DIY 180 stand - check my work

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This is the common stand design from a sketch up that so many people use. I can be self destructively perfectionist and without absolute precision at all of the places where the wood meet (I’m just a guy with a miter saw), I’m nervous. I think I did a good job but is it 100% square on the bottom? Maybe not.. is my floor 100% flat? Maybe not.

It’s 2x6’s all around except for the bottom cross bracing that is 2x4. I’m going to put 1/2 plywood on the bottom and top. Not planning on skinning it unless that’s required for integrity.

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JBGood said:
This is the common stand design from a sketch up that so many people use. I can be self destructively perfectionist and without absolute precision at all of the places where the wood meet (I’m just a guy with a miter saw), I’m nervous. I think I did a good job but is it 100% square on the bottom? Maybe not.. is my floor 100% flat? Maybe not.

It’s 2x6’s all around except for the bottom cross bracing that is 2x4. I’m going to put 1/2 plywood on the bottom and top. Not planning on skinning it unless that’s required for integrity.

Any and all input welcome.View attachment 1498089
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I wouldn't hesitate to put the 180 gallon on that stand. Great job! I too have a miter saw and built a similar looking stand. Also all the wood wasn't perfect but knock on wood everything is good. I have a all glass 180 gallon and didn't put plywood on top.
 
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JBGood said:
I like how you spaced the upright supports and made it work with 2x4s.

In any case thanks for the feedback. Going to paint and finish it then will post the results.
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Yeah it's over kill but oh well lol
 
A bit silly but only now that I have the tank on order I started looking more closely. The corners aren’t square with the rest of the stand. See pic.

I also noticed that there is a slight twist to the stand. One side is perfectly level while the other is just off.

My thought is use a layer of pink insulation foam and 1/4 or 1/2 inch plywood on top to let the weight of the tank level it out and properly support the corners of the glass aquarium.

Anyone have a better idea?

My understanding is that the corners are the most important part of the tank to support correctly - and a twist is deadly.

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