king_neptune
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I been checking the Diy section looking for homemade stands. But not really finding them.
I know there is some DIY stands hear, but I cant find them.
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james2042
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Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2945889
I been checking the Diy section looking for homemade stands. But not really finding them.
Not much to it i just made one for a 20 high and 1 for a 20 long my 180 is in the wall but it sits on 2x4s and has for 4 years with no problems
http:///forum/post/2945889
I been checking the Diy section looking for homemade stands. But not really finding them.
Not much to it i just made one for a 20 high and 1 for a 20 long my 180 is in the wall but it sits on 2x4s and has for 4 years with no problems
king_neptune
Active Member
i was looking for some with nice finish. I saw one last week and it had a beautiful wood finish...like it was made of logs
james2042
Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2945896
i was looking for some with nice finish. I saw one last week and it had a beautiful wood finish...like it was made of logs
Oh i used notty pine to cover the last 2 i made the 20 long got ebony stain and the 20 high got golden oak ill post pics tomorrow its easy i did them in about 4 hrs each send me ur demensions and ill work you up some plans
http:///forum/post/2945896
i was looking for some with nice finish. I saw one last week and it had a beautiful wood finish...like it was made of logs
Oh i used notty pine to cover the last 2 i made the 20 long got ebony stain and the 20 high got golden oak ill post pics tomorrow its easy i did them in about 4 hrs each send me ur demensions and ill work you up some plans
king_neptune
Active Member
The tank is 73x19 with a height of 23"
the sump is 48x13 with a height of 22"
I need the sump to fit underneath. The current stand I got is a little cramped and I would like to increase the height to 42"
That way its not too tall. If I can reach inside the tank with a small step ladder I don't mind. As long as I got plenty room underneath for the sump and hanging lights.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=349033
This is what I currently have to work with..as you can see its a little cramped.
I have 2x4.
2x12(not much)
plywood
drill
table saw
hammer
skill saw
saber saw
chop saw
im pretty sure thats plenty enough tools. I can get a compressor and finish nail gun from my dad, if the design allows for some nice paneling to be placed on it.
the sump is 48x13 with a height of 22"
I need the sump to fit underneath. The current stand I got is a little cramped and I would like to increase the height to 42"
That way its not too tall. If I can reach inside the tank with a small step ladder I don't mind. As long as I got plenty room underneath for the sump and hanging lights.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=349033
This is what I currently have to work with..as you can see its a little cramped.
I have 2x4.
2x12(not much)
plywood
drill
table saw
hammer
skill saw
saber saw
chop saw
im pretty sure thats plenty enough tools. I can get a compressor and finish nail gun from my dad, if the design allows for some nice paneling to be placed on it.
king_neptune
Active Member
found it!! it was actually pretty close
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=320533
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=320533
james2042
Member
This is the 20 long i didnt want doors because of the location and other furniture in the room i wanted it 2 match total cost was about 30.00 and its sturdy not like the cheap press board stands at the pet shop
The 20 high got doors ill take a pic of it tomorrow total cost on that one was like 42.00 and again its sturdy made with ripped 2x4s and notty pine
Your size tank will probably cost about 75.00 and a little elbo grease ill work you up some plans tomorrow asap its late night everyone
The 20 high got doors ill take a pic of it tomorrow total cost on that one was like 42.00 and again its sturdy made with ripped 2x4s and notty pine
Your size tank will probably cost about 75.00 and a little elbo grease ill work you up some plans tomorrow asap its late night everyone
james2042
Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2945903
found it!! it was actually pretty close
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=320533
there ya go the log style looks good just wouldnt go well in my house
http:///forum/post/2945903
found it!! it was actually pretty close
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=320533
king_neptune
Active Member
thanks
king_neptune
Active Member
ya i been looking at different ones...i think for now ill stick to my budget and go with a cheap sturdy DIY stand that has lots of head room.
spanko
Active Member
Here is a nice program to calculater what is needed.
http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
05xrunner
Active Member
here is mine..I made it for my 30Breeder tank..its 30x18x30
It needs the door still..I am going to Ikea to buy a nice black trim door with frosted glass in the center for it..Just like the ones on my TV stand..perfect fit and make it all match
Cost was about $45 to build it
It needs the door still..I am going to Ikea to buy a nice black trim door with frosted glass in the center for it..Just like the ones on my TV stand..perfect fit and make it all match
Cost was about $45 to build it
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2945987
Here is a nice program to calculater what is needed.
http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
that calculator gave me a $300 to build stand. I'd like something a little cheaper.
http:///forum/post/2945987
Here is a nice program to calculater what is needed.
http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
that calculator gave me a $300 to build stand. I'd like something a little cheaper.
05xrunner
Active Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2947085
that calculator gave me a $300 to build stand. I'd like something a little cheaper.
yea that calculator is STUPID...I built my stand and skinned it all for a total of 45bucks...That calculator was telling me it would cost 75bucks just to build the frame. I dont know what the cost of wood they put in but from what I saw it was about 15bucks worth of the frame design it showed.
http:///forum/post/2947085
that calculator gave me a $300 to build stand. I'd like something a little cheaper.
yea that calculator is STUPID...I built my stand and skinned it all for a total of 45bucks...That calculator was telling me it would cost 75bucks just to build the frame. I dont know what the cost of wood they put in but from what I saw it was about 15bucks worth of the frame design it showed.
king_neptune
Active Member
2x4's is enough to hold a 125 correct?
james2042
Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2947357
2x4's is enough to hold a 125 correct?
yes they hold my 180
http:///forum/post/2947357
2x4's is enough to hold a 125 correct?
yes they hold my 180
king_neptune
Active Member
sorry don't quite follow.
if your referring to the auto design generator, evin if i looked up the stock and found it cheaper. it still built an over kill stand that would weigh several hundred pounds. if i were going with something in the 500gallon+ range I would use it's design
I think I got a good idea on building a stand now. thanks for all your help. I will post a pretty nice one for all to see.
if your referring to the auto design generator, evin if i looked up the stock and found it cheaper. it still built an over kill stand that would weigh several hundred pounds. if i were going with something in the 500gallon+ range I would use it's design
I think I got a good idea on building a stand now. thanks for all your help. I will post a pretty nice one for all to see.