new project i am doing for someone

[hobogato]

i am doing a tank/stand/sump for someone and thought i would share the build. it will be a 48"x20"x20" cast acrylic tank with an external overflow on the back. the sump will be 36"x14"x14".

here is all of the acrylic for the tank and sump. it is all cut to size and the edges are sanded on the pieces for the tank. now to start the assembly....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03914.jpg

here is one end of the sump as it is clamped for assembly.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03915.jpg

[gjuarez]

You gonna design and manufacture the return pump too? LOL.

[hobogato]

no, havent learned how to do injection molding on plastic yet :)

here is the sump with the baffles in place - attach the bottom next

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03916.jpg

here is the external overflow for the tank

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03917.jpg

[gjuarez]

Man this is so awesome... I might need a custom sump Ace for a small frag tank that I will be setting up in the summer. Hopefully you can help. Very nice work as always. I was just looking at the baffles, you think that trap all the bubbles?

[gjuarez]

Hold on...... Maybe i made a mistake, is it flat on its side?

[hobogato]

yep, it was on its side in that pic - that is how i glue the baffles in. that is the same baffle design i have used on lots of sumps - seems to work well.

last bit tonight:

sump with bottom attached and sock filter holder installed. will do euro bracing in the bottom and on the top tomorrow. in case you were wondering - the extra acrylic on the outside of the seams will be trimmed off using a router to make the corner perfect.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03918.jpg

here is the first part of the tank - the ends attached to the front panel. will add the back panel in the morning before i go to work and continue tomorrow evening when i get home.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03919.jpg

[Bill S]

Ya know, every time I think I have the greatest wife in the world, that puts up with all of my cr@p and all of my projects and hobbies, then I run into one of Ace's projects.

Ace, I can't believe she just SMILES when you start these things in your LIVING ROOM. But she does...

[sharkboy]

the acrylic shop people must smile every time they see you!!!

[BioCube14]

cant wait to see more pics!

[hobogato]

got the back attached to the sides on the tank and the eurobracing attached to the sump

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03920.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03921.jpg

[snfkotara]

Looks great!!! This is so cool.

[hobogato]

kinda thought you would like to see it as it progresses :)


Looks great!!! This is so cool.

[snfkotara]

Thank you, Im so excited. I still am looking for the perfect place for it. Maybe after this one I might want one like the little square one in your album.

[Texreefer]

I see you went with the external overflow. Good choice!

[mozartkt]

Nice :)

[brewercm]

So is the external overflow going to be filled form that cut out section on the back panel. That's what it looked like to me anyways.

That is way too cool.

[hobogato]

yep, i will be making a black acrylic insert with teeth to fit in the opening. i got the idea from greenmako's tank.

[ErikH]

this is making me hungry for a new tank. :D

[Mr Cob]

I think Erik coined your brand....

"Hobo Sumps"

"Hobo Tanks"

"Hobo everything...."

Need a logo Ace? Let me know. Slap a nice "Hobo" sticker on all your work!

[clone]

man thats a great idea Rob and what a fantastic job your doing Ace,QUALITY as always.
and Erik I was thinking the same thing.

[hobogato]

got the insert done and attached - notice the rounded edge on the back so the water falling into the overflow will be silent
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03922.jpg

and the top attached

from the front
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03924.jpg

from the back
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03923.jpg

[txav8r]

I think Erik coined your brand....

"Hobo Sumps"

"Hobo Tanks"

"Hobo everything...."

Need a logo Ace? Let me know. Slap a nice "Hobo" sticker on all your work!
This is a good idea Rob.

Ace,
Come up with a one color logo and I'll make you a bunch of Vinyl stickers for nada. I have a vinyl cutting machine that cuts up to 4 feet wide.

[hobogato]

thanks for the idea/offer rob and av8r, ill think about it....

had to take a break to make a couple of cheesecakes for christy's B-day, but i just got the bottom attached

will be making the stand, attaching the overflow on the tank, and cleaning up the sump tomorrow. should be able to polish the tank edges on Sunday

front
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03925.jpg

back
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03927.jpg

[BioCube14]

love the inserts!

[chumbucket]

Love the overflow idea!!! Gonna be a nice setup!!!

[Mr Cob]

This is a good idea Rob.

Ace,
Come up with a one color logo and I'll make you a bunch of Vinyl stickers for nada. I have a vinyl cutting machine that cuts up to 4 feet wide.

Sweet, Jack! Yeah, no charge here too Ace. Send me some details via PM and I'll draw up some designs for you.

-Rob

P.S. Happy B-Day Christy!

[ErikH]

That looks so good! The beer does too!

