125 Gal Upgrade!!!
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king_neptune
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Originally Posted by michaelwb
http:///forum/post/3096132
2x4's will be plenty fine and they are less lunky and cheaper than 2x6's any simple truss design will work.
P.S choose your wood wisely, don't just pick up the first ones on top, go for the straightest you can find. If you have any indoor lumber yards even better.
dead on advice. I spent a good 15 min choosing the best dozen pieces out of a pile. I pretty much kept 1 out of every 5 planks I inspected.
http:///forum/post/3096132
2x4's will be plenty fine and they are less lunky and cheaper than 2x6's any simple truss design will work.
P.S choose your wood wisely, don't just pick up the first ones on top, go for the straightest you can find. If you have any indoor lumber yards even better.
dead on advice. I spent a good 15 min choosing the best dozen pieces out of a pile. I pretty much kept 1 out of every 5 planks I inspected.
mkroher
Member
Originally Posted by michaelwb
http:///forum/post/3096151
the reason he did that i'm guessing is so the tank it can spread the tank evenly so it doesnt have to sit 1.5 inch wide sides.
there's a million ways to build a stand.
the tank won't sit on 1.5" sides with 3/4" plywood across top.
anyways...
The OP had no design plans. We do not know his ability with construction or engineering. I felt it was best to suggest 2x6.
If he had this elaborate and sound structured design.. I'm sure weaker materials can be used to build a strong stand.
http:///forum/post/3096151
the reason he did that i'm guessing is so the tank it can spread the tank evenly so it doesnt have to sit 1.5 inch wide sides.
there's a million ways to build a stand.
the tank won't sit on 1.5" sides with 3/4" plywood across top.
anyways...
The OP had no design plans. We do not know his ability with construction or engineering. I felt it was best to suggest 2x6.
If he had this elaborate and sound structured design.. I'm sure weaker materials can be used to build a strong stand.
mkroher
Member
Originally Posted by michaelwb
http:///forum/post/3096153
with proper engineering I can make a strong stand with 1x3 pine
then why are you bitching?
who's bitching?
http:///forum/post/3096153
with proper engineering I can make a strong stand with 1x3 pine
then why are you bitching?
who's bitching?
king_neptune
Active Member
I chose 2x4 because I wanted to layer it with glue and scrws. I could have gone with 2x6's but I made it out of 2x4. I could have used steel weld too...
Structurally both 4's and 6's would be sound. I simply thought I was helping someone who asked for some stand designs,and I chose to post some helpful pictures of one I made.
Structurally both 4's and 6's would be sound. I simply thought I was helping someone who asked for some stand designs,and I chose to post some helpful pictures of one I made.
jas1
Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3096214
I chose 2x4 because I wanted to layer it with glue and scrws. I could have gone with 2x6's but I made it out of 2x4. I could have used steel weld too...
Structurally both 4's and 6's would be sound. I simply thought I was helping someone who asked for some stand designs,and I chose to post some helpful pictures of one I made.
Easy there fellas!!! Just wanted some input, and I thank you all. Each and everyone of you have very valid points. I roofed houses for 5yrs and framed houses for another 3 so I do have some knowledge. I was thinking there must be a bit of a difference in weight distribution from a load bearing wall and a fish tank stand. I was simply asking for some visuals and opinions from the more experienced (y'all).
http:///forum/post/3096214
I chose 2x4 because I wanted to layer it with glue and scrws. I could have gone with 2x6's but I made it out of 2x4. I could have used steel weld too...
Structurally both 4's and 6's would be sound. I simply thought I was helping someone who asked for some stand designs,and I chose to post some helpful pictures of one I made.
Easy there fellas!!! Just wanted some input, and I thank you all. Each and everyone of you have very valid points. I roofed houses for 5yrs and framed houses for another 3 so I do have some knowledge. I was thinking there must be a bit of a difference in weight distribution from a load bearing wall and a fish tank stand. I was simply asking for some visuals and opinions from the more experienced (y'all).
king_neptune
Active Member
Same load bearing principles will apply. As a carpenter you will be able to fabricate something with ease. You already have a natural understanding of what can hold what 
jas1
Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3096628
Same load bearing principles will apply. As a carpenter you will be able to fabricate something with ease. You already have a natural understanding of what can hold what
Thanx for havin faith in me
Just remember I was only a grunt with a tool belt
http:///forum/post/3096628
Same load bearing principles will apply. As a carpenter you will be able to fabricate something with ease. You already have a natural understanding of what can hold what
Thanx for havin faith in me
jas1
Member
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3096770
Cut down a oak tree. Make it into a rectangle shape, then carve out the inside. And their you go, one solid peice of wood that would support the weight.
http:///forum/post/3096770
Cut down a oak tree. Make it into a rectangle shape, then carve out the inside. And their you go, one solid peice of wood that would support the weight.
jas1
Member
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3096917
Is it to big to upload?
No, it says "invalid file" I tried changing the file ext to .bmp, .gif, .jpeg etc...
http:///forum/post/3096917
Is it to big to upload?
No, it says "invalid file" I tried changing the file ext to .bmp, .gif, .jpeg etc...
