Cabinet build

[Mick]

I imagine it may have been cheaper to buy a cabinet but it would not have been perfectly sized for the tank or the room, or be as fancy I’d say half way to done - and a few more decisions to make on finishings

 

[shanepike]

Good night, man, that's gorgeous!

 

[billyocean]

Looks good..just needs a paint job!

 

[Mick]

Hmm. Maybe went a little over board with the complexity of these doors … not sure what I will fill the centers in with yet, wood or glass. Suffice to say it’s woodworking so what I imaged and how it’s ending are not exactly the same. The door was routed before the hinges were discovered for example - I had a planned for the ones you would find on a regular kitchen cabinet - but I found these at Home Depot, they were cheaper and looked easier to under so now I have them instead.

The top trim was a close out. It fit the bill so on it went.

Espresso brown or black stain - not sure on that yet

 

[Mick]

I’d really love to put glass in the doors but that just seems impractical - showing off a sump, cables etc which I’m sure will never be pretty

 

[Mick]

Holes for the over flow and return