My DIY 125 gallon stand

[liljoe0985]

I was NOT about to pay $1200-$2000 for a stand for my tank so i said what the heck, lets build it!!! My setup was built just under $200! I could of built it for less but the choice of wood i used and my overkill of braces could of been sacrificed.

Materials Used: (10) 2x4x96 -for bracing
(2) Box of 2 1/2 screws
(2) Sheets of 1/2 Sandeply - exterior covering
(2) Cans of Semi-Polyurethane
Dark Walnut Stain
Trim Pieces
Veneer Edging - for covering visible seams on interior of doors for a smooth look

*Pictures Next*

 

[liljoe0985]

Bottom with corner braces

 

[jcardona1]

Can you post the pics on the thread? It'd be much easier to see

 

[liljoe0985]

yea im tryin to figure that out!!! this is my first time tryin to post pics

 

[jcardona1]

I use photobucket to host the pics. Its easy and free. Then use the direct link from them and use it to post on image here on MFK

 

[liljoe0985]

ok....post POSTPONED due to COMPLETE IDIOT DISORDER of myself...brb asap

 

[liljoe0985]

Corner Bracing

 

[liljoe0985]

Definetly a lil overkill but hey, i had to satisfy my woman and ensure her that this thing WOULD hold ...haha, anyways corners consisted of 2 2x4s together with 2 on the outside of the 2 and on the bottom length wise and width wise 2x4 for more bracing and strength

 

[liljoe0985]

Closeup of how corners looked:

 

[liljoe0985]

Basic structure: