ULM cubicle reef

[mebeknob]

Added a , 2 s, and a simple coral
Finally pulled out the camera

 

[SkyShark]

Looks great!

 

[mebeknob]

Finally got some time to work on the stand

This was the initial plan.

But I decided to make it a little different. I kept the ply flat because I found some nice looking dark grained Baltic birch. I didn’t want to hide.

Mitres were a pain with how thick this was... but got it sorted.

Decided on a chevron style door

Hopefully I can finally get it done and in the office!
This weekend I’m taking the LSAT though so tell have to wait till next weekend to move into the office


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[SynDen]

Very nice. That is a lot of cutting for that piece, but turned out great

 

[SkyShark]

That looks fantastic!

 

[mebeknob]

Very nice. That is a lot of cutting for that piece, but turned out great

It will be the cabinet door! I hope it’ll add a nice touch. It def looks like it took a ton of cuts... but it’s all ply wood so it was way less than you might think.


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[mebeknob]

Finally getting a little closer!


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[TheRealChrisBrown]

I really like it! Strong work!!

 

[mebeknob]

I really like it! Strong work!!

You can’t really see them but I reinforced the mitres with 1” dowels. Lol this thing can probably hold a Prius


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[mebeknob]

Also finally got rid of the artfully acrylic lid. Thing was horrible. I actually like the look of the IM pro lid

Finally getting closer to actually putting this in the office! I’m tired of the science experiment looking area around the tank.


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[halmus]

I love what you did with the stand and doors! Really cool design. I had to look at the stand for a while before I figured out it was solid plywood laminated together. Nicely done.

 

[SkyShark]

Also finally got rid of the artfully acrylic lid. Thing was horrible. I actually like the look of the IM pro lid

Finally getting closer to actually putting this in the office! I’m tired of the science experiment looking area around the tank.


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Great idea capping the rear chambers. Really nice touch. I may have to do something like that with mine. Easy enough to have a gap along the back side for cords, etc.


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[mebeknob]

Great idea capping the rear chambers. Really nice touch. I may have to do something like that with mine. Easy enough to have a gap along the back side for cords, etc.

Yeah I really don’t like the look of the open chambers. I’ll see how the walnut holds up over time. I’ll probably have to recoat it eventually.



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[SkyShark]

Yeah I really don’t like the look of the open chambers. I’ll see how the walnut holds up over time. I’ll probably have to recoat it eventually.



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I meant to ask, what’d you seal it with?


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[mebeknob]

I meant to ask, what’d you seal it with?

I just did a couple of coats of wipe on poly.


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[mebeknob]

Final coat! It’s shines now but will go satin.
Blew out the corner of the door when mounting it so hopefully the glue job will fix it.



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[mebeknob]

Done!


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[TheRealChrisBrown]

It looks so good! Nice work, really nice work!!

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Love love love this build! The stand is awesome. Who cares if you need to do some maintenance every several months. Worth it if you ask me.


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