Another fine piece of furniture by Rob!

Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
edited February 2011 in The Clubhouse
Well, after my wife purchased her 55 gallon fish tank over 3 months ago I finally got around to starting and finishing her stand. Only thing left to do is to finish building the doors for and two openings on the ends but she got impatient so I had to bring it in before she went ape $%^& on me. Here are some pics, it's made out of 3/4" oak and built strong enough to park a truck on. Still not finished setting up the tank yet as you can see by it only being 3/4 of the way full of water.
Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2010
    Looks great. I've got two 55's,and a 135, wish you were here to do something for me.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited April 2010
    Your dog is like my dogs. Always have to be in the middle of things to 'help'.

    Nice stand.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,175
    edited April 2010
    Do fish in a tank like music?! Nice stand. I would like to have such skills.
    Alea jacta est!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2010
    Nice stand bro.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited April 2010
    nice work man!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited April 2010
    Nice job. I liked working with 3/4 oak plywood myself.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • camp21178
    camp21178 Posts: 273
    edited May 2010
    You missed your calling. Very professional.
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  • Slinger182
    Slinger182 Posts: 512
    edited May 2010
    Looks very good, nice work!
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited May 2010
    Now she has the tank up and running so I figured I'd post some pics with it in action.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2010
    You can build furniture for me any day! Nice.
    madmax
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited May 2010
    Wish all you guys were closer to me. With me still being unemployed I could make a fortune from everyone on the forum that wants me to build them furniture.:D
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2010
    Wow you do GREAT work Rob!
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited May 2010
    Nice job. I have a woosworking shop in my garage. Nice hobby to have.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited May 2010
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Wish all you guys were closer to me. With me still being unemployed I could make a fortune from everyone on the forum that wants me to build them furniture.:D

    when did anyone mention actually paying you?:confused::eek::p

    we all just want you to come build stuff for us.

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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited May 2010
    Well, finally finished and installed the doors today. Here are some pics of the completed stand.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited May 2010
    Wow that looks great!!!:eek: Beautiful craftsmanship!!! My grandfather was a master carpenter, I "helped" him build a new workshop when I was 3 years old:D
    I spent all day in there with him watching him work and playing on the swing he put up in there for my sister and I:) I dabble here and there making things every now and then, but no where near the caliber of what he crafted. It's a beautiful art that you don't see as often any more as so many things are just cheaply mass produced now a days. I do live close to amish country though and get to see some of the fine furnishings they build. Keep up the good work, looks like you have a real passion for it!!!!!;):D:D:D
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  • shepx2
    shepx2 Posts: 646
    edited May 2010
    It looks awesome Rob!! Maybe you should consider making a few to sell?
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2010
    Looks fantastic!
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited May 2010
    ....looks great. Hope you know what you are getting your self into with a tank that size. Need to keep up with it. Balance the tank with right fish and vegetation. Had one for five years before it went out of control. Raised two small sharks from 6" to 11" before the tank went sour.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited May 2010
    dee1949 wrote: »
    ....looks great. Hope you know what you are getting your self into with a tank that size. Need to keep up with it. Balance the tank with right fish and vegetation. Had one for five years before it went out of control. Raised two small sharks from 6" to 11" before the tank went sour.

    Well it helps that my wife is the pet care manager at Petsmart so if it's about fish tanks, shes knows her ****. All I do is build the cabinets, she takes care of the rest other than cleaning it which I did today. She's already eying a 150 gallon tank for the basement game room. She either wants to go the Oscar route or the Pacu route. Told her for now, this is it. LOL!!!
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited May 2010
    Nice! Norm Abrams hasn't got a thing on you!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    Very beautiful work Rob. Being out of work, can't you get some side jobs doing furniture restoration or the such?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2010
    Very nice work sir.
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited May 2010
    That is totally awesome! If you were closer, I WOULD pay you to build stuff for me!
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,427
    edited February 2011
    Got anything to actually say, Pook?
    Jay
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