dknuckles stand build

[dknuckles]

Since I obsess about everything else in this hobby may as well not skimp on my build here :)
After seeing how stands are made not to mention the cost there was no way I would trust staples and simple 1x construction...oak please :/
I chose to use common pine (bc I really love the knots...however constructionally incorrect, and thanks Juniormc8704 for bugging me till i caved to plane the wood LOLOL) glued and screwed sandwiched 1x6 Jenga'd together (thank you Poseidon/Mike for the recommendation!!) It will be completely pained/poly w/ stained front, sump area will be poly'd then rubberized (for always inevitable overflow). There is a dry box under the top of the stand to safely store all power strips, and a drain in the top (under tank) to direct any overflow into the top of the ref/sump.
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[dknuckles]

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The Jenga'd 1x

[dknuckles]

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Dry box area in the making

[dknuckles]

Now, I could not just have the Utilitarian Master stand...I want to have something pretty too. I had chosen to design a skin/fascia and model after a Torii design from Shinto architecture.
I will be painting the void areas That are actually removable panels (ie between legs and top boards) the same color as background wall, want to achieve an illusion of openness.
Please excuse the highly detailed drawing style lol
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[dknuckles]

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This is a Torii, what I hope to achieve

[jimsflies]

Where's the Shou-sugi-ban?

[dknuckles]

Where's the Shou-sugi-ban?

Working on that...darn Tap a Talk I can only post 1 pic time


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Here's a leg done in SB Cedar

[dknuckles]

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The Cocobolo :drool:

[dknuckles]

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Bocote on Top, Shou Sugi Ban, and another pc of Cocobolo

I'll have to post a pic of the Gabon Ebony later. This wood is hard as steel!!

[jimsflies]

How many different types of wood are you going to have in this build?

[dknuckles]

4 if including pine from frame

[larryandlaura]

Looking sweet so far!

[dknuckles]

Thanks Larry!
Put a lot of planning into this stand

[ReeferRob]

Looking forward to stopping by and seeing it in person soon!

[dknuckles]

Anytime Rob

[dknuckles]

Well enough sanding for 1 night!
Cocobolo has to be hand sanded to 1500grit

[larryandlaura]

Your making me rethink are next build. We might go crazy on the stand.

[creefer]

Cool idea! I'm looking forward to seeing this come together.

[dknuckles]

Your making me rethink are next build. We might go crazy on the stand.

So many more things a stand needs to do. Not to mention the flimsy stands cost $$$ for $50 in material.
I'm not a carpenter so I had to figure out how to build a stand within a stand but interlock everything was hardest part.
Made a list of all the features I wanted and after a month And several plan changes I cam up this.:oldman:

[slapshot]

Cool concept. Looking forward to the finished product!

[dknuckles]

Cool idea! I'm looking forward to seeing this come together.


Thanks Chris :)
I've been having a lot of fun making this (and a lot of headaches as well lol) :doh:

[dknuckles]

Cool concept. Looking forward to the finished product!

Thanks!
I now have 99% of the equipment (not to mention the new pc of Cocobolo hehe) for DT so it has been motivating me to finish :love3:

[dknuckles]

Well was feeling a little artsy today so I decided to carve the Gabon Ebony
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This stuff is crazy hard!

Kind of cool thing...
The 2 tools in the pic are generational tools, square was my dad's and the draw knife was my Grandpa's (may they both rest) both were into wood projects
I find it appropriate and fitting to use them in the finish fascia

[dknuckles]

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Both hand carved and sanded to 800

[dknuckles]

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This is after hand rub, no polish!
Bare hand and friction

I really love the Damascus look the grain creates!!!!

[larryandlaura]

Mam this is a sweet stand! Keep the photos coming.

[dputt88]

I'm so mad, i had to send my desktop in and I can't see any of your pics from my tablet... last time I checked in was the OP. Oh well maybe I'll log in when I'm at the library. FYI just got a call from my welder, my stand is finished for my 180, terrible timing ( im broke, lol)

[dknuckles]

Mam this is a sweet stand! Keep the photos coming.

Thanks Larry
Will have a few more tonight

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I'm so mad, i had to send my desktop in and I can't see any of your pics from my tablet... last time I checked in was the OP. Oh well maybe I'll log in when I'm at the library. FYI just got a call from my welder, my stand is finished for my 180, terrible timing ( im broke, lol)

LOL
Isn't that always the case in reefing land

[slapshot]

That's cool. My Grandfather was big into woodworking. I think if him every time I use or of his old school tools

[dknuckles]

Kind of like they are helping

[dknuckles]

Things are progressing well.
All Sugi-Ban is finished. Really was fun torching the wood!!!
I have to give props to Jimsflies for informing me of the process :)
Always loved the look, just thought it was really old wood LOL!!

First coat of Teak oil
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[dknuckles]

The textured grain is so cool
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Dry box(98%) and drain installed

[Sir Patrick]

Nice stand!

[dknuckles]

Nice stand!

Thanks Chris!
Really excited to complete it. I just have to stop changing the plans when I score even crazier exotic lumber.
Luckily I do not think I can top my last piece!!

How is the T/A coming along?

[dknuckles]

Nice stand!

Thanks Chris!
Really excited to complete it. I just have to stop changing the plans when I score even crazier exotic lumber.
Luckily I do not think I can top my last piece!!

How is the T/A coming along?

