Gil&Fin Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Not sure on the clear. Kind of thinking of a white wash look maybe where the grain can come through. Only issue with clear is one of the panels is kind of messed up. It looks good from abut 8 feet But if you look you might see it..... White wash...nice... That's got my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles902 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Not sure on the clear. Kind of thinking of a white wash look maybe where the grain can come through. Only issue with clear is one of the panels is kind of messed up. It looks good from abut 8 feet But if you look you might see it..... A dark color would make the aquarium stand out. Why don't you just apply a dark stain to the wood, then clear coat it? That way you see the grains of the wood, and hide any unwanted mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 A dark color would make the aquarium stand out. Why don't you just apply a dark stain to the wood, then clear coat it? That way you see the grains of the wood, and hide any unwanted mistakes. Kind of tired of the dark stands you always see. The last one I did is black and looks great but just not sure on the dark stuff anymore. No mistakes either the ply was just not up to par in one spot for my liking. Going to stop tonight and get some stain and play with some scrap wood to see what I like. I will probably try both light and dark to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Love the look so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Love the look so far. Thanks! The white wash did not work out well so doing other things......At the rate I am going will have 30 bucks in sample stains............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Ok so after many attempts at a finish this is what I am after................let me know what you think of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 No one must like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 We need to see a larger sample size =) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 We need to see a larger sample size =) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Well my lazy butt did not get out in the garage today........Might need one more coat on it. Hell what it takes to make it look that way is nuts! Probably 5 coats of stain on there then sand and then clear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 We need to see a larger sample size =) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Well here is the bottom shelf that the sump will sit on....I figured I would start with it and go from there....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 That looks great ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 That looks great ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Yeah it is a process I will say that.....was out tonight sanding on the main cover and had to put on a little more stain did not like how it was coming off......now I wait for stain to dry.... I still need to make a door and not sure what style I want to go with........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Ok so stand is about 80% I think.....am heading out to get some wood today for the door. Also got a little bored this morning so much for the warranty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Very nice i miss my tools nice looking stand you got going on there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 That finish is awesome on the stand! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 That finish is awesome on the stand! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Thanks and now it is complete....... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I love it, Scott. Really turned out nice. One-of-a-kind. Sent from my SM-G928P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 You do very nice stand work Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) I love it, Scott. Really turned out nice. One-of-a-kind. Sent from my SM-G928P using Tapatalk Thanks! You do very nice stand work Scott! It is rustic looking and that helps as it is not perfect But that's kind of what I was after...... Now onto figuring out a light mount..... Tank is sitting doing a leak test now with a heater and power head in it. Here is the sump not going to be much room in the cabinet....... Edited January 2, 2016 by spectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just a quick teaser of things to come........need to build a mount. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just a quick teaser of things to come........need to build a mount. Ooooooo laaaalaaaaa! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Well made a mount.......still need to mount the light and paint it but....... And the rock work I am running with..... I have rock out of the 20 but there are a few spots of bubble algae and I do not want to take the chance.....Am going to nuke crap coming into the new tank....... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Well arnt you fancy! It's coming together nicely Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyoder23 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I really like the stand you built great color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinamanda202 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm so jealous that tank is perfect! I also wanted to build a stand for a new tank to save money but I'm just worried about building it and then it falling apart because my tank is to heavy, that would be a disaster. Color choice is on point though. it's definitely going to be a one of a kind masterpiece! I can't wait to see the final look! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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