Show Off Your Custom Wood Canopies and Stands

[Acro maniac]

I have build im starting, i have not started a build thread yet because its going to take a while. Its for a new house we are building but as i get closer ill start one... anyway i built this stand today. My question is bcause i have not been able to find load ratings that a common person can decipher.
So the stand is built to hold a marineland 180 (6'×2'×2'). Will the 2x6 top 2x4 verticle corners be enough strength to support the weight, without center supports? I would like to make the front and side panels removable although they will have doors.

 

[Ravan]

Still a work in progress but I'm getting there !

That tank layout is nice any other info on it?

I'll play along and share a few that I've done.

First is my peninsula right after completion. All panels are removable...





This is a mobile QT/Frag system I recently set up...



And a couple more examples of stands I built for friends...I build, they paint or stain...my generosity only goes so far...lol.

The stand for your QT is awesome

 

[n2585722]

Here is the stand and canopy I built for a 42 gallon Oceanic hex tank. There is also a cover for the back of the tank. The stand, canopy and back cover are ventedby two fans in the top of the back cover. The canopy has built in LED lighting.

This photo is from above and shows the fans for the canopy lighting and the vent fans for the canopy, stand and back cover.

This is a photo with two side doors open on the stand. The panels can be removed to remove the sump if needed. The controller and modules are behind the front door of the stand. The power bars are located in a cabinet attaced to the back panel of the stand.

This is a photo of the stand during the build with the doors removed.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

 

[Jim Harrison]

Here's a pic of the stand & canopy I built for my 180 last summer.

And some progress pics from the build...

I absolutely love this. I will be using this as a template to the style I build. Will post pics when I get to building.

 

[Fabianslit]

I have build im starting, i have not started a build thread yet because its going to take a while. Its for a new house we are building but as i get closer ill start one... anyway i built this stand today. My question is bcause i have not been able to find load ratings that a common person can decipher.
So the stand is built to hold a marineland 180 (6'×2'×2'). Will the 2x6 top 2x4 verticle corners be enough strength to support the weight, without center supports? I would like to make the front and side panels removable although they will have doors.

On my 125 gal
72in x 18in x (24 in (maybe))

I went with 2x8s for the long pieces that go across the 6 ft length

 

[KorL]

Custom built. Not by me though. LOL

 

[anomeda]

Here is my simple stand. Plywood covered in wood veneer and epoxy painted.

 

[litenyaup]

Here is mine

 

[CJBROWN]

Nice stuff guys. Bravo!

 

[Lgsasquatch]

This is one I'm building for my 75grr. Just have the doors and the top of the canopy left to finish.

 

[revhtree]

Great stands everyone!

 

[litenyaup]

 

[s2nhle]

Wow, this looks very solid and beautiful.

 

[Greybeard]

Some gorgeous woodworking shown here. My latest doesn't really belong here, but I'm sharing anyway Hey... there's plywood under there... some oak trim As much as I like woodworking, for this project, I wanted the support and open feel of steel.

Eventually, I'll be building book cases to 'fill' the 4 lower sections. Oak frames, probably white cases, possibly glass shelves, with a top light... Some day.

 

[Honeycombz]

Just finished up the LED cabinet lighting.

 

[TylerMoralez]

Working on a Fluval inspired build... will follow with pictures once tank arrives this week on base and canopy.

 

[Discod1]

Wow! You guys have some seriously good skills and great ideas!!

 

[s2nhle]

Wow, it is awesome. thanks,