iReef86's 250g Deep Dimension

spspirate · Mar 7, 2015

Can't wait to see what goodies you have in store for this beast!!

iReef86 · Mar 7, 2015

I am going to try to finish up the framing today when I get off of work. If I can get it painted today, that would put me ahead of schedule for once! I have to head down to VA Beach to take care of my daughter while my wife coaches her gymnastics team. Ill only have 2 hours before I need to head down there, crossing my fingers that I don't hit traffic!

Currently listening to: "I'm Addicted" by the Goo Goo Dolls

iReef86 · Mar 7, 2015

Framing completed! Rock solid! Fits together perfectly and is as square as 3 store bought oversized squares! Didn't have time to sand or prime the frame today, hopefully tomorrow when we get home!

Check out that 5'x3' footprint!! Oh heck yes! 15 sq ft of reef-estate!

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Currently listening to: Gymnastics music, but not by choice!

spspirate · Mar 8, 2015

Solid like a rock!

iReef86 · Mar 8, 2015

First coat of Georgian Grey paint and primer is complete!

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LukeV · Mar 9, 2015

Stand is coming along nice

iReef86 · Mar 10, 2015

spspirate said:
Solid like a rock!

Yes sir!! Wanna come stand on it with me? Haha we can use it to change the lights in my garage.

iReef86 · Mar 10, 2015

LukeV said:
Stand is coming along nice

Thanks LukeV! I have a small update tonight too!

iReef86 · Mar 10, 2015

So this evening I sanded the entire stand smooth with a 200 grit sanding block. I wiped it down and then applied the second coat of paint. This coat is much smoother! Being that I use a spray gun to get an even coat, I will be sanding with a higher 800 grit wetsand paper to smooth out the small rough edges. Then I am going to put one more coat of paint on it and end with a 1200 grit wetsanding to polish it up.

The multi steps of paint and sanding are what make it nice and clean and furniture grade! The facade will have atleast 4 coats of paint if not 5.

I also made a mess pouring the paint through the paint filter.. It slipped out of my hand... Atleast the stand is coming together nicely right? :-D

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iReef86 · Mar 10, 2015

So instead of going with Georgian Grey since it looks like primer, I changed the final 2 coats of paint to a new color called Bayside, which also happens to be the name of one of my favorite bands.