Stand pics/examples?

[Aquattro]

From a thread on RC, spanning 6 feet with a 2x6 won't require a vertical support mid span. So my design is a top rail of 2x6 on 2x4 verticals (2 each corner) plus additional support on the outside corners, as I'm making the stand longer than the tank. Then sheathing with 1/2" plywood, so strength should be fine. Not crazy about 6 inches on top, since it will block access to the skimmer cup a bit, but not a huge deal.

[Borderjumper]

We built ours using much the same design, but added a piece of plywood on the bottom. It kinda helps distribute the weight evenly on the floor AND we siliconed the joints and painted it with a couple of coats of marine paint. If we had a leak or overflow it would hold a few gallons of water without soaking the floor.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

We built ours using much the same design, but added a piece of plywood on the bottom. It kinda helps distribute the weight evenly on the floor AND we siliconed the joints and painted it with a couple of coats of marine paint. If we had a leak or overflow it would hold a few gallons of water without soaking the floor.

Exactly my plan. Then I have to figure out how to level it, the floor isn't exactly flat

[don.ald]

go to HD and buy those plastic shims for leveling doors. work great! once the weight is on they wont move.

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Exactly my plan. Then I have to figure out how to level it, the floor isn't exactly flat

[chris121277]

Here are a few shots of the stand I'm building right now



This cabinet on the side will have a hidden door that will house all my electrical




Tonight I'm install all the junction box's and routing all the wires.....and with any luck I'll get a chance to start skinning this week end

[chris121277]

and if your interested, here are a few of my last one....I waaaay over built it....I bet the stand itself ways 150 pounds LOL

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by chris121277

Here are a few shots of the stand I'm building right now



This cabinet on the side will have a hidden door that will house all my electrical




Tonight I'm install all the junction box's and routing all the wires.....and with any luck I'll get a chance to start skinning this week end

I really like the electrical box idea. I think I will do that with my own stand! I have been humming and hawing over what to do with the power bars.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

we siliconed the joints and painted it

Be sure to use a paintable silicone (won't be 100% silicone) or just use indoor/outdoor caulking. I like DAP Alex Plus.