Building stand for large tank

GMGQ · #1 02-01-2006, 02:34 AM

Yeah I did something like that. I glued, screwed, bolted, and caulked this thing:

http://www.auphanonline.com/gallery/...d=1330&page=89

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Originally Posted by woodcarver

Just a thought on stands for large tanks,has anyone used the torsion box principle . ( info on web)? I used this method to construct a work bench and saw table which are immensely strong and rigid. It involves a frame of say 2x4with a skin of plywood glued and screwed to the frame on both sides. the stresses are distributed over the full length and width of the construction not just on the 'legs'. I also used 1/2 inch threaded rod to bolt the frame together. The resulting ' box' ,which can have an open front, is incredibly strong and immovable but can be broken down if needed.
................Dave

mark · #2 02-01-2006, 03:43 AM

Alway seeing pictures of massive stands, here a light weight version for 400g.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...60#post2753560

Jason McK · #3 02-01-2006, 03:05 PM

Thanks everyone.

The stand will not be inwall even though it will be a wall I do not plan on framing in the wall

J

TheReefGeek · #4 02-01-2006, 03:23 PM

That sounds like a riddle.... Its a wall but not a wall!

Jason McK · #5 02-01-2006, 03:26 PM

Ya kinda. The tank is 6.5 feet long and the opening is 8 feet so it isn't worth building a wall for 9 inches on either side. I may build 9 inch shelves I can slide in and out

J

TheReefGeek · #6 02-01-2006, 03:48 PM

But what about above and below the tank? I think a tank looks great when it is built into a wall with some nice trim around it. Then a couch looks great underneath it it, and makes for easy sitting an viewing.