I’ll start by saying that this project had its ups and downs. I’m not a very handy person, but I wanted something I could say I built myself and be proud of, while also saving money by not buying a cold tub from an expensive big brand. I felt like this was a great first project to take on and learn something new. To be honest, I ran into a lot of problems along the way, but that’s on me and not Joe. When I got stuck, I reached out to Joe (like all the time) and he was always so kind, respectful, and patient. He answered my problems quickly and offered alternatives if/when I messed something up from his original plans. We both got stuck at one point and learned that a 100 gallon stock tank can warp, so the curved ends of the tank couldn’t actually sit flush on the frame. You may run into the similar issues if you’ve had your tank for over two years as a stand alone that went through the hot and cold seasons like mine (it froze over one year which may have caused the damage). Moving on, I loved how easy the videos and print outs were to follow for the most part, although I’ll say that the timeframes for each section took a bit longer for a novice like myself (I.e. the expanding foam takes way longer to cure and settle before you can move on, like 2 days later it was still expanding). I’m a bit of a perfectionist and had to learn how to let some things go, so I found myself saying “this will have to do” before moving on to the next step lol. Just know that there will be parts that aren’t perfect and that’s okay! Trust the process and plans Joe has laid out and you’ll see the magic start to come together. Overall, I’m thrilled with how the tub turned out, the new tools I got to work with, and the skills that I learned. It’s a process that took a lot longer than I had intended, but that’s okay! Just know going into it that it is a lot of time and patience, but you’ll be rewarded in the end. Enjoying the process is key here. I’m proud of this build and already bought the chiller enclosure plan to tackle next. Thank you for all of your help Joe and if you’re looking for a project that you can be proud of, you’ve come to the right place. So happy to have found this site and for all the hard work Joe put into these plans so that we can benefit from it. If you’ve been plunging and are tired of buying ice, having to worry about cleaning your water, and are looking to take on a project, get these plans and you’ll be a proud owner like myself! Thanks again Joe!
