I am finally back in the hobby

[serpent]

After a two year hiatus, I am finally getting back into the hobby. I found this great club right before I transfered jobs and had to get out of the hobby. Well, I am not traveling every week and was finally able to settle down and start a family.

Well, I have started setting up a 55 gallon that was given to me and I am right in the middle of the build right now. I will post the progress as I get there.

Here are a few pics of the new stand I had to build (per the wife's suggestion....:unsure. I have to build the doors, but that can wait.
<fieldset class="gc-fieldset">
<legend> Attached files </legend>

>

class="gc-images" title="DSC_0113.jpg[/IMG] style="max-width:300px" /></a>

>

class="gc-images" title="DSC_0199.jpg[/IMG] style="max-width:300px" /></a>

>

class="gc-images" title="DSC_0200.jpg[/IMG] style="max-width:300px" /></a>

>

class="gc-images" title="DSC_0327.jpg[/IMG] style="max-width:300px" /></a> </fieldset>

 

[jcook54]

Let me know how you're going to build the doors. I work at a custom mill and may be able to get you some pretty cool stuff for free from our cull pile. Also, if you need any crown for the canopy i can probably hook you up. Just trying to keep the stuff from the landfill. Looking good so far!

 

[serpent]

Thanks. I have some scrap red oak boards that I will be using for the outside of the doors, but I haven't decided on what the inlay of the doors will be yet. Right now, I will be going hoodless. I just bought a Current USA Nova Pro to sit on top with the stand off legs. I will try to post more pics tonight on the additional progress.

 

[serpent]

Won't be at the meeting tonight. Wife and I are getting ready for our daughters first birthday party. My honey do list is getting longer by the day. Oh, and thanks for the welcome back.

 

[FutureInterest]

Welcome back!

 

[flyingarmy]

Dito on the Welcome back! My wife already has me started on our son's first birthday...and its not till April 09!

 

[raisingtwo2006]

Welcome!!

 

[drnecropolis]

Yay!!

 

[purplegorilla]

very nice woodwork.

 

[skriz]

Looks really good man! Welcome back

 

[glxtrix]

Welcome back. Stand is looking great!

 

[ralph atl]

welcome back!

 

[serpent]

Thanks everyone, it is great being back. I will probably post a progression/build thread to show the progress of the build.

 

[johnr2604]

Welcome back:up: . Glad to see another tank here in Dallas. If you need something let me know.

 

[serpent]

johnr2604;228774 wrote: Welcome back:up: . Glad to see another tank here in Dallas. If you need something let me know.

Thanks, but I moved from Dallas about 2 years ago when I transfered. I am not too far though, I now live in Kennesaw. I have submitted to the mods to change it, so hopefully it will change soon. Thanks for the offer, I might pick your brain. :fish:

 

[serpent]

bookysocks;228788 wrote: I said that about 3 years ago for a set of dining room cabinets I built. I haven't built the doors yet.

Dude, don't tell me that. I think the wife will demand it since our daughter loves climbing in things, such as cabinets. I have already caught her trying to climb into the tank when it was on the floor.

 

[todd03blown]

looks very nice, great job!!