150gal +... build with Pics

[JaxsBr]

Im not rushing.Im a student so money is tight.but Im defnatly not cuting coners.It might look like that,but Im just doing it peace by peace.I get money weekly,so I can only do small bits at a time.
therefore It will probably look weak until it is almost finished.
The tank is the last thing to be build on my todo list.so it wont happen till Im sure the stand is worthy and get good criticism from you guys.
thnks for the replies.
next weeks addition will give it its stregth.

 

[oregonian]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH CAPSLOCK!!!!

sorry, anyways i think everyone here is trying to say the same thing and it appears you are adapting accordingly. point is the weight should be transferred to the top of the verticle supports, doing so by adding the 1x4's.

i think its looking good and smart by taking advice, especially since you started with the stand since modifying a tank build is pretty risky.

all that being said simple is always better. the more joints, cuts, or pieces the more things to fail. 2x4's are cheap, strong, and easily can be constructed. i don't think i'd try notching a 4x4 since you are now just screwing into a 2x2.

my opinion.

In the end though-at least your doing it unlike my lazy @$$

 

[JaxsBr]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH CAPSLOCK!!!!

sorry, anyways i think everyone here is trying to say the same thing and it appears you are adapting accordingly. point is the weight should be transferred to the top of the verticle supports, doing so by adding the 1x4's.

i think its looking good and smart by taking advice, especially since you started with the stand since modifying a tank build is pretty risky.

all that being said simple is always better. the more joints, cuts, or pieces the more things to fail. 2x4's are cheap, strong, and easily can be constructed. i don't think i'd try notching a 4x4 since you are now just screwing into a 2x2.

my opinion.

In the end though-at least your doing it unlike my lazy @$$

thanks man.
Somtimes you wish you could start over.In my case,I didnt know what size wood to start with so I ended up having to mod it.
But since its a money thing Il just make it work.
Anyone ever get that regret feeling?I should have this or that?

 

[mjohns]

thanks man.
Somtimes you wish you could start over.In my case,I didnt know what size wood to start with so I ended up having to mod it.
But since its a money thing Il just make it work.
Anyone ever get that regret feeling?I should have this or that?

This will ALWAYS be a factor with DIY projects and tanks, its best to get over it and learn from your mistakes

 

[JaxsBr]

This will ALWAYS be a factor with DIY projects and tanks, its best to get over it and learn from your mistakes

will do.thanx

 

[prskiller]

all that being said simple is always better. the more joints, cuts, or pieces the more things to fail. 2x4's are cheap, strong, and easily can be constructed. i don't think i'd try notching a 4x4 since you are now just screwing into a 2x2.

You can see here where the 2x4 top frame which will support the tank rest on top the 4x4s that were notched out 1-3/4". This in turn transfers the weight to the solid 4x4 post. For a long tank I would add more 2x4s in between the 4x4s, length wise.

 

[mitch890]

lookin good... Ive even build tank stands out of cheap discontinued banister legs with no problems... But it is always better to be safe than sorry by going with some overkill just to make sure that busted tank doesnt happen

 

[oregonian]

yeah regret sucks, but at least its the stand and not regreting b/c of 150 gallons of water on your floor

prs-sorry but i don;t think i'm being clear about reasoning(i usually am pretty thourough but due to busted hand i am lazy and don't want to make lenghty replies...or correct typos)

reason i said above was for someone who doesn't have the skill and/or tools to make a accurate notch. with 2x4s you can make a stand with all 90deg cuts and minimal construction know how and still have a very sturdy stand, not to mention CHEAP.

i;ll get back to the thread know...dm typo, ah well.

So are what typre of wood are you covering it with and paint or stain?

 

[JaxsBr]

Dont think Il be covering it.Unless you mean doors exc.
The back is goin to get that thin wood sheet,dont know what you call it,sides and door will be made from pine sheets.
going to fill all the screw holes and sand the stand til its super smooth.my gf wants to help and she just wants to stain the thing.
Im thinking cherry

 

[kingyella]

now i see the extra support, it was hard to tell from the size of the boards. good luck, can't wait to see it filled.