Lets see those steel stands! - Page 41

MeuserReef · 01/21/2010, 02:17 PM

s - p - l - i - t :d

Lost in Tanks · 01/21/2010, 02:39 PM

LOL.. it would have been in the old format... you still got the 1000th post though

PS, this is Tony

MeuserReef · 01/21/2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost in Tanks

LOL.. it would have been in the old format... you still got the 1000th post though

PS, this is Tony

Stupid upgrade

Lost in Tanks · 01/21/2010, 08:22 PM

Lol

blk94rs · 01/22/2010, 12:32 AM

Here's my steel stand:

kcress · 01/22/2010, 04:48 AM

Very clean!
Looks like those bolts don't have much to screw into!

noobtothereef · 01/22/2010, 08:19 AM

i like how you added the tabs to the steel stand, every time i build one i just counter sink holes in the ply and use self drilling screws to attatch it to the stand but are a pita, will be using those in the future

Paul B · 01/22/2010, 08:50 AM

Here is my DIY galvanized stand as of yesterday. It has been under my tank for 31 years
and I am about to replace this leg

noobtothereef · 01/22/2010, 09:03 AM

WOW 31 years...........id say that stand has definately paid for itself...

Paul B · 01/22/2010, 09:39 AM

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...........id say that stand has definately paid for itself...

I think so, and that is heavy galvanized steel called Kindorf. We use it in construction to build everything

noobtothereef · 01/22/2010, 09:57 AM

i believe they use kindorf in water treatment plants

Paul B · 01/22/2010, 10:10 AM

It is used on every construction job in the US. We mount panels, water tanks, generators, airconditioners, everything with it.
It comes in 3/4" 1 1/2" and 3", Pvc, galvanized steel, aluminum and stainless steel

kcress · 01/22/2010, 03:28 PM

All I can say is "That's a lot of buttercream!"

eznet2u · 01/22/2010, 03:41 PM

Why are you replacing the leg? it looks structurally sound. Just a little rust.

jdarr · 01/22/2010, 06:16 PM

hello everyone. this is my first post ever i think... been a long time reader of these threads and have learned alot... anyways, i have a 250 gallon deep dimension tank ready to be delivered, and was considering getting a steel stand built. i was going to use 2x2 (1/8th thick). please review these images and let me know if there are any flaws. i dont mind if its overkill, just want a strong stand as i live on the 22nd floor of my condo

the tank dimensions are 60x36x27. i was goint to make the stand 61x37.5x31 to allow for bulkheads etc...
any thoughts?

Paul B · 01/23/2010, 02:09 PM

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Why are you replacing the leg? it looks structurally sound. Just a little rust.

Yeah, just a little

Jdarr

To Reef Central

jdarr · 01/23/2010, 04:52 PM

haha. thanks! you guys are all amazing the way you help each other out...

bad santa · 01/23/2010, 06:16 PM

i just got my steel stand welded up by my buddy. After reading this thread im going to have to add some gussets to keep it from raking. My tank is 30" x 30" x 36", should i just put gussets on the top only or the top and bottom sides of the stand?

bad santa · 01/23/2010, 06:22 PM

ill post up some pics tomorrow. I was going to get the stand powder coated(friend will do it for cheap) but am considering the Herculiner too.
After you guys have your system up and running do you wish you shouldve put a shelf inside your stand house controller,supplies,or whaterver?

kcress · 01/23/2010, 08:31 PM

Looks great jdarr. That will do the trick easily.

Do put in some thought on skinning it and painting. You might consider having it powder coated. Probably cost about $150. Tough stuff.

Now how are you going to smuggle it and the tank up to the 22nd floor? Don't let anyone see either of them!

blk94rs · 01/23/2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kcress

Very clean!
Looks like those bolts don't have much to screw into!

Thanks! Clean is what I am going for! My goal is not to see a single wire under my stand once Im done putting it all together.

The bolts actually worked out really well! I used 3/8" lag bolts, I then drilled pilot holes in the top piece. The lag bolts go within 1/6" of the surface of the top piece. It is very secure.

jdarr · 01/23/2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kcress

Looks great jdarr. That will do the trick easily.

Do put in some thought on skinning it and painting. You might consider having it powder coated. Probably cost about $150. Tough stuff.

Now how are you going to smuggle it and the tank up to the 22nd floor? Don't let anyone see either of them!

haha, yes i am going to have to be very sneaky... i have big elevators so i hope it will be quick and painless. after reading this thread, i was going to research some of the magnetic ideas a bit... any particular suggestions with the steel stand to allow this later?
oh, and yes, powder coating is arranged. got a guy to do it for 100$

kcress · 01/24/2010, 05:39 AM

blk94rs; Thanks for the detail - figured something like that.

jdarr; Great. Only thing I could add would be that sometimes people add corner flags set flush with the outside so they can drill or magnet a little easier.

bad santa · 01/24/2010, 07:09 AM

What type of primer do I use if I'll be painting with herculiner?

