My DIY Stand

[spongebob lover]

hehe he's still drinking those beers and putting the bottles on the stand to see how many it can hold

 

[Detri]

Thanks everyone for the great comments.

Damn I don't think I could drink enough beer to make that stand buckle. This thing is build like a sherman tank.

 

[spongebob lover]

lol Ron, well in that case.. let's find out !!!

 

[Detri]

Here's a few updated pics. Almost done. Just need to stain and coat it.

 

[Scooterman]

Mighty fine work there should turn out very nice.

 

[spongebob lover]

Awesome job !!!!
dood, seriously i wish you were closer .
I love how you added a drawer, i wish every canopy would come with one :doubt:

 

[Detri]

Thanks for the nice replies! Haveing the drawer means I have to have a 7" shorter skimmer. But heck I am just going to have a 100g on it one day Haha. I still have room for a 30" tall skimmer

 

[spongebob lover]

lol yeah or you can just put your skimmer outside .

 

[Detri]

WOOT! I may have the weekend off this weekend. I may get a chance to stain and finish my stand.

 

[Krish]

Sounds good! I just saw your latest photos. Awesome man! Your great with the saw!

 

[Detri]

I'm Canadian, I used a beaver

Thanks Krish

 

[spongebob lover]

I'm Canadian, I used a beaver

LMBO!!! you used my ex brothers :lol: .
go canucks !!

 

[Detri]

LOL Gaby! I hope not haha

 

[bpiermat]

Be careful 2x2 pine is pretty weak stuff...might want to do some calcs... I personally would stick to 2x4s. Also might want to consider some laterial support...for earthquake and accidental eccentricity (ie. accidental uneven loading)

 

[big t]

bpiermat, his stand will be more then enough for a small tank, it is not like he is stuffing a 180 on top of there. My stand is 1 layer of 3/4" plywood all the way around w/ a 3/4" maple front and has been holding my 90 up for almost 2 years now. You can check it out here if you are so inclined. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2136

 

[Krish]

I agree with Tom...Before I had my stand and canopy re-built to change the color and design a bit, it was framed out with 2x2 and never had a problem at all. I think in comparison to what is used for the standard all-glass stands, anything could pretty much work especially on a size tank as Ron will be using. Good looking out though...I guess you can never be too careful. I used 4x4 and 2x4 on my first stand I ever built!(LOL)

 

[bpiermat]

2x2 seem small for pine esp. since the real diminsions are less than 2x2...if it were a hardwood such as oak it would be more than enough. Using 3/4 plywood is a much better solution that can hold much more weight and is much more likely to be a "stable support" as opposed to small columns. Just my thoughts...not saying that it cannot be done.

 

[Detri]

2x2 seem small for pine esp. since the real diminsions are less than 2x2...if it were a hardwood such as oak it would be more than enough. Using 3/4 plywood is a much better solution that can hold much more weight and is much more likely to be a "stable support" as opposed to small columns. Just my thoughts...not saying that it cannot be done.

Well, I know I am no rocket scientist. But, when I told my Dad what I wanted to use to build the stand he laughed at me. Yes, I'm not putting a 180g on it. But I will bet a large amount of cash on it that it would hold it. There isn't one piece of wood that isn't glued and screwed on this stand. (with the exception of the dorrs and drawer)

Just think about the stands that franchise chain LFS sells. They are made out partical board and Macinite. They sell 200g tanks with those as kits. I'm not worried about strength at all.

 

[spongebob lover]

hmm can we switch stands dood

 

[dabears26]

Nice Stand,Looks like great craftsmanship...How long did it take to complete..??