Metal Stand capacity?

reefwars · #1 12-06-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_alberta

I think you mean every 2'-0" and every 6'-0" right? Otherwise that's a lot of legs!

How thick is the 1" tubing?

haha true think greg likes to overkill a bit hehehe

The Grizz · #2 12-06-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

kinda what i posted^^^^^ razz!!!! hehehe

gregg im gonna want a stand made up here soon one day, more than likely in the spring when i ditch the 90 and the rusty stand its on, hope your up for the task

I was a little more persise

& yes always up for a task

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Originally Posted by Myka

I sure don't like that unsupported 4' span. I've only ever heard of one stand collapsing though, but I would not like for yours to be number two! I think the biggest risk is that you will crack the bottom pane of glass probably right where that center support is. I've seen more than one 8-10' tank cracked in that spot. LOVE your tank dimensions!

My point exactly

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Originally Posted by mr_alberta

I think you mean every 2'-0" and every 6'-0" right? Otherwise that's a lot of legs!

How thick is the 1" tubing?

DAMN iPad, yes your correct. Edited my first post thanks

The Grizz · #3 12-06-2011, 05:20 AM

Well that is a good point Dawn, free is always good.

If you wiggle the tank at one end in both directions how much does it move?

Myka · #4 12-06-2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

If you wiggle the tank at one end in both directions how much does it move?

Oh come on...it weighs a ton, bet it doesn't move easily!

Dawn, just add some more vertical pieces.

I would say two more along the front and two more along the back.

The Grizz · #5 12-06-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Oh come on...it weighs a ton, bet it doesn't move easily!

You would be surprised how metal moves if it is not solid enough, I should know I work with it every day. 1" tube can bend fairly easy.

The Grizz · #6 12-06-2011, 05:30 AM

I know this is going to be a tough question to answer but are the corners of the tube almost square or do they have a bit of a rounded corner?

noirsphynx · #7 12-06-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I know this is going to be a tough question to answer but are the corners of the tube almost square or do they have a bit of a rounded corner?

A bit rounded.

noirsphynx · #8 12-06-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Well that is a good point Dawn, free is always good.

If you wiggle the tank at one end in both directions how much does it move?

Not even a little bit.