2020 Aluminum Extrusion Profile
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mikejones
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Total for parts it’s going to be less than $120 including hinges and door handles, it could be worth it if it’s strong enough!!
hersheyb
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that's pretty good... if that's the case I should prob upgrade my ikea stand on my 20 gal,
pga7602
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Not only will 2020 work, it's way over kill. Don't of think it as a hollow bar, but something that is as strong as a full 1 inch bar. If you download their program you can see the deflection rating and it's stupid strong. Here is my 55 on 1010. I've been running it for over a year now with no issues.. If you try to kick the stand it will easily break your leg. :lolspin:
So to answer your question, yes it will work. It will look really cool too.. but I would go 1010 unless you want the coolness factor :eek1:
One more note.. the stand will only be as strong as the connectors you use, so spend the money here. You can see what I used by zooming in on my stand pic.
mikejones
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Not only will 2020 work, it's way over kill. Don't of think it as a hollow bar, but something that is as strong as a full 1 inch bar. If you download their program you can see the deflection rating and it's stupid strong. Here is my 55 on 1010. I've been running it for over a year now with no issues.. If you try to kick the stand it will easily break your leg. :lolspin:
So to answer your question, yes it will work. It will look really cool too.. but I would go 1010 unless you want the coolness factor :eek1:
One more note.. the stand will only be as strong as the connectors you use, so spend the money here. You can see what I used by zooming in on my stand pic.
Thanks for the info pga7602, it really helped me a lot. So for the connectors I was planning on getting this(first picture) but now I think it will be way over kill, I mean they're not expensive, but since you used corner angle connectors (last picture) I think I'll use those instead. Thank you again man!!
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pga7602
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Once you go 8020, you will never go back. This is my second stand
. It's like Legos, you can keep reusing the parts.
mikejones
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Once you go 8020, you will never go back. This is my second stand
Yeah, and what I like about this material is that it doesn't take a lot of space unlike 2x4s, especially if you don't have the room like me, that's why I went with this rout!!
mikejones
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Hey pga7602, I’ve got my material already to build the stand, but I was wondering if I should add a cross bracing to the stand, it’s going to be a 32”x 24”x 24” I’m planning to put a wood board on top, of the same size, should I add the brace or it’ll be fine? Tank is 12”x 18”x 18” FIY!!
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pga7602
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mikejones
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Ok, thanks for all the info. I appreciate it!!
five.five-six
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I'm toying with the idea of making a light rack for 6 gen5 XR30's with 2020. its that overkill not enough or just right?
pga7602
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Overkill but ok if u are going for looks. I see no sagging issues using 1010, even with 20 gen 5s
mikejones
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Judging by the advice I have been given, it will be just right, enough and over kill!! If it can handle a full tank of water it can hold some lights!!
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
I did my light rack with 8020. although I do want to wrap it sooner or later it does have a great look.
pga7602
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Which 8020 profile did you use Richard. I think that's what I'm really trying to help with here.
five.five-six
Well-known member
Too bad they don't make aluminum magnets
Actually, I don't know if I'd skin your tank. Having it open underneath is really awesome. I might brainstorm some other outside the box solution for finishing the structure. Have you considered an apparatus for a removable scaffold or step rail?
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
I used the 40mm size. I did use there free design consulting as well. Mine light rack it bolted thru the wall and the open end is suspended from the ceiling. it hold 3 Giesemann Aurora fixtures that at 48 inch long. It did sag before the cables were installed because of the weight.
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