T-slot stands... Who's got the best DIY thread?

[fishbox]

I'm a pretty handy guy I've built every stand that I've ever used underneath of tank. However I've never heard of this Tslot material and would love to learn more

 

[clsanchez77]

Are you talking about 8020 Aluminum? If so, I have not done a stand, but I have done a removable light rack for my LED's and HO's. I am currently planning a water change cart, complete with a fresh water tank, and old water tank, pump, valves, float switches, etc and would be valved so I could also pump the wastewater into my utility sink. I am also getting ready to build a custom cabinet for my chiller so I can locate it outside right behind the tank. The cabinet will include some Apex gear, EB4 and PM1 to replace the chiller controllers.

But I have though about doing a stand for a future tank with the stuff. As I get more familiar with it, you can pretty much do everything wood can do.

 

[fishbox]

Pretty sure that's the stuff.

 

[Maacc]

Stand with light rack for my 180.

 

[Maacc]

Best prices I could find were 8020 garage on ebay and tnutz.com both ebay and website.

 

[XocyrusX]

I'm a pretty handy guy I've built every stand that I've ever used underneath of tank. However I've never heard of this Tslot material and would love to learn more

Here's mine.... love my stand!!!! Sorry the thread is old but hope it'll help.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/120g-80-20-stand-build.226353/

 

[jsker]

Best prices I could find were 8020 garage on ebay and tnutz.com both ebay and website.

That is some good pricing.

 

[fishbox]

Just trying to understand how it all connects

 

[XocyrusX]

Just trying to understand how it all connects

If you need any help feel free to PM me....

 

[thetedinator]

I added some photos to my build thread. I used 80/20 T-Slot.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/thetedinators-240g-mixed-reef-build.230720/page-2#post-3888205

 

[BigHildy53]

8020.net has educational information. And CAD software plug ins if you are going that route.

 

[pelphrey]

The easiest thing to do in my opinion is figure out what series you need and color. Don't even look at fastening methods until you figure that out! Once you've narrowed down your series sort fasteners by series and color. On the 8020 website there are tabs at the bottom of the fastener page. There you can find suggested hardware, depending on how many holes your fastner has it will suggest the number of pieces you'll need!

I've never build a stand out of it. Just light racks! This is black 10 series.

 

[mkj]

these types of stands are very populate in Europe because of extra space under tanks

 

[julioperez]

Are you talking about 8020 Aluminum? If so, I have not done a stand, but I have done a removable light rack for my LED's and HO's. I am currently planning a water change cart, complete with a fresh water tank, and old water tank, pump, valves, float switches, etc and would be valved so I could also pump the wastewater into my utility sink. I am also getting ready to build a custom cabinet for my chiller so I can locate it outside right behind the tank. The cabinet will include some Apex gear, EB4 and PM1 to replace the chiller controllers.

But I have though about doing a stand for a future tank with the stuff. As I get more familiar with it, you can pretty much do everything wood can do.

Do you have a pic of your lighting setup?

 

[fishbox]

So how do you determine what series will be needed?

 

[Maacc]

Go to 8020.com, there is a deflection calculator, you can also call and they will help.

 

[fishbox]

Yeah I briefly looked at the site but I'll go check it out

 

[evolved]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/wrasse-retreat-2-0-evolveds-270g-peninsula.256483/

 

[revhtree]

The easiest thing to do in my opinion is figure out what series you need and color. Don't even look at fastening methods until you figure that out! Once you've narrowed down your series sort fasteners by series and color. On the 8020 website there are tabs at the bottom of the fastener page. There you can find suggested hardware, depending on how many holes your fastner has it will suggest the number of pieces you'll need!

I've never build a stand out of it. Just light racks! This is black 10 series.

Nice job!

 

[clsanchez77]

Do you have a pic of your lighting setup?

Light Frame by Christopher Sanchez, on Flickr

Light Frame by Christopher Sanchez, on Flickr

Since the pictures, I flipped the HO's so they hang from the bottom instead of sit on top the rail. I had them like that at first so I could set the rack down on a bench and not break the bulbs. The canopy supports the entire assembly at the two ends.