So in your opinion it's strong enough? Did you add any additional support?Looks to me that Joey followed the same plans as in the original post. Many people including myself have used the plan laid out in the OP.
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So in your opinion it's strong enough? Did you add any additional support?Looks to me that Joey followed the same plans as in the original post. Many people including myself have used the plan laid out in the OP.
It's pleanty strong in my opinion. Take your time with the cuts and putting things together and it will be good. I'll try to find some Pictures of the build of mine. If you look through my build thread you should see some there as well.So in your opinion it's strong enough? Did you add any additional support?
Very easy man. Just built me one today..
Will be adding cabinets tomorrow..
Use wood shims to level the stand before the tank goes on the stand. You can pick up wood shims at any hardware storeWhat if the floor isn't level?
Predrill , glue and screw .So should I buy those right angle clamps to make sure the stand goes together well? And when I glue, should I wait until the glue is totally dry before I drill?
That is beautiful!!!!Here is my 125 stand base made using those plans. My only alteration was 2x6 s for the top frame.
Here is the finished product
It is very strong. I did lag the back upper support to the wall studs.
Thanks. How do I clamp a right angle? I'm really a newbie at all of this!Predrill , glue and screw .
Nice! The tile work is beautiful and a great idea for a tank stand!This is what I came up with for my 40 breeder with a 20 long sump and just starting to figure out the canopy. I originally had the frame to the demension of the 40b but found out the 20 long wasn't going to fit so I just took it apart and redirected it to 48 inches long and made a little table top area for testing and feeding .
I don't have a work bench. I just ended up using the concrete and when I was cutting I just used two chairs and some clamps and went to town. As far as screwing everything together use a small drill bit smaller than the gage of the screw and drill out your pilot holes and it will help start the screw when you go to truly fasten the pieces together as well it will help prevent the boards from splitting or cracking.Ok I have another newbie carpenter question. I don't have a work table due to lack of storage. How do you make sure you drill the holes and screw the screws in accurately? I'm going to get one of those right angle clamps, which will help, but what should I put the wood on when I drill it? Thanks for everyone's patience with my many questions!