It begins

[Pat Denman]

Just thought I would keep you all informed and post a pic as I know you all like them :) .

Fabricated my stand at the weekend 62x24x30 with no legs in the front, so that I can easily have access to the sump.

http://www.pro-activems.co.uk/stuff/image_018.jpg

I am taking it to get powdercoated today.

Then i can get my glass ordered 62x24x36 :D

[aero]

it will look good powder coated! will this help to protect it?

[TerraC]

nice and strong will look good PPC'd..

and you repair/restore minis? cool. Used to have one years ago great little cars. Would love to work on a project one, one day. Fish tank takes up all the spare cash for now tho'..

[Pat Denman]

nice and strong will look good PPC'd..

and you repair/restore minis? cool. Used to have one years ago great little cars. Would love to work on a project one, one day. Fish tank takes up all the spare cash for now tho'..

No not me mate, I work on computers, its a mates garage :D

[Tangman]

Hi Pat what are you putting on that stand as it will hold an Elephant m8:D Well made stand if i may say so, are you filling the void on the top with wood as it might trap your fingers when you lift the tank in. Well done :D Eric

[Pat Denman]

Hi Pat what are you putting on that stand as it will hold an Elephant m8:D Well made stand if i may say so, are you filling the void on the top with wood as it might trap your fingers when you lift the tank in. Well done :D Eric

Hi eric, i thought that 62x24x36 was the equivalent of an elephant:D , the top will have a couple of layers of ply and polystyrene to level out any imperfections.

[TerraC]

No not me mate, I work on computers, its a mates garage :D

it's not the mini services place hedon road is it? Bloke on merfleet lane has a nice light blue restored mini and a red clubman with checked roof, pass them every morning on my way to work, I think he used to have something to do with them years ago when I had mine.

Ray

[Pat Denman]

it's not the mini services place hedon road is it? Bloke on merfleet lane has a nice light blue restored mini and a red clubman with checked roof, pass them every morning on my way to work, I think he used to have something to do with them years ago when I had mine.

Ray

No, Albert Ave :D

[Tetley]

Hi Pat,

Nice start, looks like you have it well thought out. :) :)

ATB

[stevieh]

stand looks the dogs b***cks m8, well done.stevie

[Tangman]

Just thought I would keep you all informed and post a pic as I know you all like them :) .

Fabricated my stand at the weekend 62x24x30 with no legs in the front, so that I can easily have access to the sump.

http://www.pro-activems.co.uk/stuff/image_018.jpg

I am taking it to get powdercoated today.

Then i can get my glass ordered 62x24x36 :D
Hi Pat so your having it 36 deep then good man it will look the biz, certainly have to pop in and have a look when you get it up and running m8:D Eric

[Pat Denman]

Hi Pat so your having it 36 deep then good man it will look the biz, certainly have to pop in and have a look when you get it up and running m8:D Eric

I would be honored :D

Picking it up from powder coaters tomorrow, then measurments, then glass to order:D

[Tangman]

I would be honored :D

Picking it up from powder coaters tomorrow, then measurments, then glass to order:D
Thanks Pat good man keep posting the pics:D Eric

[Kev]

It is an impressive stand, and a different build from the normal wood type we see regularly.

Look forward to seeing you progress this one.

[moorish]

nice looking stand,it will definately look the part when its powder coated.derek

[MR Teee]

That will look very professional when Its done Pat. Are you cladding it afterwards?


Oh, has your mini mate got a website? I didn't know there was a mini place in Hull. I have 2 that I'm rebuilding at the moment.

[Pat Denman]

That will look very professional when Its done Pat. Are you cladding it afterwards?


Oh, has your mini mate got a website? I didn't know there was a mini place in Hull. I have 2 that I'm rebuilding at the moment.


Hi mate, yes the whole stand is 1/4" narrower than the top angle, the plan is to clad it in 1/4" ply and fit a pair of doors to the front:)

[Pat Denman]

Oh, has your mini mate got a website? I didn't know there was a mini place in Hull. I have 2 that I'm rebuilding at the moment.

No he is not very commercial, if its second hand parts you want I am sure he can help and is cheep :)

[wayne]

Looks a great start to a cracking set up pat, hope all goes well at the coaters

Wayne

[mousehunter22]

looks class that m8!

when i set my first tank up my brother inlaw offered to make me a polished stainless stand and one of my mates offered to make me a pine cabinet guess which the wife wanted!!!!! I ended up with the pine cabinet :(

[Pat Denman]

Its back from powdercoating :D

http://www.pro-activems.co.uk/stuff/image_021.jpg

[Tangman]

WOW that looks the biz Pat:D , i like it in black it will look the part when its all clad and up and running:D Well done Eric

[TerraC]

nice one m8 that looks sweet...

[callum_parsons]

looking good mate;)

[Blue]

Nice, I like it. Keep the pics coming Pat ;) :) :)

[stevieh]

looking good pat,keep us updated.Stevie

[mfcfan]

looks well smart very impressive

steve :)

[lasgringo]

looking nice,top project:)

[Kev]

We need some glass on top of it now. That looks very good.

[moorish]

the black really looks great.derek

[slinkyslink]

Nice looking stand Pat, given me food for thought. What gauge and size is the box section?

[Guest]

nice looking stand pat dependent on the powder that was used you have to be careful because some of the powders are porous i have done quite a bit with powders and powder coating machines but it looks well nice job keep the pictures coming it gonna be a good project to watch here:D:D:D:D


john

[Pat Denman]

Tank and sump arrived on Friday. FLAT PACK !!!!:D

Spent most of the weekend building them.

Photos are a bit crap. I will post some better ones soon.

http://www.pro-activems.co.uk/stuff/8.jpg

http://www.pro-activems.co.uk/stuff/9.jpg

Tank is 62" x 24" x 30" in 12mm glass

Sump still needs a stand for my skimmer and a bubble trap, I will post again when they are done

[stevieh]

looking good pat keep the photos coming:):)

[Tangman]

Hi Pat we all know where to come now if we want tanks and sumps building. Thats looks like a good job you have made there, the black silicone looks well did you have enough. Well done i will be round to see it soon. Eric:D

[Hairy Monster]

Nice build mate!

Really good job with the stand, and the tank and sump lokk well smart!

[Pat Denman]

Nearly there now!!!!

Tank has been water tested, as has the sump, I have my 4 stage RO and booster pump, 2 x 250W M/H, skimmer, return pumps, 2 X 300w heater and lots of other bits!

Saving up for a shed load of live rock from Macca :eek::eek:

62" x 24" x 30"

http://www.pro-activems.co.uk/stuff/10.jpg

[Gillybaby]

Hmmmm, hate to mention this Pat, but the tank's not level ;) :D

Its looking great, another step closer ;)

[callum_parsons]

very cool mate
looking foward to the next update