[hobogato]

got the drain bulkhead and return bulkheads cut and installed and attached the overflow. should be ready to polish the edges tomorrow.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03928.jpg

now it is off to lowe's i go to get the materials and build the stand....

[corkyGramma]

Very nice work, I personally would take on the work if I had time ;)

[hobogato]

got the lumber cut, now to start assembling the frame of the stand....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03929.jpg

[hobogato]

frame assembled, now it is time to skin it.....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03930.jpg

[hobogato]

skinned, now to do some molding.....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03931.jpg

[Mr_Cool]

Nice work, Ace.

Obviously, Christy draws the line at woodworking in the livingroom! :bigsmile:

[hobogato]

all that is left to do on the sand is a little bit of filler in the nail holes and finish sanding

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03932.jpg

my littlest helper has as much sawdust on him as i do :lauging:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03933.jpg

[sharkboy]

will there be a 2x4 on the front side in the center after sump is put in?

[KyleV]

This will be an awsome set-up!

[hobogato]

nope - that is why i did the double 2x4 header across the front.


will there be a 2x4 on the front side in the center after sump is put in?

[Kristy]

Tank, sump, stand, cheesecakes.... just another lazy weekend around the Shedd house, I see! :wink_smile:

Love the design of that stand, Ace. Looking great!

[snfkotara]

Ace
Everything looks wonderful Im so excited and thank you for take the pictures as you do everything it makes it even more exciting to see everything that goes into make it. Thanks For Alll The Hardwork

[snfkotara]

Your little helper is so adorable.

[so-smrt]

wow if yur tank comes w/ cheesecake i really need to upgrade guess that means your gonna need a chiller!

[princer7]

Are you making a canopy for it as well?

Real nice work!! :bigsmile:

[hobogato]

no, as far as i know, it will be set up as an open top with a nice light fixture.


Are you making a canopy for it as well?

Real nice work!! :bigsmile:

[puretexn]

WoW, That is awesome work right there!

[hobogato]

stand is all finish sanded and the sump is cleaned up and leak free, now to polish the tank edges and fill 'er up......

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03934.jpg

[fishypets]

Looks fantastic Ace. What type of wood did you use for the stand? I really like the grain.

[gjuarez]

Cant wait to look at the end result.

[hobogato]

just a little polishing left to do on the outside, but it is full of water and not leaking :)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03935.jpg

[hobogato]

it is just white board plywood from lowe's - just lucked out finding such a nice piece.


Looks fantastic Ace. What type of wood did you use for the stand? I really like the grain.

[snfkotara]

I LOVE IT!!!!!! And this 1 I won't turn green because B&B will be taking care of it every week so I will just be enjoying its beauty!!!!!!! And It Will Be So Beautiful!!!!!!!
I can't wait. I feel like a child on Christmas morning.

[cbianco]

This project is looking great Ace!

I may have missed it, who is the lucky person on the recieveing end of this?

[hobogato]

ok sherry - now it is up to you to start a thread and show us what you do with this tank

one last pic now that the polishing is done - there is definitely something to be said about the clarity of acrylic!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/projects/DSC03936.jpg

[hobogato]

the person who responded just before you :wink_smile:


This project is looking great Ace!

I may have missed it, who is the lucky person on the recieveing end of this?

[cbianco]

the person who responded just before you :wink_smile:

Sorry, missed the post, LOL. :bigsmile:

[BIGBIRD123]

Superb job Ace. Nice looking tank and stand. The edges on the tank look so good.

Steve

[Mr Cob]

I love the edges on the stand!

[hobogato]

thanks for the comments steve, rob, and everyone else - it was a fun project, but i am glad it is finished :)

[clone]

I saw it in person yesterday when he brougth into the shop.
I seriously was thinking about an upgrade!!!

[snfkotara]

Well I appreciate all your hard work and time that went in to building the set-up and as for what I do with it now is really going to Jeremy at B&B taking care of it once a week. I have promise not to do anything or add anything until i told its ok to. I have turned all of my saltwater tanks green many time so this one is B&B's Baby I'm just going to sit back and enjoy it. I still have the other 3 tank I can turn green and learn off of. Thank you Ace and Jeremy I have 1 awesome tank and its going to be beautiful when its all set-up. I will continue to post the pictures as the tank progresses.
Sherry

[snfkotara]

Ace
I went to B&B yesterday and I LOVE MY TANK & STAND IT Wonderful!!!! I can't wait until Thur. when they set it up.

[hobogato]

glad you are happy with it :)

[brewercm]

Just saw it in person a few minutes ago while I was messing around at lunch.

Niiiiiicccceee.