DIY Tank Stand Plans

[Mahamotorworks]

Update 3 Nov 2006

Here is the update.
I made the Doors. I took a 1X4 and cut it to legnth then riped it into 1X2. Cut a rabbit so the back would fit flush. Cut the Ends to make a nice fit and Here you go. Attach with a couple of brads. I need to buy Shorter brad to attch the back to the frame. But first I will glue them in place. I also took Photos of the tools that I have used to build the Stand with. Tomorrow I will add the knobs and the hindges. mount them to the stand and hopefully move it inside. If I have time I buy the tank so I can start on the Canopy.

There is more.

 

[Mahamotorworks]

3 Nov Update Part 2

Any questions let me know.

MAHA

 

[Mahamotorworks]

4 Nov Update.

Stand Is all done except the 1X8 trim the goes on the top. I will be buying the Tank next saturday. I now have a week to Rearrange the room so I wil be in ist place waiting for the Tank. Here are the Photos.

The only thing I had to buy today was Cabinet hinges. The utility ones that I thought I would need wouldn't work. After I get the Tank I will add the 1X8 trim and then it is time for DIY Canopy.

MAHA

 

[Fishckabibble]

all you need now is some wood putty and stain!!! it looks awsome!!!! you are planning on filling in the screws with wood putty right? and sanding it down? either way it looks awsome!

 

[usacutie81]

Soooo.... you're gonna build all of us a stand, right? Save us a little $ ?

 

[Mahamotorworks]

I will but shipping would cost too much. I dont have any road trips planned to out west.

I was looking at Petsmart tonight and the stands for a 75 Gal run $ 150 or more, the one that I liked was $200. For that I have build the stand, a Bunk bed and the canopy including lights. So I am happy. I will be gettin ghte tank next saturday. Then I will start on DIY Canopy. Stay tuned.

MAHA

 

[Fuzz16]

quit the craftsman arnt you....beautifully done

what kind of wood did you use? oak?

 

[Mahamotorworks]

The wood is 2X6 pine it is designed for framing houses. The middle of the Doors is just 1/4 in plywood. The top which will noe be seen and the shelfs that are painted are MDF (medium Density Fiberboard) Strong but heavy. I am really happy with the way it turned out. I addes the 1X8 trim late last night. I'll post pics when I have the tank on top. I found out that I have friday off due to the holiday on sat. I will picking up the tank then. Next fourm is DIY Canopy Stay tuned.

MAHA

 

[Mahamotorworks]

DIY Done. The Stand is complete

Here are the last photos. I completed it a couple of days ago but didnt get photos till today. Here they are.

I am buying the Tank on Friday. So I will be setting it up over the weekend. *BOUNCINGS

Thanks

MAHA

 

[mattistat]

nice! are you gonna paint it?

 

[nealio]

NICE WORK MAN!!

VERY WELL DONE!!*celebrate

 

[tropicalfish]

It looks beautiful!

 

[usacutie81]

ahhh it is beautiful. And I was gonna ask the same thing, are you gonna paint it? Or stain it? You might want to put some sort of lacquer on it if not to keep it from getting water damage.

I wish I had your skill. I love it. Good job.

 

[Mahamotorworks]

Here is the other Half of the project.
http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/do-yourself/42324-diy-canopy-done.html

MAHA

 

[WetChicken]

K soooo. Table saw is good for....? and Miter saw would be good for....? and then a circular saw would be best for....?

I'm so glad I know people who know tools.

[hijack]Everyone forgot to mention a radial arm saw. Can do everything that a table saw, circular saw, and a miter saw can do. It is a little limited on the table saw, mine probably can only rip 24" or so. None the less, it is very versatile. [/hijack]

Nice stand. What do you think about laminating two or even three 2x6's together for each side and eliminating the center support?

 

[tom91970]

That's a nice looking stand. I looked all over the 'net several weeks ago for some DIY plans and couldn't find anything decent. Anyway, one of the search results led me to this site and I was quite impressed with your stand.

I'd like to scale down the size and build one for either a 20 or 29 gallon tank...depending on what I buy next.

 

[Mahamotorworks]

All you have to do is scale down the dimensions. For the 20 or 29G I would use 2X4's. I used the 2X6 cause they are a lot stonger.

Let me know if you need any help.

MAHA

 

[sylentmode]

awesome stand. I really wanted to do that......but couldnt pass up the deal i got on my 75 tank and stand.

Now my project is to sand it down and stain it.... I've stained 1 door so far....but its too cold out to let it dry outside.......i'm on my second coat...and still not dark enough

 

[WetChicken]

Obviously read the directions on the can, but I have learned that most staining is put on with a rag, left to soak for a short time, and then with a clean rag wiping off a section to see how dark it is. If it is a good tone, wipe the rest. If not, slosh some back into the corner and let it sit for a little longer.
This should allow you to do it in one step.