The original stand was 3/4" plywood and I recall it being pretty tight.
The marks you're referring to will probably be from the gasket as well which is small than the actual bulkheads so you have less clearance than you might think. I would account for 1" max.
A couple options I could recommend:
If you're using 1-1/2 tubing an option is to make the stand 55" x 23" meaning it will extrude 1/2" out from all sides of the tank but should give you the clearance you need.
Another option is to build up a few layers of plywood on top of the metal stand, you can drill large holes for the bulkheads and use the plywood as a spacer, not great for access after the tank is in place but an option.
Other options involve build the stand around the bulkheads or notching with added support. Or make the stand from 3/4" plywood like I did.
Either way be sure to get the bulkheads first, make sure they fit the holes properly, then measure for stand clearance. If you don't follow this order you're asking for problems.
10-17-2012, 09:42 PM
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