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DIY Oak Aquarium Cabinet

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

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DIY Oak Aquarium Cabinet - Hinges

DIY Oak Aquarium Cabinet - Hinges

Stan & Debbie Hauter

Carefully position the Top Plate on top of the assembly, drill the screw pilot holes and attach the Top Plate to the Vertical Supports with wood screws.

Turn the assembly over and attach the Vertical Supports, Horizontal Support and End Panels to the Base Plate with wood screws. Fasten the rear center vertical support to the horizontal supports only (do not attach this support to either base pieces). This will allow the temporary removal in the future to install a sump.

Turn the Cabinet assembly back over and place it on top of the saw horses.

Cut the hinge grooves in the Cabinet Doors. Finish sand the door edges. Apply Wood Veneer to door edges. Trim the veneer with a utility knife, then sand. Attach the hinges to the doors with the screws included with the hinges. Attach the doors to the Front Side Vertical Supports with the hinge screws.

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