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[MONSTAF1SH]

Making a cabinet out of pine for a 3x2.
Amateur styles



Most of the materials all cut to size.



Frames for the base and top.



Attaching the legs.



Added extra bracing on back and sides.



Nailed in some panel on the sides.



And what I'm up to so far.
Still need doors a base and put on some skirting around the edges.

[Jezza]

looks good mate, but i'm worries about the strength.
by the looks of it the legs and frame are 70x19mm?
and the tank would be about 300L
so total weight would be around 400 - 500kg...
i would suggest to add at least 70x35mm pine (or even 70x45 or 70x70) to the legs from the floor to the top.
its better to do it now then later.
i'd hate for the legs to give way once you have it all in place...

hth
jeremy

[MONSTAF1SH]

bit late now....
I reckon it'll hold but if doesnt you tell me "I told you so" thanks anyways.
We'll see what happens......

[Jezza]

bit late now....

not really - if it is at the stage as the above photos, you can easily add the 70x35 in behind the 70x19

but you may be right - it might hold, but i'm a firm believer in over-kill, hence my concern...

p.s. - i am a cabinet maker by trade - not just some bloke with an opinion...

[MONSTAF1SH]

not really - if it is at the stage as the above photos, you can easily add the 70x35 in behind the 70x19

but you may be right - it might hold, but i'm a firm believer in over-kill, hence my concern...

p.s. - i am a cabinet maker by trade - not just some bloke with an opinion...

Haha!
What you say is true and I had feeling you knew what you were talking about to have made such a suggestion.
But... I've made another cabinet of the same design for my 6x2x2 with the 70x35 legs and it has lasted over 5 years so far and going strong. So I have come to a conclusion that this smaller cabinet should hold.
I'm going to carry on without the stronger legs and go against professional advice...
The tank is actually a 3x2x18' and total weight filled will be 300kg max.

But you do have me a little worried now....
If it does crash and burn I will have to change the title of the thread to "how not to make a cabinet".
I'm pretty sure it wont though.

[Jezza]

no worries mate
i hope it all goes well for you...

[dazzabozza]

Top job Jas. Where to from here (doors, staining etc)?


Daz

[MONSTAF1SH]

Top job Jas. Where to from here (doors, staining etc)?


Daz

Maybe put in a base then put on some skirting around the edges to pretty it up a little, then some doors....

[MONSTAF1SH]

Heres an update...



Had some scrap plywood out the backyard, cut it to size for the base.



Also cut out spaces for the legs so it could fit.



It fit pretty good but i had some gaps but who cares its on the inside.



Cut some skirting at 45 degrees for around the edges.



Fit them on...



And where I'm at now.
Next will be the doors some sanding and then stain and varnish.

[STEVEGREEN]

Gday mate ,

see your just around the corner , the mob i work for makes a Lanolin based timber sealer. it can be stained any color and makes the timber water proof

if your interested i will give you enough to do your cabinet , makes pine look like Jarrah ( if you like that color, if not a different stain )

i use it on every bit of timber i own , stops drying cracking splitting and swelling.

if youve ever been in a shearing shed , you'll know how well Lanolin works as a timber preservative.

Cheers
Steve Green

[dazzabozza]

Lookin good. I'll have a whole fish shed that'll need to be fitted out soon. Get your tools ready!

[MONSTAF1SH]

Gday mate ,

see your just around the corner , the mob i work for makes a Lanolin based timber sealer. it can be stained any color and makes the timber water proof

if your interested i will give you enough to do your cabinet , makes pine look like Jarrah ( if you like that color, if not a different stain )

i use it on every bit of timber i own , stops drying cracking splitting and swelling.

if youve ever been in a shearing shed , you'll know how well Lanolin works as a timber preservative.

Cheers
Steve Green

Cheers Steve thats a very nice offer but i have already bought a stain/varnish that is the same color as my other cabinet thanks anyways.
Its nice to see someone offer help for nothing, good on ya mate.

Lookin good. I'll have a whole fish shed that'll need to be fitted out soon. Get your tools ready!

And Daz your dreamin mate you'll have to hire Jezza for that...

[the pulpican man]

it does look pretty sturdy... it either holds or it doesn't... get 3 x 80kg guys to sit on it see if it holds them haha
but as you said... you do have a bigger tank with a similar construction, so who knows

i love the look of it, i'm keen on going into cabinet making and working for my dads kitchen fitting company,
so i should be building my own stands soon haha dad'll help me aswell

cheers, tom

[DR14GoNF14SH]

Looks good, but mine will be better... no nails, no hammers, no drills...

Just Velcro, and plywood... straight onto the metal stand... Now that'll be "amateur styles"!!

[MONSTAF1SH]

Looks good, but mine will be better... no nails, no hammers, no drills...

Just Velcro, and plywood... straight onto the metal stand... Now that'll be "amateur styles"!!

Make sure you post it up when you do.

[DR14GoNF14SH]

damn straight... i'll start a revolution...

The "DIY Fake cabinet in under 10 mins"

[Neakit]

all the ones i have seen done to a metal stand usually have screwed the wood to the frame, and doing it from the inside to hide all the screws.

[MONSTAF1SH]

Water test (Cause Jezza got me worried).



I was never in doubt.....

[Graeme]

Hi Monsta

Im actually siding with Jezza here
That tank stand looks like capable of holding your tank full of water , but with some sudden side pressure or vibration .......Not so sure.
How about putting in some cross bracing to help steady it?

It ldoes look good and I wish you all the best with it.

Graeme

[MONSTAF1SH]

Hi Monsta

Im actually siding with Jezza here
That tank stand looks like capable of holding your tank full of water , but with some sudden side pressure or vibration .......Not so sure.
How about putting in some cross bracing to help steady it?

It ldoes look good and I wish you all the best with it.

Graeme

Nah its all good!!
Gave it shake and a wobble its sturdy as...