Tank Skinning

Redemption626 · Jun 10, 2024

Hello All,

So I’m getting to the point of completion of my frame/skeleton of the tank build. I’m wanting to skin it with hard woods I’m thinking purple heart as the primary color. But I’m looking for a secondary color to go with it that be good. If any major wood workers could give me some input it would be great thanks in advance! Pic below was of stand a few days ago, will post more as I get the leg braces on this am.

Asm481 · Jun 10, 2024

No offense, but your stand scares me. The vertical 2x4 should be on top and under the horizontal 2x4. You are expecting nails or screws to hold a lot of weight for a long time. That usually fails.

ScottJ · Jun 10, 2024

Just add 2x4's to the existing ones (under top frame, on top of bottom frame) and you'll be fine.

FWIW, purple heart turns a darkish brown after a couple years. Spendy, also. But to contrast it, a light color wood like maple would be nice. Walnut veneer plywood would be a good alternative to purple heart, cheaper I bet, also.

Redemption626 · Jun 10, 2024

Asm481 said:
No offense, but your stand scares me. The vertical 2x4 should be on top and under the horizontal 2x4. You are expecting nails or screws to hold a lot of weight for a long time. That usually fails.

Those will be added today as I have the corner pieces glueing together atm of the post.

Redemption626 · Jun 17, 2024

Updated pic

Txoutlaw · Jun 18, 2024

Looks good.

Redemption626 · Monday at 8:28 PM

Some pics of work done on the stand!! Now for the back and sanding, then the skin!!

FUNGI · Monday at 8:34 PM

I used 1/4" melamine mounted on magnets for easy access.....

Zreef · Tuesday at 11:59 PM

FUNGI said:
I used 1/4" melamine mounted on magnets for easy access.....

What's the metal edging you used for tbe panels ? This might be the route I go I like the look of tbe APS and waterbox stands and not sure how to recreate it with plywood but this looks good too.