rubbermaid stocktank platform pics?

[mc-cro]

I need to build a platform for 100g rubbermaid, it will be roughly 4 ft tall. Any one have any pics?

I need to get some ideas for bracing and preventing racking of the platform with 4ft long skinny legs

 

[mc-cro]

come on- I have seen many of these rubbermaids on wooden
stands throughout the years, somebody's got to have a pic... please?

 

[us2000ua]

mc-cro,

Your PM box is full. I'd like to ask you a question.

Thanks.

 

[mc-cro]

I didnt think I had that many messages? but I cleared it out, should be good to go

 

[RandyStacyE]

I once built a platform for a good size tub. It is similar to this plan:
http://www.jimcouts.com/wood/workbch1.html

 

[mc-cro]

that very close to what I'm looking for. I will actually be stacking tubs, one on the ground, the other on the platform above it.

I feel very good about the bracing top to bottom, its the swaying
that I want to eliminate due to the height of the legs

 

[cmhollis]

Here is my setup:

 

[RandyStacyE]

If you were to use plywood, obviously on the top, but use some 1/2" plywood on the back only or just both sides this will give you amazing rigidity.

 

[mc-cro]

thanks for the pics and suggestions. If I can help it, I dont want to put sides on it, for access reasons, but I may have to.

Do you guys think 4x4 legs are necessary, or will 2x4's do. formed like an "L" and glued and screwed?

 

[cmhollis]

I used 4x4's for my own peace of mind. My 70g fuge has about 55g in it, and about 30 lbs of LR. That is pushing 500 lbs. I am sure 2x4's would have been fine, but I wanted to be able to sleep at night.