07/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 116
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PICT0527
Top is screwed and glued.
Date: 10/07/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 102
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PICT0528
Top glued.
Date: 10/07/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 102
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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: 10/11/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 105
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PICT0546
Finished! Here I am just trying the aquarium for size.
Date: 10/25/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 112
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PICT0547
Another view.
Date: 10/25/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 101
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PICT0548
View with an open door.
Date: 10/25/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 114
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PICT0550
Close up view of the knobs (fish knobs).
Date: 10/25/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 97
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PICT0551
I stained and varnished the inside too!!
Date: 10/25/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 89
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PICT0564
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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PICT0565
Another view.
Date: 10/31/2007
Owner: Aquamann
Views: 117
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