Next came all the trim pieces. I made all except for the crown. I got out the router table and plunge routers and went to town. Lol. All the trim is made from poplar from Home Depot 3/4” x 3” 3/4” x 4” in various lengths and maple crown on top of the canopy. It was a very tedious venture but I wanted to test my skills. No I’m not a woodworker by trade but consider myself pretty good with making things when I set my mind to it.
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Then came the canopy doors. I decided not to make and for the stand unless it was loud. You’ll see when we get there but I was thinking no need for doors. Sump idea would solve that as long as slimmer wasn’t loud. Lol
Next up was making my rodi system two 55gal drums I got from a juice factory had syrup in them so good to go $50 for the pair. Took home and eased out with bleach water then vinegar water the water again. I wanted the tops to open up but they were sealed tops only bungs unscrewed so I can up Ruth this idea in my head and made it out of acrylic. Used a piece of 1/4 calico inside drum and 1/8 rubber gasket I made then 1/4 acrylic on top to make air tight. This is what I came up with. One 55 gal drum in daughters closet rodi and one 55drum in my hall closet saltwater. Plumbed through the wall so no dragging buckets anymore.
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WOW looking great man!
