Cor4eyh Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 After realizing my tank stand that came with the tank was made of mdf and got wet and started swelling compromising the integrity of the stand I started planning my first tank stand build. It seems easy just time consuming. But in this new build I'm desiring a bit more from the stand, I'd like to make the stand about 1 foot wider than the original stand, from what I've read as long as there is vertical support under the 4 corners of the rimless tank I should be good. So it's just extending the ends by 6 inches on both sides of the tank correct? And as for skinning i purchased some 15/32 pre sanded plywood in a 4x4 sheet (easier for transporting) and have it all home and going to start soon. My only question is the length of the stand if I'm using 2x4's as long as the 4 corners are on these supported 2x4 it doesn't necessarily matter if I just use longer 2x4's both front and back and that will make my stand bigger does it? Also I'll be doing some plumbing as well and pretty much revamping my whole setup. But this time I'm taking my sweet time. Fish and corals remain in a tub ran by my apex and ATO. And auto feeder. Any other advice for a first time stand builder would be awesome! Oh yea I'm also waterproofing this beast. No more crazy mistakes! And also considering redoing my sump as well, where do you guys buy the glass from and or cut it with? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ck out my build thread for the 200 gallon starfire I do a lot of wood working and custom stands. Take ur time and plan it out the problem with dimensional lumber (2x4 etc) is the extra width it creates inside the stand. Sometimes bullheads will not fit as there is not enough room for the nut when bottom drilled...so keep this in mind. Also I use wood glue, outdoor coated screws and pocket hole screw everything. I use Kilz on the entire frame and caulk the floor so if something leaks inside stand it will hold water for awhile without leaking all over flooring. Sand all of your trim and skin material prior to installing. Wipe it with damp cloth before painting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Here's the most recent finished stand 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Here's the most recent finished stand That's a gorgeous stand! I'm looking for simple, very plain, painted black, the less molding the better. But thank you for the info. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Here is latest blk stand I built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merritt180 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I need a stand built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's a gorgeous stand! I'm looking for simple, very plain, painted black, the less molding the better. But thank you for the info. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My god that's beautiful, I'm gonna shoot you a pm about a small stand I may need in the near future! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 My god that's beautiful, I'm gonna shoot you a pm about a small stand I may need in the near future! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Yeah just let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I need a stand built What size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Here is latest blk stand I built This would be perfect!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merritt180 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I will be setting up a stadard 75 and i want to run a standard 75 as a sump so the stand will need to be over sized and about 40" tall and look just like the black one you have in the pic but no center braces Edited October 29, 2015 by merritt180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattz Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I will be setting up a stadard 75 and i want to run a standard 75 as a sump so the stand will need to be over sized and about 40" tall and look just like the black one you have in the pic but no center braces How tall can the stand be? No center brace front and rear, or just front? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattz Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Here is a cube design that I did for an older 93g tank. This is built and skinned so that no joined edge shows on the finished tank. I can toss you a design (no charge, I don't do this for $) and you can build or have someone build it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattz Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 You also might find this link helpful. Hope I didn't break any rules by posting this, but hey, I'm a noob here! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Starting to make some progress! Any advice or criticism is appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I would strongly suggest corner braces. You are looking at defection in that stand and probably something you don't want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The supports line up with the corners of the tank? I'm going to assume the tank is glass. If so then the only thing I would add are a two 2X4s on the outside of the supports running front to back. What are you planning to skin it with? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I would strongly suggest corner braces. You are looking at defection in that stand and probably something you don't want Core4yh, I just re read your beginning thread and if the overhand is the one foot you were talking about and the uprights are at the corners, then you should be fine and like LC Scott stated box the 24x24 our and put a cross brace between your corners, running front to back looks like 2 cut at 18" would probably do it your uprights are 2x4's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Here's the stand of you guys suggest anything else let me know, the corners of the stand are supported with direct vertical support Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 I do have a rather dumb question, either my woodworking skills are terrible or it's not that easy to cut perfect straight lines but have you ever had a little too much? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 And how do you get rid of it sand it? Cut it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 The supports line up with the corners of the tank? I'm going to assume the tank is glass. If so then the only thing I would add are a two 2X4s on the outside of the supports running front to back. What are you planning to skin it with? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk I'm skinning it with plywood, it's going to end up black so I wasn't too concerned with the type of wood as long as it could be sealed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 You should see how I have my tank supported. Totally the opposite of what I said. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk From the underside. Edited November 3, 2015 by LC Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor4eyh Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 You should see how I have my tank supported. Totally the opposite of what I said. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk opposite of what you said? So is my stand good or does it scare you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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