25x25x12 Cube Build

**mcleodm** · 04-21-2011, 08:16 PM

Looks good so far, that sump is super clean. The silicone looks awesome. As for the first sump, I did that with my cell phone before! Thank god for insurance!

**bluwc** · 04-21-2011, 10:14 PM

Well I got the frame finished

Since my tank is 25" long, I made the stand 26". I used 2 1/2" deck screws and I predrilled each hole with a 7/64" bit. I probably could of went a bit larger, but it worked and I didn't split any of the boards.

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I had to go buy (1) 2x4x10 to put the center braces in.
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I added a center brace, probably didn't need it but better safe than sorry. I would of hated to not put the brace in there and then have the board get wet over time, warp and crack the tank. I also added another board to each corner so I will have something around the edges to nail the cover to. I haven't picked up the 4x8 sheets yet, but I am leaning towards birch but will decide tomorrow when I go back to the store.
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**bluwc** · 04-23-2011, 11:24 AM

I took the top back off so I could get the shelf that the sump is going to sit on. I measured around each 2x4 and started cutting the plywood, which was 1/2". I didn't have to buy any because I already had it.

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I then started on the panels which I did decide to go with Birch. I personally would of rather had oak but the wife wanted a lighter color wood. When I started to cut the squares for the cabinet doors, I used a dremel to start the cut so I could get my jigsaw in there for nice clean & straight cuts. Also, whenever I made cuts on any of the panels, I laid the t-square on the panels and then used c clamps to attach to the wood. Since I don't have a table saw, I used this as a guide for my saw and it seemed to do the trick.

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**bluwc** · 04-23-2011, 12:09 PM

Finished the trim. I cut each top/bottom piece at a 45 degree angle.

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Can't get much closer than this
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Now it's off to the store to get something to sink the nails with and then I'll start putting on the wood putty and finally the stain/poly.

**Corvette Reefer** · 04-23-2011, 07:05 PM

comming alone nicely! :thumbs_up: rimless always look great! and the trim is pretty cool too!

**bluwc** · 04-25-2011, 08:57 PM

Got the stain on and added one coat of poly so far (photos before the poly). Hopefully I will have the plumbing tomorrow

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