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	3ft tank stand
bRaD! Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 41 Votes: 3 Registered: 28-May-2004	i wanna build a new cupboard stand for my 3 ft tank can anyone like send me some plans or some photos the mesurments are length 92 cm width 42 cm its 3ft long forom one end to another but might b a bit bigger also i already have a wooden top bit hood thing
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
techjak Fish Master Posts: 1515 Kudos: 2354 Votes: 4 Registered: 09-May-2003	Here's a pic of my stand. You can also see more HERE Hope this helps![/font] [span class="edited"][Edited by techjak 2004-06-28 19:03][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	Really nice job.I tried to make one this weekend, didn't go so well. Followed another sites instructions. [span class="edited"][Edited by JTF 2004-06-28 19:11][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
bRaD! Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 41 Votes: 3 Registered: 28-May-2004	yeah thats nice can u tell me what wood u used and wat tools u used and the mesurment of ur tank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
techjak Fish Master Posts: 1515 Kudos: 2354 Votes: 4 Registered: 09-May-2003	The stand framework is made of 3/4" birch marine plywood cut to a 3" width. I assembled the frame with biscuit joints, but a butt joint and cleats (metal or wood) would work as well. Make sure to use a marine glue on all joints along with screws (or biscuits). The top and inner shelf are 1/2" pine plywood. The two sides are just 1/4" birch plywood glued and nailed into the side frames. The doors are made of 1 X 8 White pine glued together and then routed around three sides. The trim I got at Home Depot (3" base molding). I placed leveling feet on all four corners so I can make sure the tank sits level. I finished the whole stand with 6 (yes, six) coats of Spar Urethane. The glue I used is called "Gorilla Glue" and can also be found at Home Depot or other hardware store. The stand is for a 46 gallon bowfront tank and is 36" wide by 18" deep (a 40 gallon breeder would fit as well) and is 30" high off the floor. HTH, good luck with your stand project!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
bRaD! Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 41 Votes: 3 Registered: 28-May-2004	thanks for that but i just got a stand and im going to turn it into a coupboarb stand i just need to close in the 2 sides and put doorson the front also i need to put those bits on the top of the stand that hide the foam and the botoom of the tabk if u know what i mean i cant get a pic casue i dont have a digital camera lol i think my tank is about 45 gallons it 3ft long about 42cm wide and ive already bought a canopy hood thing
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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