Lateral bracing for stand.

[etepperman]

Hi,

I am building my stand, and I would like to know what would be stronger for lateral bracing.

2x4 diagonal bracing between vertical posts

vs.

3/8 inch plywood across the whole face?

The span 36" wide and 30" High.

Thank You,
E

 

[tidus10]

Hi,

I am building my stand, and I would like to know what would be stronger for lateral bracing.

2x4 diagonal bracing between vertical posts

vs.

3/8 inch plywood across the whole face?

The span 36" wide and 30" High.

Thank You,
E

Dont worry about that, 2x4 construction is PLENTY for a tank that size.. I made a stand for my 40B using the diagram below and threw a 29G sump in there.. , then skin it however you want..

use this for a resference, with only 36" across you dont really NEED a center brace, but i put mine there for the sump light to hang from.

 

[etepperman]

This is what I am thinking.

Do you think in needs further support. I will have a 150G cube on it.

Thanks,
E

 

[swk]

Skinning it will provide all the bracing you need. Take a look at most commercial stands - they're built with 1x timber but their strength comes from being skinned with panel material of some sort.

 

[rwb500]

it absolutely does need some bracing for stability, disregard the post by tidus. plywood would be best but a single board could work if done properly.

 

[etepperman]

Thanks for the answers.

I think I will skin it with 3/8" ply wood. or do you thing I should go with 1/2"

Thanks,
E

 

[laga77]

For a stand that size you could even use 1/4 inch if you wanted to. Whatever you choose, use an adhesive like liquid nails around the edge of the plywood.

 

[etepperman]

What about the plain white glue they use for woodworking?

I always thought that was the best for a wood-wood bond?

-E

 

[rwb500]

if everything fits together snugly then wood glue would be great. if its a sloppier fit, construction adhesive will fill slight gaps and still be strong enough. I would glue it and use a bunch of screws as well, mostly because I love using my power drill.

 

[Hitch08]

if everything fits together snugly then wood glue would be great. if its a sloppier fit, construction adhesive will fill slight gaps and still be strong enough. I would glue it and use a bunch of screws as well, mostly because I love using my power drill.

That made me laugh, as I can relate to that issue. :beer: