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Looking to do a DIY Canopy for a 72G Bowfront
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tone2607
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my buddy that just built mine does a nice job there is a thread on it check it out good job custom
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Where is the thread?
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Sure thing...PM me when you are done.
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That's nice. But my tank is curve so it's a bit harder to build.
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i know that its just an example iam going there right now i will see but he was building a bow canopy for one of his buddies if it is still there i will snap a shot for you
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Peter,
I think if you trace the curve of the tank on a piece of cardboard then use that to build from it will cut down on the math. I have a 72 bow as well I have put a lot of though into how to do this too. The less difficult way is to use 1/4" ply wood doubled up to get the curve.I am not sure how well this will hold up to the salt water though.A lot of coats of shellac to protect it. or you could build in just like a AGA stand with a lot of vertical straight boards on one top and bottom curved piece of wood for a frame I think this would be a pain and not look the best.I still have not decided how I am going to do it but that is what I have come up with so far.Hope it is some help to you.
Peter,
I think if you trace the curve of the tank on a piece of cardboard then use that to build from it will cut down on the math. I have a 72 bow as well I have put a lot of though into how to do this too. The less difficult way is to use 1/4" ply wood doubled up to get the curve.I am not sure how well this will hold up to the salt water though.A lot of coats of shellac to protect it. or you could build in just like a AGA stand with a lot of vertical straight boards on one top and bottom curved piece of wood for a frame I think this would be a pain and not look the best.I still have not decided how I am going to do it but that is what I have come up with so far.Hope it is some help to you.
Jennifer
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Funny you should ask,. I just finished building a hood for my 72 bow last week.
I would be happy to answer any question you have. I will try to post a pic soon if you need me to. Basically I used a 1/2 inch piece of ply for the top of the hood, I cut it to the width I needed and then sat it on the tank and traced the curve. Once you have the curve cut you can trace it onto a 1 x 8 to get 2 - 1in by 3/4 in boards that match the curve. Use straight boards of what ever height you want for the back and sides. I cut a rabbit into the top of my side and back boards so that when assembled you cant see the edge of the plywood for the top. If you put the back and sides on first you can attach the 1 in radius boards and use them to aply the front boards 1 layer at a time. Use plenty of glue. The front is 2 layers of 1/4 sanded birch ply with glue in the middle. Add molding for detail paint and voila.
Funny you should ask,. I just finished building a hood for my 72 bow last week.
I would be happy to answer any question you have. I will try to post a pic soon if you need me to. Basically I used a 1/2 inch piece of ply for the top of the hood, I cut it to the width I needed and then sat it on the tank and traced the curve. Once you have the curve cut you can trace it onto a 1 x 8 to get 2 - 1in by 3/4 in boards that match the curve. Use straight boards of what ever height you want for the back and sides. I cut a rabbit into the top of my side and back boards so that when assembled you cant see the edge of the plywood for the top. If you put the back and sides on first you can attach the 1 in radius boards and use them to aply the front boards 1 layer at a time. Use plenty of glue. The front is 2 layers of 1/4 sanded birch ply with glue in the middle. Add molding for detail paint and voila.
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Thanks Tone, but I don't really know how to PM that person. I'm not a member of reefcentral. I would rather buy from someone local.
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Thanks, can't wait to see the pictures.
