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11-10-2002, 07:37 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2001
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stand construction
Hi,
I've posted this on other boards as well. This is a picture of the stand frame. I will be adding plywood to the top and bottom and sides ( 1/2" Oak on the sides ).
JRF
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11-10-2002, 08:03 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
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Thanks for posting that. I'm getting ready to start building a stand and need some ideas. Do you think that the 4x4's are overkill? It looks like only half of it is supporting any weight anyway. What size tank will be on it?
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11-10-2002, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon
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If I had to make a WAG, I would say it looks about 8x2 and 30-36" high. I dont think its overkill, and judging from the top bracing I suspect it will support an acrylic tank
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11-10-2002, 08:17 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2001
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Hi,
I notched the 4X4's so the 2X6's can "rest" in them. This makes a much stronger structure. The 4X4's are probably overkill but it will be supporting about 3200 lbs so I made it "beefy". The tank is about 305 gallons.
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11-10-2002, 08:19 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
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My concern with 4x4's is that they always seem to warp and crack. At least that's been my experience. Here in the south HD only carries yellow pine PT 4x4's
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11-10-2002, 08:20 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2001
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Pretty close Doug!
Tank is 96"/28"/30" (LWH)
Stand is 96"/28.5"/36" (LWH)
JRF
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11-10-2002, 08:21 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
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I was typing as you were posting. I remember seeing pics of this tank previously. Cool shape.
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11-10-2002, 08:23 PM
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11-10-2002, 08:24 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2001
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RickO.
I have used treated 4x4's in many applications ( even another tank stand ). The longer the 4x4 the better chance of it "warping", but not usually. I use treated for better moisture handling. Anyway, I will be priming and painting the entire frame before I cover it with Oak so I guess it doesn't matter. 
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11-10-2002, 10:00 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Snellville, GA
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That is pretty much how I built my stand for my 400 (84x36x30). It hasn't creaked, budged, or even hinted of not holding the weight. I went with overkill with the 4x4 PT and I also notched them.....it will hold a lot more than the weight of that tank. Good luck! Great shape to the tank.
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11-11-2002, 06:47 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2001
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Thanks,
I'll keep updates coming.
JRF
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thats what happens when you eliminate 
