2x4 and plywood tank stand?

[Johnny Reefer]

Not much. Not sure how much wood you'll need. I leave that to you to calculate. I'll be building a wood stand for a 180g soon 72" x 24" x 36"H.
1 - 2x6 $3.19.
5 - 2x4 $1.69 ea.
5 sheets 3/4" ply $25.47 ea.
More than enough screws. $7.64
More than enough nails. $3.07
Wood glue. $2.98.
Total estimated ~ $175.
Savings on a prebuilt stand and the satisfaction of DIY...Priceless.

I've bought the hardware and glue, but still have to get the wood.
(Disclaimer. Lumber prices , lumber being a commodity, fluctuate. Above quotes are Home Depot from a few days ago).

I don't imagine yours would come anywhere near $100 as you wouldn't need near the amount of plywood I'll be using.

HTH,

[Kabong]

The cost will really be determined by the type of plywood you go for.
I can range in price from $26 as Mark said up to near $100 a sheet.
Remember though you don't need nice board for the back. Or the top in your case.
So you should be able to get away with one sheet and use a pressed wood for the top and back.

Of course another question is do you have the tools to do this?
Or are you gonna have to get them to do all the cutting at the store?

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by Kabong

Of course another question is do you have the tools to do this?
Or are you gonna have to get them to do all the cutting at the store?

I sussed this out too. First two cuts are free. $0.25 per thereafter.

Cheers,

[pandafishowner]

we have the tools to cut it ourselves i'd need approx 30 ft of 2x4's