Show off your DIY stand

[mfl74]

My tank stand build here:

http://www.wireefsociety.com/viewtopic.php?t=23021&start=10

 

[mfl74]

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[mich2599]

My tank stand build here:

http://www.wireefsociety.com/viewtopic.php?t=23021&start=10

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[xaflatoonx]

Can you please explain the mechanism of your main front door. The big middle one.
How does it open close. And if you have a build thread to show how you mounted it.
I have a similar structure and I am completely at a loss of how to manage it. Thanks so much.

interior starts out with 1 1/2 square tube frame throughout the entire cabinet. All the door panels come completely off with no center supports.The left end portion has false walls to be used for mount Apex controller, the modules, tablet for display, COR20 pump controller, ATO controller, etc...all the electronics will be mounted on the far end panel and the left front panel.

 

[Ratsinmyhead]

Just thin sheets of plywood with some molding around edges. Then torched so wood grains come out and a couple coats of poly. Side doors are held on by magnets. If I did it again I would have the molding around the top of the stand stick up further so it would cover the black trim on the tank but overall I am happy with results. Stand frame was made like the “king of diy Joey” does on YouTube

 

[mich2599]

Just thin sheets of plywood with some molding around edges. Then torched so wood grains come out and a couple coats of poly. Side doors are held on by magnets. If I did it again I would have the molding around the top of the stand stick up further so it would cover the black trim on the tank but overall I am happy with results. Stand frame was made like the “king of diy Joey” does on YouTube

I was thinking the same I dont want the bottom rim to show.

 

[ccombs]

Just thin sheets of plywood with some molding around edges. Then torched so wood grains come out and a couple coats of poly. Side doors are held on by magnets. If I did it again I would have the molding around the top of the stand stick up further so it would cover the black trim on the tank but overall I am happy with results. Stand frame was made like the “king of diy Joey” does on YouTube

Killer look on the shou sugi ban technique.

 

[w2inc]

Everyone has posted some awesome work! I stressed over my stands because I have seen so many over-builds and thought I needed some incredible structure to hold my tank up. I had a tank bottom crack 30 years ago due to what I thought was a crooked stand. So I tend to be overcautious, but I worked as a framer for a couple years and I don't think I need to build a stand like it is going to hold up a house.

I looked at the petco stands that work great (until they get wet) and decided that I might be able to find a nice middle ground. These days I have slicked down my design to one sheet of multil-lam 3/4 inch plywood and a Craig Jig.. Here is what is working for me.

I have the same design I did for a 110. Lightweight and solid. Finished, they are painted with exterior waterproof paint from Colorama. The paint cost as much as the lumber, but it is amazingly tough and water proof.

There is a two inch strip of ply lining the top inside edge of the stand that you cant see in the photo. I don't think the top sheet is needed but I thought it looked nice. My brother is a contractor and he just put legs on some Ikea cabinets for his 130. It has been 3 years and had kids climbing on it with no issues. I am not that brave.

 

[Ryan Kouns]

Can you please explain the mechanism of your main front door. The big middle one.
How does it open close. And if you have a build thread to show how you mounted it.
I have a similar structure and I am completely at a loss of how to manage it. Thanks so much.

So the big door in the middle is the look of the sliding barn door style. I wanted the look more so than the functionality. So I can actually just lift the door of the track and set it to the side. Both doors are all one piece

 

[xaflatoonx]

Thanks Ryan.

Any chance you can share the pictures of the door structure - and how it sits on there.
Do you have magnets or locks keep it in place.
The look of the bar on top looks great - how do you keep the door in place.
If you have a build thread or something that shows this - i am happy to go through it for guidance.

So the big door in the middle is the look of the sliding barn door style. I wanted the look more so than the functionality. So I can actually just lift the door of the track and set it to the side. Both doors are all one piece

 

[Ryan Kouns]

Thanks Ryan.

Any chance you can share the pictures of the door structure - and how it sits on there.
Do you have magnets or locks keep it in place.
The look of the bar on top looks great - how do you keep the door in place.
If you have a build thread or something that shows this - i am happy to go through it for guidance.

I used 4 door magnets to keep it in place. I dont have pictures at the moment..... If you look at the picture where the false wall is you can see the magnets at the bottom, I used the same ones on the entire build. If you have any questions let me know I can give you all the details. I pick it up on the 20th I can take as many picture s as you would like.

I wish I could take credit for making it... it was my design but my father in law is the craftsman he does awesome work. I drew up designs and he made it happen lol

 

[mich2599]

@Crabs McJones I was looking at your stand and was wondering if the 2x4s that are upright in each corner are leveled with the ones that are on their side at the bottom so that the entire weight is distributed equally once filled. Its hard to tell from the pictures.

 

[Alemoki]

I built my own stand from steel.

Then added 16mm fibreglass panelling to it from the composites factory I was working at at the time

Added corner gussets to help stabilize it and then sent it for powder coating.

The fibreglass control board that I made

And finally I added just wood panels with magnets that would magnetize against the metal frame while resting on small rubber feet on the floor

Had to be done this way as there is no room for swing doors in its position next to the bar.

 

[Crabs McJones]

@Crabs McJones I was looking at your stand and was wondering if the 2x4s that are upright in each corner are leveled with the ones that are on their side at the bottom so that the entire weight is distributed equally once filled. Its hard to tell from the pictures.

Yup, the stand is level it's hard to tell because my garage floor stinks lol

 

[mich2599]

Yup, the stand is level it's hard to tell because my garage floor stinks lol

okay hard to tell bc in some pictures it looks level and others doesn’t

 

[Ratsinmyhead]

Yup, the stand is level it's hard to tell because my garage floor stinks lol

That can be tricky. Building on ground that is not level to start with is a pain. I built my stand’s frame in my parents pole barn that has an area purposely built perfectly level for things like this. The hard part was when I tore up the carpet in the area I wanted to put the tank, i found the concrete had a 3/4” drop from the wall to 2’ out. I ended up using a self leveling concrete made for leveling before tile is put down. I had to build a small dam/frame to hold it into the area I needed level. Did this for both the dt and sump on both sides of the wall they butt up to.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Just work time i'd say probably 4 or 5 days. Full time it took me about a month lol

Geez crabs- didn't know you had these skills. Great work. I want a canopy top for my 93 cube. 3 sided with open back panel and front access door (hint-hint)

 

[Crabs McJones]

Geez crabs- didn't know you had these skills. Great work. I want a canopy top for my 93 cube. 3 sided with open back panel and front access door (hint-hint)

Ha! I gave all the woodworking tools back to my brother in law. Maybe when I move to the new house. It had a workshop in the basement

 

[DarkSky]

Inside it's a 2x6 frame with butt joints, wrapped with ship lapped wood and reclaimed barn tin. The wood is stained and brushed and distressed with teal/black paint, then coated with poly. Matches the rest of our basement, my wonderful wife did all the wrap work.

 

[12gallonsofhex]

Inside it's a 2x6 frame with butt joints, wrapped with ship lapped wood and reclaimed barn tin. The wood is stained and brushed and distressed with teal/black paint, then coated with poly. Matches the rest of our basement, my wonderful wife did all the wrap work.

Nice touch with the door casing and corner accents used to frame the tank against the wall