DIY Stand

[mlukason]

Falesdk,
The wood I used was 3/4 inch plywood (cherry). It was assembled using glue only. The plywood was fastened to solid cherry using a spline and groove joint. The plywood on edge easily supports my 65 gal with all the fixens'.

 

[PL-Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7591531#post7591531 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mlukason
Neither screws nor nails should support weight. Make sure that the weight is supported by vertical pieces. The screws and nails are to keep the lumber together only. You may consider using plywood...it is relatively inexpensive very strong and (in my opinion) is better looking than 2x4's. I have a few images posted in my gallery that my give you an idea with plywood.

Sorry, I haven't seen the cinder block design.

Good Luck!

:idea: :thumbsup:

 

[pmike25]

Mine in progress!!!

 

[rsxs1212]

that is very nice looking

 

[pmike25]

Thanks, still getting it together!!! Itll get done one of these days!!

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Very nice work! Love your stand and canopy.

 

[pmike25]

I have it all done now, with rocks and alittle corals, still getting some more things.

 

[rsxs1212]

thats incredible

 

[pmike25]

Thank you, now if I can just get her all stocked up!!!

 

[eidillitih]

that's nice

 

[pmike25]

Thank you very much