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So im thinking of building a new stand for my tank. I created some rough drawings tonight to give me an idea of what im gonna need.

The first page shows the pogression from the posts to the support of the stand. The second page shows drawings of what the front, back and top views maybe seen as. Im thinking of using Oak for my outside and pine for my supports. Im going to use Plywood for shelving on the inside of the tank and possibly as support under thank tank itself but above the framing.

Please let me know what you think.





I also wanting to add an oak trim round the top of the stand to help support the tank and stop it from bowing and to the bottom to match the top.

Thanks for your input as always, Shane
http://thetanklog.blogspot.com/ - [ Thanks to ScottF ]
http://www.natureaquariumclubofutah.com/main.html

google to see if anyone has done a tank stand before. look at other threads and etc. you might find more professional plans for a much sturdier stand. also i might suggest using only oak as pine is not a hard wood and is more suceptible to breakage than oak or other hardwoods (but price could get you!)...

and to me, a son of a carpenter, one who is good at "reading" plans, i cant see what you are trying to do to tell you it is ok or not, pull out a ruler and try to draw a pic that is more legible.

not to sound like a jerk, but IMO this is what is bound to happen:
you are gonna build this stand, it isnt going to hold the weight after a period of time, and you will loose all of the fish, hardware, and etc.

get profeessional plans or steal ideas from wood stands at the LFS... look at the stand from all angles to make sure you get the "FULL PICTURE."

\\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"

Well As i said before.. these are Rough drawings of some IDEAS i was thinking about that i put down on paper. Also if you look at LFS stands they are made of fiber board and not solid wood like pine or oak. MOST 2x4 is made of pine and is very sturdy. Thanks for the input

Thanks for your input as always, Shane
http://thetanklog.blogspot.com/ - [ Thanks to ScottF ]
http://www.natureaquariumclubofutah.com/main.html

Hi Scott,
Here is a site that might help you get started on that
project:

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diystandscabinets/DIY_Cabinet_Stand_Plans.htm

GARF also has a DIY section on Aquarium Stands but I can't
find my link for that one, you might want to search for
it.

Frank


-->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--

I'll grab you some piccies of my bought ones and made ones tomorrow. I have a cabinet type and a bare bones pine stand that could probably give you some ideas. They aren't all that tricky IMO, the hardest part seems to be keeping them even.



For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett

If you look on the net you will find plans, and a few of them from simple pine box to a cabinat type with doors. Calla right that keeping in even. (ie level and square) is the hardest part, but that can fixed by using the proper tools, and basic wood working rules. Take your time, do the research. If you go to a LFS that carries the wooden tank stand you will notice that most are make out of engineared board, (the new name for press board). So to save money you could use a high grade plywood, for all the inside framing and supports and put the that money you save into a nice wood for the outside. Most home depot stores will cut the sheets down to the sizes you need, on a saw that if use correctly will keep the board true. Don't forget to use stainless steel hardware as steel will rust. Most home built stands are overkill in there design, so they end up heavy and bulky. You can use 1x3's instead of 2x4's, just make sure they are not knoty. These are just a few things I have come acrossed that you may find helpful or at the very least get you thinking more in the way of planning, so that you are happy with the finish product 2 years from now.

Djrichie
"So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish" Douglas Adams

LOL Frank, my name is shane, Scott F helped me with my blog.....

Guys thanks for the input, The whole reason for me putting up my drawings was to get a sound judgement after researching local tank stands. I will definetly look more in depth at the links you guys gave and I will keep you guys updated.

I also found this link for Hoods/Canopies
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diyhoodcanopylighting/DIY_CanopyHoodLight_Plans.htm

Thanks for your input as always, Shane
http://thetanklog.blogspot.com/ - [ Thanks to ScottF ]
http://www.natureaquariumclubofutah.com/main.html