DIY Stand

[daplatapus]

That's the plan I've used to build a few stands. They are rock solid. You can forgo the inside screw strips if you pocket screw, but I like the idea of leaving them in. Rocketengineer also has a formula there somewhere for sizing your top framing for tank sizes and spans.

[apexifd]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

That's the plan I've used to build a few stands. They are rock solid. You can forgo the inside screw strips if you pocket screw, but I like the idea of leaving them in. Rocketengineer also has a formula there somewhere for sizing your top framing for tank sizes and spans.

I will like to do pocket holes, but can't find a jig at good price.

[lastlight]

same plan i've used for every stand i've built that was 2x4 or 2x6 construction. incredibly solid. i add a horizontal piece in the middle of the bottom frame to match the top. sheathing on the back and sides also prevents it from being able to tilt in either direction.

[LoJack]

Thats the design I used also when building my stand ... before adding face frames etc

[LoJack]

Heres the one I built.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...hlight=lojacks