Hey guys,
I was just wondering if you can see any problems with the design for my new stand (or anything that could be done better).
The majority of the wood used will be 2x4s (35mm x 70mm), with a 1/2" (12mm) plywood sheet on top and one inside for the sump to sit on. I'm also putting doors on the front, but they're not shown becuase they're decorative and not structural.
It should look something like this:
And without the plywood:
Corner construction:
And the middle supports:
Will the middle bracing be adequate, or should I have more vertical supports? I've heard a number of people say that glass tanks only require support at the four corners, so I thought the middle supports would be adequate.
I was just wondering if you can see any problems with the design for my new stand (or anything that could be done better).
The majority of the wood used will be 2x4s (35mm x 70mm), with a 1/2" (12mm) plywood sheet on top and one inside for the sump to sit on. I'm also putting doors on the front, but they're not shown becuase they're decorative and not structural.
It should look something like this:
And without the plywood:
Corner construction:
And the middle supports:
Will the middle bracing be adequate, or should I have more vertical supports? I've heard a number of people say that glass tanks only require support at the four corners, so I thought the middle supports would be adequate.
.There is nothing wrong with making it exact but having a little leeway all around the tank would make me feel a little better. Im just going to build a new one down the road and finish it all around. Here is a pic of the stand I built before I added plywood for the floor and top. I also dont think you need that many braces across the top I just used two.
