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Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/01/2008, 02:51 PM
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Posted By rnhrtfan
Bristleworms

How many bristleworms are too many? I appear to have as many as six that I can count and these are coming out in broad daylight so really hard to tell as they are supposed to be night creatures. all...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/29/2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
JC, yea I know carpenter was just trying to think...

JC, yea I know carpenter was just trying to think of a word that would take carpenter to another level.

Carb, after following A-Thrices build my wife and I like the way he trimmed out around the...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/28/2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
just some progress pics. have decided to use the...

just some progress pics. have decided to use the 3/4" birch sheathing and will trim the top kind of like A_thrice did his._ feel free to critique and provide suggestions. keep in mind that I am not...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/22/2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,843
Posted By rnhrtfan
AWESOME.....YGPM

AWESOME.....YGPM
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/20/2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,843
Posted By rnhrtfan
OOPS just re-read my post again and realized I...

OOPS just re-read my post again and realized I got lost in the middle of thought and didn't finish the sentence what I was trying to say there was that by the time all the pieces are glues and nailed...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/19/2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,843
Posted By rnhrtfan
Ok I'm going to weigh in here. First...

Ok I'm going to weigh in here.

First A_Thrice. AWESOME BUILD!

radone, I would probably agree with not using the horizontal 2x4's for the top rails. Without a center brace anything over about...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By rnhrtfan
I have built the stand 48 3/4" x 18 3/4" which...

I have built the stand 48 3/4" x 18 3/4" which are dimensions taken from the AGA 75G RR that I have in storage at the LFS until the time the stand is complete. I built the stand to the dimensions of...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/17/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
hmm good point I saw a post on here once that...

hmm good point I saw a post on here once that told how to determine if it is tempered or not but don't remember how to do it????
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By rnhrtfan
homebrew still looking into doors. know of any...

homebrew still looking into doors. know of any good ideas? or places to get them?
Listening to everyone I think I will go with the 3/8" less than half the price and should work ok.
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/17/2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
yes precut and polished for two reasons. one I...

yes precut and polished for two reasons. one I don't want the hassle of having to cut it myself and my 9 y/o son is helping me with this project and I don't want the chance of him getting cut.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By rnhrtfan
There is no plan for a center brace the 2x4's...

There is no plan for a center brace the 2x4's over the 4' span will hold without problem. As for the metal brackets in the corners they are there to mearly keep the top and bottom frames square,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By rnhrtfan
stand sheathing

well I have started my 75 stand build and have my stand frames as you can tell in the pics. the question now is whether to use 3/4" or 3/8" birch PW for the sheathing. keeping in mind the only...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/16/2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
Drilling a tank?

anyone locally good at drilling tanks?_ Since I have been having trouble getting glass panes reasonable I thinking of drilling my 29 and adding bulkheads to overflow it into a 20 seperating the fuge,...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/16/2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 378
Posted By rnhrtfan
I would be interested.

I would be interested.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/15/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By rnhrtfan
YGPM

YGPM
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/12/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
the 2X4's are plenty strong enough for the span...

the 2X4's are plenty strong enough for the span and the vertical loads. a single 2X4 at each corner would be plenty but I have 2 at each corner with a third as a nailer on the inside but it does not...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/12/2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
well the pic was too small. anyone know how to...

well the pic was too small. anyone know how to attach a .PDF?
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/12/2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
Here are the sections that show what I am looking...

Here are the sections that show what I am looking at and the reason I would prefer the smaller 3/8" sheet. if someone can help me with a way to narrow the top line of the stand and not expose the...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/12/2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
I am considering the 3/4" and leaning that way...

I am considering the 3/4" and leaning that way however I want a nice piece of trim around the stand to hide the black tank trim and my concern is with the 3/4 the wood trim may get tto fat and look...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/12/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 216
Posted By rnhrtfan
My 75 build

Here is a link to my build for my new 75 RR. I posted it in my local forum as several locals wanted to follow it. All thoughts and ideas are appretiated.
...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/12/2007, 07:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
the inside of the stand is going to be sealed...

the inside of the stand is going to be sealed with some kilz primer to first seal it from the moisture but to also brighten up the area. the outside will be stained.
what technique would you suggest...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/11/2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
Ok so I have two questions today. Looking at...

Ok so I have two questions today. Looking at Lowes today they have 3/4" and 3/8" cabinet grade birch and ok. Not sure yet which species I am going to use but the first question is which thickness? ...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/11/2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
Lowes does cut glass however they don't polish...

Lowes does cut glass however they don't polish the edge so it remains sharp....which is not a real problem but you have to be more careful....the acrylic thing I have considered but not sure how to...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/10/2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
Foselone: I think I am going to have a stain...

Foselone:
I think I am going to have a stain mixed at a local trim shop that will match my wood trim and doors in my house. At least that is the plan now.
Carb:
Stand should hold fine the way I...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 12/10/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,654
Posted By rnhrtfan
It has begun

Well enough talkin about it. It was time to start. So this weekend I began the stand for my upcoming 75. This will be a lengthy process over the next few months and will update you as process occurs...
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