Custom stand build ideas.

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So I have a 125 dual overflow I am building. I got it used and dont trust the cheap stand. I'm going to build a metal stand, as I'm still in the thinking stage does anyone have ideas to implement or want to see in a metal stand?
 
Besides support put bars and braces that can be used to route cables, plumbing, shelving etc.
 
I haven’t had the need yet, but I’ve been eying stuff to build a large tank. There are some really nice stands that I’ve seen framed out with t slot aluminum tubing. It’s relatively cheap, won’t rust, doesn’t require welding, crazy strong, light, and you can skin it however you want. When I go bigger I think that’s route I’m going.
 
I haven’t had the need yet, but I’ve been eying stuff to build a large tank. There are some really nice stands that I’ve seen framed out with t slot aluminum tubing. It’s relatively cheap, won’t rust, doesn’t require welding, crazy strong, light, and you can skin it however you want. When I go bigger I think that’s route I’m going.
I would love to go that route also. But I'm a welder/mechanic and have a full fab shop at my disposal so metal will be "extreamly cheap"
 
I would love to go that route also. But I'm a welder/mechanic and have a full fab shop at my disposal so metal will be "extreamly cheap"
Well in that case a welded square steel tubing frame with a powder coat is what I’d do.
 
I haven’t had the need yet, but I’ve been eying stuff to build a large tank. There are some really nice stands that I’ve seen framed out with t slot aluminum tubing. It’s relatively cheap, won’t rust, doesn’t require welding, crazy strong, light, and you can skin it however you want. When I go bigger I think that’s route I’m going.

Using that never occurred to me. I’ll have to look into that for my purposes. Thanks for the idea.

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