Assistance designing 8020 stand

[samparker]

Hi all,

I've spent the last couple days searching through the forums, learning and getting inspired by some amazing aluminum extrusion stands - but I still feel like I need assistance with the design and which profiles I should use.

I'm looking to build a frame for a 8 foot long, 3 foot wide and 2 foot 3 inches tall glass tank. I would like the stand to be 43 inches tall.

Can anyone suggest what profile extrusion should be used, how many uprights (etc) would be needed and what kind of fixtures you would use to hold it all together?

Much appreciated.

Regards,
Sam

 

[Hitman]

Here’s a drawing of the stand from my 240. I would assume you would only have to adjust the width as my 240 is 30.5 and yours will be 36.

 

[samparker]

Here’s a drawing of the stand from my 240. I would assume you would only have to adjust the width as my 240 is 30.5 and yours will be 36.

appreciate the reply, although that is steel where as I am looking at using 8020 aluminium which may have different properties. I will use this as a guide and adjust to suit my measurements:
https://www.framingtech.com/fti-tank-stand-96x36x36