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11/09/2007, 09:45 AM
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Cube tank stand
Hey guys!
Well this is my first DIY project. A couple of friends are helping me with it but, could anybody please give me some pointers on how to build a stand for a cube tank? The exact dimensions are 30x30x15 (LWH). Anyways, i just need to do the frame, i have some plans for the rest. I'd appreciate it! Thanks! Diego
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11/09/2007, 11:28 AM
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Hi clownReef.
I have built a number of stands for 24x24x24 tanks out of oak plywood. built more less just like a kitchen base cabinet. there are a varity of construction methods, i used a biscut joiner for the one pictured. but you can use dados or other! hope this helps 
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11/09/2007, 11:32 AM
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oops to many https in the line
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11/09/2007, 02:28 PM
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I used four 4"x4" Posts for support and then I framed it with 2"x4" top and bottom then I used .5" ply wood to skin it!
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11/09/2007, 03:50 PM
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AHHHH..perfect!! thank you guys!
I want to skin it with plywood too.. paint it.. Any other pointers?
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11/09/2007, 08:28 PM
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11/12/2007, 10:11 AM
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Mountaindew,
I really like that design.. I want something like that but without the edges..can it be done? Thanks!
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11/12/2007, 10:33 AM
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You don't need to use 4x4s for a 58 gallon tank. You would probably be able to get away with 1x4s for the frame if you built it right.
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11/12/2007, 06:31 PM
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Any more pointers? I dont want to build something that will hold my tank for 5 seconds, LOL
SPLASH!!!
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11/12/2007, 08:50 PM
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You're going to want to incorporate 2x4 wood in your construction.
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11/12/2007, 08:53 PM
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I built a stand for a 48" square, and I built it like a house except 12" on center instead of 16. I double studded the corners, and used onle 2x4s -its all you really need. I used half lap joints, and it will hold a car... The big thing that you want to prevent is racking or the stand turning into a parallelogram.
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11/13/2007, 10:23 PM
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Thanks Spleify
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11/14/2007, 11:32 AM
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spelify!
its just a switch panel, and equipment plugs into back. he is one supplier Chauvet http://www.chauvetlighting.com/ hope this helps |
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