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[sergifed91]

I am looking at building my own stand. My local Menards have precut 2 x6 for a 125 gallon tank. Would it be a good idea to buy the pre cut or by a 8 foot pieces and cut the down to 72 inches 6 feet?

 

[Pistondog]

Will you need exactly 6 ft or slightly over? Measure the 6 footers before buying.

 

[FUNGI]

Better get 2x6x12....cheaper in the long run...

 

[FUNGI]

Menards:
2x6x6=7.19
2x6x8 = 8.46
2x6x12 = 13.22 (equals [email protected])

Plus, you will have extra if needed.....

 

[Peair]

I am looking at building my own stand. My local Menards have precut 2 x6 for a 125 gallon tank. Would it be a good idea to buy the pre cut or by a 8 foot pieces and cut the down to 72 inches 6 feet?

Nothing like building your own stand, take your time, do it right, and than paint it or stain it the color you like.

 

[Red_Beard]

pre-cuts can vary, you will get more precise cuts doing it yourself. and you can trim blemishes a little better if you DIY.

 

[FUNGI]

maybe get Menards to cut teh 2x6x12 in half also...they should for free

 

[RocketEngineer]

You only need 2x6 for the top section. Everything else can be 2x4.

 

[sergifed91]

You only need 2x6 for the top section. Everything else can be 2x4.

I would feel better using 2 x6 for the whole stand

 

[RocketEngineer]

I would feel better using 2 x6 for the whole stand

You don’t need it for the uprights or the bottom. They would just make it heavier to move and take up space.