Here’s my 225 peninsula debating on making doors for stand bottom. Cause it’s not making much to any noise. Wires are not tucked away on it just fired it up to start cycling.
And 40 breeder peninsula in background
Post your stands!
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I need to know how you made that lol. I want to make one for me 120 gallon. Its 4ftx2ftx2ftHere you go
Amstar
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Are your doors on hinges? How did you get them to stay. Would like to see more of your standHere's one I'm currently building for a 60 gallon cube I just bought from a local reefer. A bit more sanding left to do but it's almost there.
jgirardnrg
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Yes... it has soft close 3/4" overlay hinges. 1/2" would have been better but no one had what I needed in stock. I just added a 1/4" to the hinge side of the interior frame where the hinges mount so I could use the 3/4" and not have the doors bind against the outside frame. I'll take photos when it gets put back together. I have the doors off for paint at the moment.
These are the hinges I used:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...-Cabinet-Hinge-1-Pair-H70300E-NP-CP/303098502
RaymondsWorlddd
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I hope mine balances out all the beautiful, creative stands! I have little to no wood working skills lol. Good thing I like the plain, simple look 
jgirardnrg
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I hope mine balances out all the beautiful, creative stands! I have little to no wood working skills lol. Good thing I like the plain, simple look
Looks good to me. You built it. It holds up your tank... and you saved probably $300.
Eye H8 Empty V
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Here’s mine as of Monday. Just barely started.
vanpire
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Really like the design. Strong and sturdy but not massively built with tons of 2x4s like many DIY wood stands,Here's one I'm currently building for a 60 gallon cube I just bought from a local reefer. A bit more sanding left to do but it's almost there.
Mine is traditional 2x4 construction with a 3/4” plywood top and floor and 1/4” plywood skin. Doors are attached with French cleats. Trim is 1x3 with a 1x2 lip trim to cover the black base trim of the tank.
Saltyreef
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I like this!Mine is traditional 2x4 construction with a 3/4” plywood top and floor and 1/4” plywood skin. Doors are attached with French cleats. Trim is 1x3 with a 1x2 lip trim to cover the black base trim of the tank.
jgirardnrg
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Ready for action:
biecacka
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Some amazing stands in here. I’m currently looking for ideas on a new stand since I’m moving and figure now is the time to do it. I will have a small fish room behind the tank so I am looking for stands that are open underneath, no doors etc. just want to see what they look like. Anyone have some pictures for me!?
thanks
corey
thanks
corey
Greybeard
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I'd suggest that you look at steel, or something other than wood, for such a stand. Gives a much more 'open' and flexible use of space than your typical skinned dimensional lumber frame.
My photo was #26 on this thread, I believe... so I won't post it again.
Mike from TN
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Nothing special! Just my “McGuiver” style, reinforced pre finished kitchen cabinet from Lowe’s!
Hats off to the rest of you guys! Beautiful work!
Hats off to the rest of you guys! Beautiful work!
biecacka
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Yeah I really like your stand hat you posted. i am Not overly excited about steel or 80/20 so I’ll end most likely with wood and doors. But one can hope and dream!”
corey
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I’m in the middle of doing the same thing. How did you reinforce? I don’t see any reinforcements in the cabinet opening. Did you add thicker lumber to the outside of the cabinet?Nothing special! Just my “McGuiver” style, reinforced pre finished kitchen cabinet from Lowe’s!
Hats off to the rest of you guys! Beautiful work!
Mike from TN
Owner/ Operator of the worlds most crowded Evo
I added a 5/8” back ( glued ) to the outside and 5/8” sides to the inside ( glued ). All plywood.
I also reinforced the top with 3/4” plywood inset into the opening and then glued the finish piece on. That is 3/4” edge glued board.
