My DID-IT-MYSELF Stand

[vietmanx]

The 4x4s carry all the weight directly. The 2x4s on the top and bottom only hold the 4x4s in an upright position.

 

[vietmanx]

The 2x4s are not even touching the tank. They protrude all the way around.

 

[JL]

So the tank frame edges sit in the 4x4's and the 2x4's are not touched by the tank?

 

[vietmanx]

Affirmative.

 

[MPLSdunk]

i would have used bolts so you would have used less wood.

 

[JL]

I guess it works, pretty solid, if that is the case. Is this gonna be finished w/ doors and enclosed or as it sits? If it is gonna be finished and storage area a concern?

 

[vietmanx]

Bolts? How So?

Will be finished with cabinet. Need to fit wet/dry, Ocean Clear 340, Fluval FX5, and pump. Hope it will all fit.

 

[MPLSdunk]

if you used bolts through the 2x4's and 4x4's you could have got away with using just 6 4x4's. i guess it doesn't really matter though since you are making a cabinet.

 

[vietmanx]

I see. I actually wanted to use more 4x4s. I'm all about overkill.

 

[JL]

Bolts? How So?

Will be finished with cabinet. Need to fit wet/dry, Ocean Clear 340, Fluval FX5, and pump. Hope it will all fit.

The reason I asked is because your design is no way the most efficient for storage. Your supports kill storage space.