<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14048630#post14048630 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RedEDGE2k1
I've said it before and I'll say it again...I don't understand why so many folks on here choose to build a 2x4 frame then wrap it in thin plywood. Why not save yourself the time, weight, and money and just use thicker plywood to begin with and no "frame"?
I cant speak for others but,
moving a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" plywood by yourself isnt easy.
Need a truck to get it.
not everyones woodworking skills are up to snuff to pocket drill (think thats what its called) the plywood together.
some live in apartments so a limited workarea.
thus the 2x4 frames with thin plywood skin.
lighter. easier to work with. average woodworking skills can produce a nice stand. truck helps but can get the lumber with a suv or car that back window rolls down. can work with it in a smaller work area.
I live in a TINY apartment. work area is VERY limited. last winter I built a stand from 1x4 for my 30g FW tank, in my kitchen (was too cold to build it on the patio). It was my first try at a DIY stand and it came out OK, not stellar but its decent enough.
I'll be building a stand/canopy for a 40B soonish. the stand is still in design phase but will probably use 1x4.
But I see your point. If I had a garage to work in, the pocket drill, and a extra body to move the plywood around, there is no reason why not to use plywood only.
