Need basic carpentry help for building my own stand

[tdjma]

I used pond liner, so it's like a sealed bathtub under there and will hold 75 gallons before it goes over the top.

That's genius

 

[tdjma]

I just cut them on the sides and front and back so plywood sits inside the legs

 

[glb]

I used pond liner, so it's like a sealed bathtub under there and will hold 75 gallons before it goes over the top.

That's a great idea. Was it preformed?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

I gotta figure out the quote feature. The rim idea is a nice one. I think they mean you secure a stripe of wood along the inside of the stand, from left to right, on both the front and back. The stripe would be attached, but wouldn't affect load. Then you could sit a plywood sheet on those stripes. It won't be attached to anything and will be quite secure.

I think that's what they meant.... it would work even if it wasn't. LOL.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

My word!!! I need to type faster!

 

[glb]

I just cut them on the sides and front and back so plywood sits inside the legs

So it doesn't matter if the bottom doesn't cover every inch?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

That's a great idea. Was it preformed?

Yup..... unplanned testing.....

 

[glb]

I gotta figure out the quote feature. The rim idea is a nice one. I think they mean you secure a stripe of wood along the inside of the stand, from left to right, on both the front and back. The stripe would be attached, but wouldn't affect load. Then you could sit a plywood sheet on those stripes. It won't be attached to anything and will be quite secure.

I think that's what they meant.... it would work even if it wasn't. LOL.

Ok now I get it. But yours is just the liner on the floor? I'd love to see a pic of it when you get a chance.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

No, I also have inch thick foam. The pond liner is against the floor and then the foam is cut to the dimensions and snuggled into the liner. I'll def grab a pic tomorrow.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

The edge of the liner is pulled up to the top of the board and stapled in place. You can see the textured foam is laid on top of it. Ignore the black duct tape on top, that serves no purpose for this.

 

[hejjo]

That is a great example of an uneducated build. Using 4x4 posts to hold up a mine shaft, and then not using them for vertical support at all by screwing in the laterals on the side of the corner posts. Why not just square up a sequoia and have it solid wood?

I just lol'd

 

[glb]

I just lol'd

I'm hoping they know each other.

 

[Symbiosis PROJECT SALT]

I love the tile and it gives such a nice sense of interior surfacing that doesn't clash with the "fish" or "reef" concept. The texture of tile and the variance in color and patterning is very similar to say, shells or even coral structures. You did an awesome job with the whole project IMHO.

 

[TracyZ]

Can I tag in on this. I'm planning on the video above for stand build. My question is mine is a 72" x 18" 24"(top to bottom), I'm planning on my stand being 36" tall. For the top portion should i put the braces every 12-18" or will the plywood be sufficient using the above video? Also how many verticals (minus the corners of course) will I need front and back?? I'm worried about the front and still being able to have a big enough area to get filtration in.

 

[Lynn52]

I put one vertical support in the front center of mine. If I were to do it again I'd use 2x8s instead of 2x6s and not do a center vertical support. It was hard to get a sump that fits and I had to compromise and use a 29 gallon when I wanted a 55. Just couldn't get the bigger tank in.

 

[jgvergo]

Pics of my stand build. The tank and sump are under construction. This is my first saltwater and reef.

 

[Lynn52]

Pics of my stand build. The tank and sump are under construction. This is my first saltwater and reef.

Is the top granite, it sure is beautiful. I really like the outlet above the tank. I did that on mine and it works great to keep the cords from the lights heaters and power heads out of sight and it is much easier when the power heads need cleaning to pull them out the top instead of pulling them through a hole in the stand.

 

[jgvergo]

Is the top granite, it sure is beautiful. I really like the outlet above the tank. I did that on mine and it works great to keep the cords from the lights heaters and power heads out of sight and it is much easier when the power heads need cleaning to pull them out the top instead of pulling them through a hole in the stand.

Lynn, The top is quartz, a manufactured product. I love it but its HARD. It has a resin so you can't place super hot items on it. I love it. I also made all four sides completely removable. It makes it very easy to work underneath the tank

 

[stupid recruit]

Lynn, The top is quartz, a manufactured product. I love it but its HARD. It has a resin so you can't place super hot items on it. I love it. I also made all four sides completely removable. It makes it very easy to work underneath the tank

Removable sides is something I wish I did on mine. would make things a lot easier. One day I might get bored and knock the sides of and put some magnetic henges.

 

[glb]

Pics of my stand build. The tank and sump are under construction. This is my first saltwater and reef.

Nice! Love the marble top!