Stand framing

[BigJPDC]

Notching or half-lapping makes me nervous when used for load-bearing. I went double all the way around my stand, supported all the way to the ground. So far inside space hasn't been an issue.

jp

 

[ob1thx1138]

wow you could easily park a truck on top of that stand. It would easily hold several thousand pounds.

 

[Rip Current]

framing 101

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/65238mini-tank_pics_001.jpg [/IMG

Here is a pic of a stand for a 350 gal. (top down ) notice the framing. 16 on center joist and studs . top and bottom plates for total load bearing. this distributes the weight evenly.

 

[Rip Current]

 

[BigJPDC]

=) Thanks Ob1. It may be overkill, but it's only my first attempt. I am hoping that I get into the hobby enough to try a double stack next time - now that would be interesting to see modelled out (on another thread of course).

jp

 

[Rip Current]

 

[justinzimm]

Here is a stand for a 120 I'm making using 2X3's. Many of the stands I've seen for sale use ALLOT less and some even use 1X4. If I would have used 2X4 I wouldn't be able to fit the sump I want.

Justin

 

[BigJPDC]

I hope you can wedge your sump through those bars! =)

2x3's seems smart to me, it would cut down ont he weight.

jp

 

[ob1thx1138]

I think that perfecto 220 stand used 1x4's... and really there were not very many of them either.

 

[itstheantitang]

I've noticed that too while browsing the lfs

Thanks again

Ripcurrent- the stand in the picture is a BEAST!!!

 

[Rip Current]

better safe than cleaning up 350 gallons of reef!!

 

[goby1]

6x6

G1

 

[goby1]

Oh yeah they're held together with 12'' x 1/2'' lag bolts. The 4x4 cross braces are there with 9'' x 3/8 lag bolts. The stand is redwood. G1

 

[ob1thx1138]

You have got to be kidding me.......


Why not just find a really big log and cut it into the shape of the tank? That would save you all the time of screwing seperate pieces together.

 

[hilexx116]

thats a lot of bottles to the side of that beast of a stand have'n alittle to much fun building it huh lol

 

[Therbligs]

Wow. That would make a great Butcher Block Island with a maple top in the kitchen. And I thought I over Engineer things. Looks great.

 

[Therbligs]

Ooops

 

[wickerj]

Wow, that's a work of art. I really like it.

 

[GSerg2]

Did you build it that way because you are in earthquake country? Do you have an acrylic or glass tank?

 

[goby1]

I am in earthquake country, but that wasn't really the reason for that design. I just wanted it to have a solid look. Of course it would have been stonger and cheaper to use 2x6, etc., judiciously placed. Actually I think the best thing for earthquake prep is to put a strap around the top of the tank and anchor it to the wall. The top is 57 x 34 inches, but I won't use all of that footprint just yet. Don't have the tank yet. I'll make it out of 3/4'' acrylic, though. There won't be any equipment under the stand, so I wanted it open. Yup lotta bottles...
G1