Hello would this Solid Pine Ikea Dresser work as a stand for a 75 gallon if i add plywood on the back to support the fiber board?
Dresser as Stand
- Thread starter JamesCichlid
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I would not however that’s my uneducated opinion. A stand can be built for less than $50 I believe.
The thing is i don’t have room and already own this dresser and want to reinforce it
To be honest a 75 gallon weighs about 800-1000 lbs so I wouldnt risk putting that on the dresser, might collapse. I personally wouldnt use a dresser for anything more than a 30gal.
As it is? Most certainly not. Throw a piece of ply on the back? Not much better imo.
But, if you have a few skills you can easily make it stronger. I'd take the top off and where the four thin vertical supports are on each corner, i'd attach four vertical lengths of 3x2. Then add horizontal 3x2 pieces to the vertical legs, all 3x2 lengths to be attached with screws to main dresser frame. A piece of ply on top and another on the back, to help sturdy it up a bit, and that would do it. A bit of wood filler in the screw holes, sanding down and a good lick of black paint, and it should look ok. Not to mention it'll hold your tank. See my diagram to give you the gist of how it could be done.
I'll throw a disclaimer in. This job is probably only worth attempting if you already have some decent wood working skills, otherwise it'll end up looking like something Homer Simpson made!
But, if you have a few skills you can easily make it stronger. I'd take the top off and where the four thin vertical supports are on each corner, i'd attach four vertical lengths of 3x2. Then add horizontal 3x2 pieces to the vertical legs, all 3x2 lengths to be attached with screws to main dresser frame. A piece of ply on top and another on the back, to help sturdy it up a bit, and that would do it. A bit of wood filler in the screw holes, sanding down and a good lick of black paint, and it should look ok. Not to mention it'll hold your tank. See my diagram to give you the gist of how it could be done.
I'll throw a disclaimer in. This job is probably only worth attempting if you already have some decent wood working skills, otherwise it'll end up looking like something Homer Simpson made!
I was actually thinking of something similar but mine had a balance problem. This is actually perfect. Thanks for the idea i’ll most certainly do this and yes i have experience
