My 75 G DIY Stand

[vicegrip]

Thought I would share some pics of my little project.
I still have some touch up to do.
My cousin gave me the rough cut red oak that he cut off his land.

 

[vicegrip]

Pic are just to show the removable center trim.
I did it that way so all the doors are the same size and I can still be able to get at the plumbing.

 

[payton 350]

what about two center braces for the top where the tank will sit...this will help even out weight distribution on the tank and stand

 

[ginarox]

lookin good, thanks for sharing, have a great day.

 

[vicegrip]

Don't need them it's only 4 foot long. The pound per square inch on a 75G is low.The oak trim on the frame also acts as a T brace (dove tail). Even this stand is over kill Just because 2x4's are the cheapest way to go.

 

[payton 350]

looks sharp

 

[cannonman]

It's gonna look even better when you get that sump in there and everything plumbed!! C'mon, lets go get the sand today! Lets order the lights and LR!!!!!

 

[cyclops]

Nice stand.

 

[hammerhed7]

nice job, I agree about the center brace, a 2X4 on end will support alot more than it would appear to (over 1000 lbs) I built a similar 2X4 stand minus the trim for my 220 in wall, and it is still perfectly level after a year.

 

[rabid frog]

Nice looking stand. I wish I could build things.

 

[backcountr]

i just got a 90 could you send some more pics if you have them
backcountry@centurytel.net

 

[nu2salt]

i'm with cannon get that puppy going.that is a very nice stand by the way

 

[monalisa]

Your stand turned out BEAUTIFUL!! Great going!!
p.s. look at all the 'sconsinites here...COOL!
Lisa :happyfish

 

[cannonman]

MonaLisa- what part of 'sconsin you from?