MeuserReef · 01/24/2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blk94rs

Thanks! Clean is what I am going for! My goal is not to see a single wire under my stand once Im done putting it all together.

You have built a VERY clean stand indeed. I had the same "no wiring" goal on my setup.

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Originally Posted by bad santa

What type of primer do I use if I'll be painting with herculiner?

I used Rustoleum Professional Spray primer on mine before applying the herculiner. I sprayed several coats to insure that all of the bare metal was covered. Having a light colored surface to apply the Black Herculiner over really helped me get the steel completely covered.

01/21/2010, 02:17 PM	#1001
MeuserReef Welcome to the next level Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,412	s - p - l - i - t :d __________________ "Never be afraid to do something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the titanic." -Anonymous Current Tank Info: tankless

01/22/2010, 12:32 AM	#1005
blk94rs Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 126	Here's my steel stand: __________________ 90g Envison SPS tank.

01/22/2010, 08:19 AM	#1007
noobtothereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: council bluffs iowa Posts: 1,530	i like how you added the tabs to the steel stand, every time i build one i just counter sink holes in the ply and use self drilling screws to attatch it to the stand but are a pita, will be using those in the future Last edited by noobtothereef; 01/22/2010 at 08:25 AM.

01/22/2010, 08:50 AM	#1008
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	Here is my DIY galvanized stand as of yesterday. It has been under my tank for 31 years and I am about to replace this leg __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

01/22/2010, 10:10 AM	#1012
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	It is used on every construction job in the US. We mount panels, water tanks, generators, airconditioners, everything with it. It comes in 3/4" 1 1/2" and 3", Pvc, galvanized steel, aluminum and stainless steel __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

01/21/2010, 02:39 PM	#1002
Lost in Tanks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Taylors,SC Posts: 109	LOL.. it would have been in the old format... you still got the 1000th post though PS, this is Tony

01/21/2010, 08:22 PM	#1004
Lost in Tanks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Taylors,SC Posts: 109	Lol

01/22/2010, 04:48 AM	#1006
kcress Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central California Coast. Posts: 5,383	Very clean! Looks like those bolts don't have much to screw into!

01/22/2010, 09:03 AM	#1009
noobtothereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: council bluffs iowa Posts: 1,530	WOW 31 years...........id say that stand has definately paid for itself...

01/22/2010, 09:57 AM	#1011
noobtothereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: council bluffs iowa Posts: 1,530	i believe they use kindorf in water treatment plants

01/22/2010, 03:28 PM	#1013
kcress Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central California Coast. Posts: 5,383	All I can say is "That's a lot of buttercream!"

01/22/2010, 03:41 PM	#1014
eznet2u Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,135	Why are you replacing the leg? it looks structurally sound. Just a little rust.

01/23/2010, 04:52 PM	#1017
jdarr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: canada Posts: 78	haha. thanks! you guys are all amazing the way you help each other out... __________________ _________________ Jason "The eyes are the groin of the head"- Dwight K Shrute Current Tank Info: 250 gallon sps dominated reef

01/23/2010, 06:16 PM	#1018
bad santa SCRK member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,444	i just got my steel stand welded up by my buddy. After reading this thread im going to have to add some gussets to keep it from raking. My tank is 30" x 30" x 36", should i just put gussets on the top only or the top and bottom sides of the stand? __________________ Ed "Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying" "Were discussing man,...you have your wrong opinion i have my right one. Its called communication." Mac Inger Current Tank Info: working on establishing a 32 Gal. Nano-Cube

01/23/2010, 06:22 PM	#1019
bad santa SCRK member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,444	ill post up some pics tomorrow. I was going to get the stand powder coated(friend will do it for cheap) but am considering the Herculiner too. After you guys have your system up and running do you wish you shouldve put a shelf inside your stand house controller,supplies,or whaterver? __________________ Ed "Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying" "Were discussing man,...you have your wrong opinion i have my right one. Its called communication." Mac Inger Current Tank Info: working on establishing a 32 Gal. Nano-Cube

01/23/2010, 08:31 PM	#1020
kcress Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central California Coast. Posts: 5,383	Looks great jdarr. That will do the trick easily. Do put in some thought on skinning it and painting. You might consider having it powder coated. Probably cost about $150. Tough stuff. Now how are you going to smuggle it and the tank up to the 22nd floor? Don't let anyone see either of them!

01/24/2010, 05:39 AM	#1023
kcress Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central California Coast. Posts: 5,383	blk94rs; Thanks for the detail - figured something like that. jdarr; Great. Only thing I could add would be that sometimes people add corner flags set flush with the outside so they can drill or magnet a little easier.

01/24/2010, 07:09 AM	#1024
bad santa SCRK member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,444	What type of primer do I use if I'll be painting with herculiner? __________________ Ed "Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying" "Were discussing man,...you have your wrong opinion i have my right one. Its called communication." Mac Inger Current Tank Info: working on establishing a 32 Gal. Nano-Cube