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01/19/2019, 01:46 AM | #2251 | |
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03/21/2019, 07:09 AM | #2252 |
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Lots of great information and ideas in this thread. I currently have a wood stand that has to be replaced (don't ask...) and will go with metal this time. I have a good welder that will work with me on the metal part but we both have a hard time coming up with a good way to dress it. I have not seen a lot of detail/information in here how to best dress the stand with wood around it and inside to completely cover the metal parts themselves. Any help is appreciated.
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03/21/2019, 09:56 AM | #2253 |
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Powder coating is frequently used.
Recessed magnets in the wood to hold it in position have also been used.
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03/21/2019, 01:57 PM | #2254 |
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Go thru the pages and learn a lot in here.
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03/21/2019, 02:07 PM | #2255 |
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My wife would lynch me by the short hairs if I suggested an open stand. Dig the structural element, being an engineer, but I would have to hide it with flashy decora!
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04/22/2019, 10:45 PM | #2256 |
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im thinking about building a 60x36x20 tank, with a 60x36x36 stand. but my door frame is 28 inches wide.
does anybody have a suggestion for how i could build a stand? (no big enough windows or other doors) |
04/23/2019, 04:18 AM | #2257 | |
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This is my design without the help from 80/20. You can put it together in the location you want. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...postcount=2227
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04/23/2019, 06:52 AM | #2258 | |
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04/23/2019, 07:20 AM | #2259 |
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Yes to a degree, but IMHO it's worth it.
My complete stand was about $1300
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04/23/2019, 07:58 AM | #2260 | |
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You can have it built in two parts. I had to bring mine through an egress window in my basement. I had a local company build my stand to my specs and it was not that expensive either. Two Part Stand just scroll down to bottom
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04/23/2019, 07:59 AM | #2261 | |
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06/12/2019, 03:07 AM | #2262 |
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anyone has a design for 96 X 30 x 30 tank steel stand? probably using btm sump.
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06/12/2019, 05:39 AM | #2263 | |
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Thirty inch tall tanks are a hand full, that's why I went with 24" tall. Here's the thread about the tank/stand build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...14&postcount=4 Last edited by Yaryman; 06/12/2019 at 06:00 AM. |
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06/12/2019, 05:30 PM | #2264 |
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06/12/2019, 08:36 PM | #2266 |
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Here's the thread for my tank stand and tank build.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2201396 The stand is made from 1.5" steel tubing that is .125 thick. The stand itself is 96" x 30" x 32". Just my 2¢, but I would not go with a 30" tall tank. On my stand a 30" tall tank gives you a height of 63 inches for the top of the tank. Unless you are 8 foot tall, you will ALWAYS be on a step stool to clean the inside of the tank. ALWAYS. Again, just my 2 cents. Also just a suggestion, but I paid extra for a thicker top piece of the tank to prevent bowing on the front piece. I think it's 3/4 plexi on the top of the tank. It has prevented bowing on the front piece now going on 7 years. Front piece is only 1/2" plexi. |
06/30/2020, 03:07 AM | #2267 |
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Hello.
My aquarium is about 40 gallon.(150L) size 32"x14"x20" (81x36x50Cm) Stand will be about same size BUT 40" (100Cm) high Was thinking making stand from square steel tubing.. But i don't know much about steel structural strength. Should i build from 2"x2" 1/8" thick? or Will 1.5"x1.5" do the job? I want the stand to be very, very strong, and safe.. ( I will be adding thick wood on top of stand) Design shown in images: |
02/09/2021, 09:51 PM | #2268 |
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Question on a steel stand for a cube 48/48/24. What size tubing should I use and how many vertical support legs? 4 on the corners, or 8? Can I build the stand in 2 sections and connect them once I get them down the basement steps?
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