Stand update

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Finished the frame just have to close it off and paint it to match the canopy. Only $18 for the stand so far :runnningaround:

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:odd043:was having some problems with the 2x3's warping to used the best peices for the top and the others on the bottom separately rather then try to square them

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Just have to do the molding, sanding, and then paint it

[TOMMYN3D]

nice work, keep us updated. :beerchug:

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thnx

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:runnningaround::runnningaround::runnningaround:

[Azballa7]

:coool!: sweet what size tank is that??

[Azballa7]

I spent A LOTTTT more of money and time making my stand for my 75 gallon tank than I wanted too. I will post pics of it later when the tanks up.

One problem I ran into was that I made my tanks stand too wide and too long. This made my tanks lip hang off about 1/4 of an inch on all of the inside. I placed a piece of 3/4 inch plywood ontop though and reinforced the sides of the stand with 3/4 in plywood standing vertically up against the 2x4 frame. Also added strips of 3/4 in plywood along the front and back of the stands 2x4. Hopefully it takes care of the problem. :becky:

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a guy from my job gave me an old 55g he had for free. I just had to replace the silcone. the stand was .5" smaller then the tank only on the ends so i lused 1x6 peice of board to extend the side. The tank had a fake wood border that i disliked so I used 1x6 cover the bottom and the canopy covered the rest.

[cichfrk]

I've seen a hobbyist built up his wooden stand from a sturdy iron stand. He used oak plywood to cover all the sides and oak moldings to finish up the seams. He didn't even cover the back since it was set up against the wall. He installed 2 doors at the front and used the lower shelf to store stuff. It really looks like a high-end stand once stained and I didn't have a clue that it's built up from an iron stand 'till he showed me the inside. The finish stand is also light but sturdy.

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I actually built this because i didnt want to spend 100 something on a wood stand and 75 for a plain metal one. Some of the wood I had so this cost me around $50

[m1ke715m]

I've seen a hobbyist built up his wooden stand from a sturdy iron stand. He used oak plywood to cover all the sides and oak moldings to finish up the seams. He didn't even cover the back since it was set up against the wall. He installed 2 doors at the front and used the lower shelf to store stuff. It really looks like a high-end stand once stained and I didn't have a clue that it's built up from an iron stand 'till he showed me the inside. The finish stand is also light but sturdy.

i have one like that a guy put wood on top of an iron stand.. stupid thing got me with the nails on the inside a few times.. remind me when you finally come over to show it to you

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i have one like that a guy put wood on top of an iron stand.. stupid thing got me with the nails on the inside a few times.. remind me when you finally come over to show it to you

I you take a hammer and bend the end of the screw back and fourth it will snap off

[cichfrk]

i have one like that a guy put wood on top of an iron stand.. stupid thing got me with the nails on the inside a few times.. remind me when you finally come over to show it to youLOL...I think that guy intentionally booby trap the stand for you...:becky:.

However, the stand I saw was cleverly made. The guy used nuts and volts and construction glue instead of nails. All connections and corners are covered with moldings. I think Carlos has the same kind of stand. The whole front cover goes down for easier access on the sump.

I can't do any driving for the mean time since my other car has bad tranny but the pleco cave won't go anywhere as promised.