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  1. Front view of the base with back on

    Front view of the base with back on
  2. Front panel installed

    Front panel installed
  3. Almost done

    Here the top panel is closed, the front panel and kick plate are installed. Almost done!
  4. Plywood support

    3/4" plywood support for front 2x6.
  5. Back panel attached

    The back panel is glued and attached with Sheetrock screws.
  6. Ready for maintenance

    By removing the front and side panels and lifting the top cover, I gain full access to both tanks.
  7. Side panel removed

    Side panel removed for maintenance.
  8. Top and bottom rails for front panel

    A large rabbit is cut into the back of the top and bottom rails and both stiles for front panel.
  9. Spacer

    A 1/2" plywood spacer was put behind the front legs to give the legs depth.
  10. Gluing guide lines and spreader

    Dry the panel and trace the outline of the frame onto the panel. This will show you where to spread the glue. A plastic puddy know works great for spreading glue. The glue peals of the puddy knife once dry.
  11. Main supports

    Top frame made the same way as the lower, but I used 2x6's.
  12. Getting ready to glue the back on

    I've applied the glue to the back of the frame and need to spread the glue BEFORE attaching the plywood. Very important step when gluing plywood or any wood for that matter. Spread the glue so you have 100% coverage of the area being glued.
  13. Main supports

    These corner boards keep take the weight of the tank and transfer it straight to the floor.
  14. Base put together

    Base put together
  15. Vertical alignment supports

    These boards, inside the frame, help align the top and bottom frames.
  16. Holes

    All corners are glued and screwed. Drilling pilot holes in the boards you're attaching allows the screw to suck the boards tight to each other.
  17. Holes

    All corners are glued and screwed. Drilling holes in the boards you're attaching allows the screw to suck the boards tight to each other.
  18. Dual 125 gallon stand

    Starting the base, 2x4 construction
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