First 210 Stand Need opinion

[ukspice69]

This is the very first built stand or any thing like this that i have done, when i saw the stand that AGA builds for 210 or 180 , i questioned the strength of it , so i look at a few peoples stands out there and I built this one .


Would this hold a 210 or do i need to do more on the construction on the stand.

thanks

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[Randall_James]

I see at least one vertical 2x4 that appears to be sticking above the horizontals where the tank frame will sit. I would make sure that they are not going to touch glass.

The rest looks as solid as any other stand I have seen (will only get stronger when you skin it)

 

[flar92]

That looks fine. Once you put ply on it , it will become rock solid...

 

[ukspice69]

thanks

It took a while but it perfectly level on the top, and i am sure to put the ply wood on the top

 

[Randall_James]

glass or acrylic tank?

 

[ukspice69]

glass tank aga mega flow

 

[rsw686]

Only thing you might want to add is more cross braces on the bottom shelf. If you have a sump in there ontop of the plywood eventually the plywood will bow without a 2x4 support from below.

 

[ukspice69]

will do

 

[Randall_James]

I believe the AGA is supported by the outside frame of the tank and not across the bottom. (as I recall, the stand AGA sells does not use a plywood top, only a support frame for the tank?)

 

[ukspice69]

should i put ply down or not then

 

[Shortie]

I would ply for general stability's sake. It'll take out any torque problems.

 

[rsw686]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10166097#post10166097 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ukspice69
should i put ply down or not then

You don't need it, but I figured if I'm buying a sheet to put down in the bottom section for the sump might as well put a peice down up top. It did seem to stiffen up the stand some. It also helps if your 2x4s are a fraction of an inch off from each other. It will provide a flat surface.