Building a plywood stand

[germs101]

Here is an almost [emoji6] finished bathroom vanity I made out of plywood. I need to build a stand for a 40 gallon breeder and was wondering if I used the same design if it would be strong enough? I could make the back out of 3/4" ply to beef it up a bit, and I'd also have the top made of 3/4" ply.

 

[germs101]

I just noticed this posted in the wrong section. It should be in DIY. Sorry

 

[jsker]

Yes you are good, this what I did for my 72

 

[dbl]

I just noticed this posted in the wrong section. It should be in DIY. Sorry

Moved to DIY. Nice build by the way!!!

 

[germs101]

Moved to DIY. Nice build by the way!!!

Thanks!

 

[germs101]

Yes you are good, this what I did for my 72

That looks so good! Did you use 3/4" on the back?

I just noticed this posted in the wrong section. It should be in DIY. Sorry

 

[jsker]

That looks so good! Did you use 3/4" on the back?

1/2 ply on the back. I topped it with granite so that the weight would be distributed on the corners and if I got wet I would not have problems with the water creeping down into the cabinet. When I first setup the tank I had a HOB filter and used the middle for storage of the electronics. Last year I switch to a remote sump and move the electronics and use the center to store meds, food, test kits, etc. I use the left and right side for files, office supplies and what ever else. I have the cabinet on nylon casters to that I can move it when I need too when the tank is filled on the hard wood. I would suggest putting magic slide on the bottom.

 

[jsker]

Oh, If I may suggest, pocket hole a front and back top support to may the front and back more rigid like I did with mine.

 

[ourcoralreef]

Very perdy

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Super nice!

 

[Even Further]

I made my stand from 3/4" plywood. I used a kreg jig for pocket joints, stainless screws, and a bead of construction adhesive. It came out super rigid.

 

[germs101]

I made my stand from 3/4" plywood. I used a kreg jig for pocket joints, stainless screws, and a bead of construction adhesive. It came out super rigid.

What holds the door front on?

 

[Even Further]

A ledge (wood strip) on the door inside holds the door weight, and magnets hold the door against the stand.

 

[SpikesReef]

All 3/4" ply wood. Both sides are large doors for easy access to the sump. On the front and back I doubled up the plywood so it totals 1 1/2". There is a 3/4" top holding it all together via kreg jig and a 1 1/2" thick piece of cherry that is screwed to the other top through the bottom. This thing is beyond solid.

 

[germs101]

All 3/4" ply wood. Both sides are large doors for easy access to the sump. On the front and back I doubled up the plywood so it totals 1 1/2". There is a 3/4" top holding it all together via kreg jig and a 1 1/2" thick piece of cherry that is screwed to the other top through the bottom. This thing is beyond solid.

Stunning! How does the top open up?

 

[needbiggertanks]

This is great! Looks great, great location... well done. Anychance we can see the inside and bracing??

 

[SpikesReef]

Stunning! How does the top open up?

Via piano hinge

 

[SpikesReef]

This is great! Looks great, great location... well done. Anychance we can see the inside and bracing??

The only bracing is the double reinforced top, bottom, back and the sides of the front door of the sump.

 

[needbiggertanks]

Great job! Youre definately setting some reef goals for me. Haha

 

[Family Tank]

Nice stands! Spikedangles,quick question. Sorry for hijack. How tall is the top and bottom sections and what are tank dimensions? Thx Dan