Wet bar in progress.

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 09:45 AM

UPDATE ON PAGE #5.
I had a 12 days break over the holiday, I decided to do something useful and build myself a wet bar. It's very simple bar with a little personal touch. The fishtank placement kinda risky, but I really liked how it turned out. There's a sink with cabinet behind the bar. I apologize for the crappy phone pics, the pics of the final product will be a lot better.

The location after some basic cleaning.

Started by laying everything out on AutoCad, then I went to town with it, I only worked on it for a few hours a day and this is what I got after the first day.

After 2nd day

What it looks like now, just sitting there waiting for countertop to come.

Things I still gotta do:

Lightings, fish tank, trim, counter top and misc stuff. I'll update once verything is finished.

splby · 01-05-2009, 09:51 AM

can i drink for free?

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by splby

can i drink for free?

Will you put out afterward?

splby · 01-05-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GonZ

Will you put out afterward?

what kind of bro would i be if i didnt?

nice work. what kind of countertop are you going with?

Goku350z2007 · 01-05-2009, 09:55 AM

^^^^ ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Hazade · 01-05-2009, 10:02 AM

Looking forward to the final pics. I've been wanting to do something like this when I get some extra cash.

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wren57

If you're gonna spend $$$ on a minibar at least get some damn baseboard and fix the holes in the wall...

How do you access the fishtank? You do realize that they smell, right?

Overall a sweet idea, just think the room needs to be fixed up too.

The wall isn't finished, those "holes" are actually an outlet and a light switch that I've put in.

I can access the fish tank from the back of the bar, which has been built to accomodate everything a fish tank would need. I'm quite familiar with fish tanks as I already have another fishtank upstair.

Nobody in their right mind would be build a nice bar only to leave rest of the room looking shiatty

tranceformer95 · 01-05-2009, 10:38 AM

Looks good! And can i drink for free too?

Eric the Ricer · 01-05-2009, 10:38 AM

Make sure your tank is COMPLETELY covered. Don't spill anything in there.

What kind of fish are you going with? That looks like a 55g right?

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wren57

Did you have to remove some rock to get to the wiring or something? Just trying to figure out why the wall is different in pics 3 and 4.

One other thought. If it isn't too late, you might want to inlay a piece of plexiglass on the front of the bar to protect the aquarium from being tapped against/broken. And I would DEFINITELY put more bracing underneath the aquarium. That thing is going to weigh several hundred pounds... two 2x4s screwed into other 2x4s isn't very sturdy.

The wall in pic 1 and 2 hasn't been touched, I had to cut the bottom portion out to run the plumping for the sink, hence the unpaint piece of drywall at the bottom, then I had to cut the next piece to run the wires up into the ceiling for the lights that I'm going to hang up.

I have thought about plexiglass, but the glass on the tank is pretty thick and i can always add it later if that pose to be a problem.

As far as supporting the tank, there is a lot more support than than, the 2nd pic only show the outline frame of everything.

Eric the Ricer · 01-05-2009, 10:44 AM

You're gonna run a canister filter on the tank I would assume?

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer

Make sure your tank is COMPLETELY covered. Don't spill anything in there.

What kind of fish are you going with? That looks like a 55g right?

Yeah it's a 55g, I don't know what kind of fish I'm going with just yet, but I know it's going to a freshwater tank as I already have saltwater tank in the house.

And yeah, I'm running a Fluval 304 canister filter with in.

TheBlackPearlZ · 01-05-2009, 10:52 AM

OMG Gonz this is the EXACT SET UP ive been looking for online for my room. dude...you gotta let me copy this **** for my room!!

stein · 01-05-2009, 10:52 AM

I have to agree with wren, more support for the tank is needed. One long 2x4 on each side is not enough imo! I suggest adding some support in the middle of the tank; if pic 1 is the complete frame. I'd also add a piece of plexy in front of the tank, just in case...

Eric the Ricer · 01-05-2009, 10:53 AM

Go with Africans

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlackPearlZ

OMG Gonz this is the EXACT SET UP ive been looking for online for my room. dude...you gotta let me copy this **** for my room!!

Sure, I'll try to be as much help as I could.

