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[toomanytoys]

took me longer to pick out 13 straight 2x6's than it did to build the stand.
anyone see any design flaws ? Is there any reason for a support down the middle ? besides it will be reallly heavy
1/2" glass 4'x7'x2' called around and got quotes on glass ranging from $902.00-$1228.00 . still waiting to hear back from a friend of a friend that is in the glass ind maybe he will be a little cheaper.
is there different grades of glass ,or is plate just plate
think i decided on dow 732 silicone for the build, looking for opinions and advice for the product

 

[dirtbikerider]

Subscribed, I'm not sure about needing center bracing or not. I'm sure others will Chime in soon though.

 

[CA-Delta]

I don't see a need for a center support, however I would suggest using joist hangers where applicable.
Are you going to sheet the exterior of the stand ?
If not I would be worried about the lack of shear strength.
In the interest of overkill I would consider doubling the two top/end crossmembers as spanning 4' with a single 2x6 is pushing it.
Other than that I think it looks really good.
$.02

 

[Clay]

Agreed. Looks great and I don't see a need for a center. As mentioned, adding a sheet of plywood makes it many times stronger (lateral movement).

 

[toomanytoys]

I don't see a need for a center support, however I would suggest using joist hangers where applicable.
Are you going to sheet the exterior of the stand ?
If not I would be worried about the lack of shear strength.
In the interest of overkill I would consider doubling the two top/end crossmembers as spanning 4' with a single 2x6 is pushing it.
Other than that I think it looks really good.
$.02

there is hangers on them ,put them on after i took pic
i will double up ends with 2 more 2x6's with how i have 2x4 legs positioned
gonna sheet it after tank is built cause i wanna overlap the bottom inch of tank to support glass like a plastic frame on a standard tank.
not sure on how thick the plywood sheeting on outside should be , thinking 3/4" and then using a 8mm fake wood floor covering to finish it