[dknuckles]

Well my Doberman decided she needed a snack...on a piece of cocobolo that was carved to fit @ base of leg @ least she left me a piece LOL

Since cocobolo is nearly impossible to find I had yet another unexpected change in plans. I chose olive wood as its replacement for unsaid reasons

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[binford4000]

Man this is going to be a wild looking stand David or should we start calling you anji sun. Lol. Shogun humor,really showing the age now ! :oldman:

[dknuckles]

Man this is going to be a wild looking stand David or should we start calling you anji sun. Lol. Shogun humor,really showing the age now ! :oldman:

LOL
Something like that hehe
Chuck dont feel bad I remember the mini series well :)

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Your dobe sounds alot like my cane corso....

What you've shown so far looks great tho, can't wait to see the finished product.... get the dog a few good bones or something so you can make progress! lol

She was mad because I was paying to much attention to the wood...besides Cocobolo does taste and smell good lol

[dknuckles]

Well it has been a while since any updates. A couple family members passed as well as 2 of my dogs. Wood is all prepped and ready to be mounted. Spring is my new setup goal.

However, I did keep Jeff (Flynstone) busy designing and building my "Red-Fugium". After some time and a few scrapped plans I decided to just give him 100% freedom on design and build since I was doing circles. He came up w/ a totally wicked design including light restricted raceway, skimmer box, fug area, and twin 7" filter socks.

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[binford4000]

Looks great David. I like the rose panels. Are they just for aesthetics or serve a purpose that you feel will be beneficial ??
Looking forward to seeing the completed system. Oh yeah I found some Oregon tort ! I will hook you up when I get it in my hands. Just waiting for it heal. :oldman:

[MizTanks]

I've been watching this Red-Fugium build via FB. Thinking its the sweetest looking fuge ever!! Can't wait to see it up an running :) Props to FlynStone!!

[creefer]

Very nice, David. Interested to see this up and running.

[dknuckles]

Looks great David. I like the rose panels. Are they just for aesthetics or serve a purpose that you feel will be beneficial ??
Looking forward to seeing the completed system. Oh yeah I found some Oregon tort ! I will hook you up when I get it in my hands. Just waiting for it heal. :oldman:

Other than tinting the red was just a cool idea of Flynnstone's and I fell in love w/ bc never see one that looks like it!
He always has amazing ideas! Even the function is out of the box thinking, and incorporates all my..we will say "anal" requests and incorporated low light raceway for sponges.
Jeff/ Flynnstone never let's me down!!!!
Thank you thank you!!!

Awesome on the Blue Tort, whenever ready :)

[dknuckles]

I've been watching this Red-Fugium build via FB. Thinking its the sweetest looking fuge ever!! Can't wait to see it up an running :) Props to FlynStone!!

2nd that :highfive3:
Jeff and Shannon are awesome!

Thank you :)
slowly coming along

[Poseidon]

Can't wait to see more. I like all the crazy wood, should make for a really cool look!

[dknuckles]

Can't wait to see more. I like all the crazy wood, should make for a really cool look!

Thanks Mike!
Every now and then I am free to work on it (but both luckily and unfortunately basically no free time)
Drives me nuts see the finished woods sitting there and not on the stand :(

[dknuckles]

The Red-Fugium has landed!

[Poseidon]

Its landed, but no PICTURES?

[dentdominator]

Its landed, but no PICTURES?

The pictures are supposed to be coming from the planet Mars! It takes a while.

[AlexAquaFX]

I waiting on these pics also! Amazing concept cant wait to see it!

[dknuckles]

Sorry everyone...
Crazy busy lately

flynnstone delivered my new sump the "Red-Fugium" last week and it is a beauty!!! Not to mention a BEAST...1/2" laminated and tinted (both red and smoke) glass, siliconed edge, and the most unique flow design I've ever seen!!!
All I can say is "I am truly amazed by his work and unique concept!"

http://http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dknuckles0330/null_zps7813938d.jpg

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[MizTanks]

SWEEEET!!! I'm stoked to see it running!!!

[dknuckles]

Here are some better pics

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dknuckles0330/null_zps4616f542.jpg

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[Poseidon]

From right to left, then from left to right... neat idea.

[dknuckles]

Exactly Mike!
From filter socks...Through biological sponge a-photosynthetic area (small area between filter socks and skimmer box)...through skimmer box...overflowing into fug area...through bubble trap into return chamber.
Design is 100% flynnstone's. I requested a couple features and turned him loose

[HeiHei29er]

Excellent ideas and layout on the fuge! Looking forward to seeing it assembled and running.

[dknuckles]

I do t know how much longer I can wait?!?!

[Poseidon]

David, what type of critters are you planning in that tunnel? Micro feather dusters would be cool, though I would be concerned about reducing the flow through there.

Also the skimmer chamber, you must have a very specific skimmer in mind to fit there?

[dknuckles]

David, what type of critters are you planning in that tunnel? Micro feather dusters would be cool, though I would be concerned about reducing the flow through there.

Also the skimmer chamber, you must have a very specific skimmer in mind to fit there?

Mike,
Feathers and sponges are my intent. The size of the chamber will keep center open for flow...frequent maintanence checks when changing FSs. I have a 3" brush I plan on using if any issue ...I will think positive
I am using Salt Water Connection SWC160 love this skimmer!!! Outperformed my Bubble King Mini 180 on my old DT