DIY steel framed tank stand

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finsandfangs

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Aug 4, 2005
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Another WW member and I put a couple hours last night into a stand for a 120. We both steel frame / drywall for work so we got the steel for free. It was extra from a store front we had built a while ago. the studs are 18 gauge galvinized and the track is 16 gauge galv.

even though the steel is galv. we thought it would be a good idea to paint it, ( just like steel framing an indoor pool)

we also wrapped the outside with 5/8 plywood (except the front)but i had already brought the camera in.

we will be drywalling the inside (green board) and adding electric outlets and switches. so there will only be 1 cord coming out of the tank stand. there will be a switch for the tank lights and a switch for the cabinet light.

i will post more steps as they are done.

so what do you guys think so far.

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Free is free..

LOOKS good, is it put together with sheet metal screws?

Was it hard to square up?

Have you load tested it yet? both diagonal and lateral.

Keep us posted.

Dr Joe

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