1/2 inch particle board for stands (( scarry ))

[jlem]

I was at petc* the other day because my kids like the birds. I was looking at stands because I build them for a hobby and they have some 60 gallon stands that are built entirely of 1/2 inch particle board with a veneer( probably more like 3/8 inch ). The 1/2 inch was not even doubled up and the top actually sat on only half of the 1/2 inch and the trim sat on the other half. Just thought it was funny how cheaply a 150 dollar stand is built :thinking:

 

[robchuck]

Those stands are frightening. One little water spill, and the stand has a good chance of collapsing on you.

 

[pet lover]

Never do a particle board stand :scared: