BEEFY Computer table

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ahud

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I need some help. Currently I have a 59"x29.5" table that I use for a computer desk. The table is from Ikea and is only rated for 100 pounds.

Here is the table:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40237840/

I want to build a much more solid version sized 59"x36" from scratch. On one end I want to setup a Mr. Aqua 12 gallon long. How would I go about making the table strong enough to handle that kind of weight? I am fairly handy, but I need a plan to go off of.

I figured I could pick up a sheet of birch plywood for the top. Build a frame out of 2x4 for the base. But what about the legs?
 
ahud said:
I need some help. Currently I have a 59"x29.5" table that I use for a computer desk. The table is from Ikea and is only rated for 100 pounds.

Here is the table:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40237840/

I want to build a much more solid version sized 59"x36" from scratch. On one end I want to setup a Mr. Aqua 12 gallon long. How would I go about making the table strong enough to handle that kind of weight? I am fairly handy, but I need a plan to go off of.

I figured I could pick up a sheet of birch plywood for the top. Build a frame out of 2x4 for the base. But what about the legs?
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Just build a stand it would be easier.
 
I don't really have room for a stand. I have a 60" piece of wall. Do you mean build a stand in conjunction with a desk?

The way the room is laid out, there is not any more open wall space.
 
ahud said:
I don't really have room for a stand. I have a 60" piece of wall. Do you mean build a stand in conjunction with a desk?

The way the room is laid out, there is not any more open wall space.
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If you are just going to put aquarium on old computer table it would be best to buld stand according to size of aquarium length and width.
 
I want to build a NEW desk. Sorry if my post was not clear. I posted the old desk just for reference.

12 gallons is roughly 120 pounds. Does not seem like it would be too crazy to build a table to support that.
 
ahud said:
I want to build a NEW desk. Sorry if my post was not clear. I posted the old desk just for reference.

12 gallons is roughly 120 pounds. Does not seem like it would be too crazy to build a table to support that.
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Ok now I get it yes you could beef up the table with 2×4's like you stated earlier. I apologize for the misunderstanding.
 
Any ideas on how to make a nice looking "beefy" table? I'm mainly concerned about the legs.
 
ahud said:
Any ideas on how to make a nice looking "beefy" table? I'm mainly concerned about the legs.
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Thats a nice looking table but honestly I would just add 2×4 legs on all 4 corners. I would also suggest going on youtube and maybe you can get ideas from the vids.
 
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