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I think you should add some more 2X4s around the legs, that way the 2X4s going horizontally across the top have more support.
Better safe than sorry with a monster tank like that.

Also, if you want you can close the sides with plywood, that really strengthens against tipping over. The 4X4s will do the job holding it up, but its useless if it'll tip over from leaning on it.
 
Cant wait to see it finished!!
 
PING PONG TABLE??
 
IMO, it would have been better to notch the 4x4s instead of attach the 2x4s to them via screws. You lose the sheer strength the way you have done it. I am sure it will be fine, but I prefer to place the 2x4 frame on top of the legs. It makes it more stable by taking the pressure off of the screws holding the frame to the legs and distributes it evently to the frame - basic engineering.
 
Clay said:
IMO, it would have been better to notch the 4x4s instead of attach the 2x4s to them via screws. You lose the sheer strength the way you have done it. I am sure it will be fine, but I prefer to place the 2x4 frame on top of the legs. It makes it more stable by taking the pressure off of the screws holding the frame to the legs and distributes it evently to the frame - basic engineering.
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I agree 100%. You could also add 45* angle reinforcements to the legs to further strengthen the structure, especially if you are somewhere where the ground shakes from time to time. :D
 
Damn you Miles.J/K I want whats going on that stand,only problem is it wont fit down my stairs. :swear:
 
Clay said:
IMO, it would have been better to notch the 4x4s instead of attach the 2x4s to them via screws. You lose the sheer strength the way you have done it. I am sure it will be fine, but I prefer to place the 2x4 frame on top of the legs. It makes it more stable by taking the pressure off of the screws holding the frame to the legs and distributes it evently to the frame - basic engineering.
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:iagree:

Tim
 
Clay said:
IMO, it would have been better to notch the 4x4s instead of attach the 2x4s to them via screws. You lose the sheer strength the way you have done it. I am sure it will be fine, but I prefer to place the 2x4 frame on top of the legs. It makes it more stable by taking the pressure off of the screws holding the frame to the legs and distributes it evently to the frame - basic engineering.
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Yeah, i built my 180g stand like that. The thing will support the weight of a small car
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clay, lets see your 240 stand :)
 
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