Is My Stand Durable for a 240g

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I have 8x2x2 stand, Its supported by 4x4 at the the 4 corners and across there 3 1x6(also Bolted). Right now my 160g is sitting with no problem. Stiff a heck. Sorry I really dont know my wood and etc;)

My question do you guys think I have to add any supports and etc for the middle? Heres some pics of what it looks like..

Its for a Glass 240
LOL kinda sketchy
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Sorry Im a total noob to this LOL

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Hello; How long is the unsupported span? Looks to be five feet or more? I would likely brace it in the center as you mentioned. The longer the free span the greater the deflection is likely to be.

I also noticed that the cross bar at the ends of the stand appears to be supported by bolts thru it and two of what I guess are the 4x4 legs. If this is correct then the entire weight is being supported by the blots and will depend on the shear strength of the bolts (and the wood strength around the bolts). A few 2x4's along the sides of the legs from the floor up to the long horozontal beams to catch the cross bar might also be a thing to consider. Might be over built, but too strong trumps not strong enough every time.

Good luck.
 
That is a poor design for several reasons.
1. The places where the bolt go through the wood cause weak spots in the wood.
2. The frame should be a square, meaning there are supports on the short sides.
3. Pine is the worst wood to use as a tank stand. You should use hardwood and plywood since those don't warp as easy.
 
skjl47 said:
Hello; How long is the unsupported span? Looks to be five feet or more? I would likely brace it in the center as you mentioned. The longer the free span the greater the deflection is likely to be.

I also noticed that the cross bar at the ends of the stand appears to be supported by bolts thru it and two of what I guess are the 4x4 legs. If this is correct then the entire weight is being supported by the blots and will depend on the shear strength of the bolts (and the wood strength around the bolts). A few 2x4's along the sides of the legs from the floor up to the long horozontal beams to catch the cross bar might also be a thing to consider. Might be over built, but too strong trumps not strong enough every time.

Good luck.
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joefish72b said:
That is a poor design for several reasons.
1. The places where the bolt go through the wood cause weak spots in the wood.
2. The frame should be a square, meaning there are supports on the short sides.
3. Pine is the worst wood to use as a tank stand. You should use hardwood and plywood since those don't warp as easy.
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fishman61 said:
What type of floor is it going to sit on? Concrete I hope.....
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rwellbaum said:
i think that you should add a couple of 4x4 legs in the middle of the stand then you should be good
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rwellbaum said:
oh and if you are switching tanks then you should finish painting your stand to make it look better... looks ugly lol
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I plan on doing this to my stand, (4) 2x4 that will support the middle and that its it. What do you think?

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