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Old 02-08-13, 11:54 AM   #1
varanus1
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Ackie Enclosure Build

Started off with this tub super thick and strong and had a wide rim for attaching top which was super easy.

Next is the part that went on the tub cut to length and width of tub used and than bolted to tub. Tub has a wide heavy duty rim 1 1/2"wide and flat so it sat perfectly.
Next i bolted some heavy duty wheels to bottom.
This was fun i used a jig saw to cut out around the inside of tub. Started with cutting huge section close as possible to edge to see what i was doing and than rode the saw blade along the tub wall.

everything else was than joined screwed and glued

Now came the fun part i used a new product i got at lowes called restore its like putting on a cement finish it has soo much grit mixed in it was like putting on cement.A special roller was used and 2 coats are required.I also went over it so soft with a brush to create a different texture.When this is dry its rock hard.
Here is the coating when dry looks nice

Next the inside was coated and rest was brushed out to create texture hard to see.

This is to show you how the texture looks.Still not dry will darken up.Many color choices they had so i went with clay color.

Almost done coating is dry and door tracks on.
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