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 Oct 28 2009, 04:40 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 79 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Pismo Beach, CA Member No.: 46,792  |
Hi
Can someone(s) please point me in the right direction.. Im looking for a site/ help for building a stand..... Im looking for stand plans that are for a cube style tank thanks |
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Oct 28 2009, 04:44 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 250 Joined: 10-January 09 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 41,584 |
Size? Sump? equipment?
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Oct 28 2009, 04:56 PM
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 Today was a good day! Posts: 422 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Land O Lakes, FL (No it's not where they make the butter!) Member No.: 43,311 |
Here is what you would need if you wanted to build something like this:
 Material List: 2x4's (4) 32.5" (2) 14" (6) 11" (2) 8" (2) 7" 3/4" Plywood (1) 18"x17" The top 1/2" Plywood (4) 14"x36" - you'll need the jigsaw to cut out the front for the door opening (1) 14"x14" - you'll need the jigsaw to notch out for the legs (1) 11"x29" - door "L" corner trim (4) 36" pieces Hardware (2) Cabinet hinges (1) Cabinet Pull Make sure you get cabinet grade plywood if you want to stain it. Hope this helps! This post has been edited by NANOYED: Oct 28 2009, 04:57 PM --------------------  NANOYED'S New 70gal frag / breeder tank NANOYED'S 10g Half Show - Half Frag tank QUOTE (chazde3 @ Mar 30 2009, 02:29 AM)  Ground wires are for wimps. QUOTE (Pickle010 @ Apr 21 2009, 12:24 AM) So you need a stick and get ready to bite the thing in the head before it bites you. |
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Nov 4 2009, 12:04 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 79 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Pismo Beach, CA Member No.: 46,792 |
thanks for the info nanoyed....what size of tank does this stand fit??
BTW.. Im going to do a AIO |
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Nov 6 2009, 11:46 PM
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I can change this? Posts: 674 Joined: 26-May 08 From: Stockton, Ca Member No.: 36,874 |
its pretty easy to figure out, just a quick study of the pic nanoyed posted will give the important info.
No need to overkill the design either. 1x4 instead of 2x4 will work perfect. Plywood only will work too but a special drill tool would be needed for assembly. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1355576 there is a start of MANY stands to get design ideas. Pay close attention to how the stand is framed. most important part. Get plenty of paper and a ruler and sketch out your design to scale. This will also double as a materials list and construction diagram. I used AutoCAD, went thru 10 or so complete do-overs and took a few months before I was happy with a design that would work and fit my construction abilities. When you get something put together post it and we can critique it. Take your time to do it right and you'll be appy with the end results. -------------------- |
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Nov 6 2009, 11:50 PM
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Today was a good day! Posts: 422 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Land O Lakes, FL (No it's not where they make the butter!) Member No.: 43,311 |
it should fit a 14x14 cube
-------------------- NANOYED'S New 70gal frag / breeder tank NANOYED'S 10g Half Show - Half Frag tank QUOTE (chazde3 @ Mar 30 2009, 02:29 AM) Ground wires are for wimps. QUOTE (Pickle010 @ Apr 21 2009, 12:24 AM) So you need a stick and get ready to bite the thing in the head before it bites you. |
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Nov 10 2009, 07:45 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 13 Joined: 10-November 09 Member No.: 48,341 |
QUOTE (NANOYED @ Oct 28 2009, 04:56 PM) Material List: 2x4's (4) 32.5" (2) 14" (6) 11" (2) 8" (2) 7" 3/4" Plywood (1) 18"x17" The top 1/2" Plywood (4) 14"x36" - you'll need the jigsaw to cut out the front for the door opening (1) 14"x14" - you'll need the jigsaw to notch out for the legs (1) 11"x29" - door "L" corner trim (4) 36" pieces Hardware (2) Cabinet hinges (1) Cabinet Pull Make sure you get cabinet grade plywood if you want to stain it. Hope this helps! Do you have a rough estimate on what that lumber list costs at HD or Lowes? Thanks! |
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Nov 10 2009, 07:56 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 4,201 Joined: 19-August 06 From: michigan Member No.: 21,950 |
QUOTE (tampareef @ Nov 10 2009, 08:45 PM) Do you have a rough estimate on what that lumber list costs at HD or Lowes? Thanks! 2x4 is under $2ea 3/4x4x8 sht of ply starts @$20 and goes up for the nicer stuff. figure $35 for a sht of nice sanded ply box screws $6 |
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