Steel Aquarium Stand

JPG@CFI

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Reefers,

I have been working on a steel stand for an acrylic tank, and thought I'd throw up a few pic's. Everyone likes pic's, right?

I have a Miller 210 mig machine, and a 1943 vintage Acorn table. The table lets you "dog" down the steel to keep it ftom moving while you apply the heat.
I have been welding since I was 12. My uncle had a welding shop that was pretty big. Did all kinds of stuff, but was known locally for his race car frames and cages. Anyway, enjoy, J

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Some stainless steel pipe my uncle welded for a guy.
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Looking good, I'm jealous of your table. I'm so tired of trying to weld stuff on my garage floor.
 

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Yeah, you can weld! ... LOL. It took a few spools of wire to get that kind of skill. Ya, been down on a few welds. ya think? And I bet ya must of started before we got our nice automatic lenses. What wire is that?
That last pic looks robotic.
 
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Nice stand! Hey JPG@CFI is your uncles name Brad Hadman as he builds chassis out in the Seattle area and built the top fuel dragsters chassis we used.
 

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I haven't welded since high school...17-18 years ago.... but I can tell those ore some excellent welds....you may want to consider offering your services... at least locally... :)
 

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Hi JPG-

I am looking to purchase an metal aquarium stand for my acrylic (1" thick) 72" x 24" x 32" tank.

Can you build or refer someone?

Thank you in advance.
 

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