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Originally Posted by stein

I have to agree with wren, more support for the tank is needed. One long 2x4 on each side is not enough imo! I suggest adding some support in the middle of the tank; if pic 1 is the complete frame. I'd also add a piece of plexy in front of the tank, just in case...

I should have taken pic of the finished frame. there are a lot more support than that.

@Eric, why do you have both powerheads pointed at the surface? is this something required for this type of fish?

Eric the Ricer · 01-05-2009, 11:04 AM

It's just how I have it set up really. No requirements. These fish are tough as hell

I have both of the powerheads pointed straight out now.

GonZ · 01-05-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer

It's just how I have it set up really. No requirements. These fish are tough as hell

I have both of the powerheads pointed straight out now.

Oh sweet! If Saltwater tank wasn't so pricey I probably would do another one, i'm sure it would be trippy to watch Bob (yes, I name my fish) zip back and forth in the tank after some excessive drinking.

Eric the Ricer · 01-05-2009, 11:20 AM

I'd LOVE to do a saltwater tank, but pricey they are!

I love sittin in front of my 55g when I'm drunk haha.

Netko350Z · 01-05-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eric the ricer

go with africans

wasis!

01-05-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
GonZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LaLaLand Posts: 4,449 iTrader: (0)	Wet bar in progress. UPDATE ON PAGE #5. I had a 12 days break over the holiday, I decided to do something useful and build myself a wet bar. It's very simple bar with a little personal touch. The fishtank placement kinda risky, but I really liked how it turned out. There's a sink with cabinet behind the bar. I apologize for the crappy phone pics, the pics of the final product will be a lot better. The location after some basic cleaning. Started by laying everything out on AutoCad, then I went to town with it, I only worked on it for a few hours a day and this is what I got after the first day. After 2nd day What it looks like now, just sitting there waiting for countertop to come. Things I still gotta do: Lightings, fish tank, trim, counter top and misc stuff. I'll update once verything is finished. Last edited by GonZ; 01-29-2009 at 04:23 AM.

01-05-2009, 09:51 AM	#2
splby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 8,915 iTrader: (0)	can i drink for free? __________________ I give in to sin, because I like to practice what I preach.

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Hazade Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,662 iTrader: (3)	Looking forward to the final pics. I've been wanting to do something like this when I get some extra cash. __________________ Why you drive so fast? Because I'm chasing the dream.

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stein Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,508 iTrader: (1)	I have to agree with wren, more support for the tank is needed. One long 2x4 on each side is not enough imo! I suggest adding some support in the middle of the tank; if pic 1 is the complete frame. I'd also add a piece of plexy in front of the tank, just in case... __________________ Every day 200 million couples make love, 400,000 babies are born, and 140,000 people die.

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01-05-2009, 09:55 AM	#5
Goku350z2007 Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rahway, N.J. Posts: 920 iTrader: (2)	^^^^ ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

01-05-2009, 10:38 AM	#8
tranceformer95 Registered User 2009 Nissan 370Z Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 6,752 iTrader: (18)	Looks good! And can i drink for free too?

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Eric the Ricer Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,822 iTrader: (50)	Make sure your tank is COMPLETELY covered. Don't spill anything in there. What kind of fish are you going with? That looks like a 55g right?

01-05-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
Eric the Ricer Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,822 iTrader: (50)	You're gonna run a canister filter on the tank I would assume?

01-05-2009, 10:52 AM	#13
TheBlackPearlZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC / Fishers, IN Posts: 2,004 iTrader: (15)	OMG Gonz this is the EXACT SET UP ive been looking for online for my room. dude...you gotta let me copy this **** for my room!!

01-05-2009, 10:53 AM	#15
Eric the Ricer Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,822 iTrader: (50)	Go with Africans

01-05-2009, 11:04 AM	#17
Eric the Ricer Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,822 iTrader: (50)	It's just how I have it set up really. No requirements. These fish are tough as hell I have both of the powerheads pointed straight out now.

01-05-2009, 11:20 AM	#19
Eric the Ricer Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,822 iTrader: (50)	I'd LOVE to do a saltwater tank, but pricey they are! I love sittin in front of my 55g when I'm drunk haha.