Possible Help building a stand

[quicksilverz]

So I am looking for help building a stand for a 180 gallon to a 215 gallon reef ready tank. If anyone is interested in helping please let me know. I will purchase all the materials for the build possibly beer/pizza. I think this would be a great way to make some new friends and learn something while I am at it.


Let me know.

Thanks MIKE

[Zack]

When were you thinking?

[Justin]

I have a chop saw and some xp. I built my stand for my 40 breeder. The finishing wasnt the prettiest, but it worked and i buikt shelves for it. When did you want to build it?

[quicksilverz]

Well sooner the better. What's a good day for you?

[Zack]

I'm busy this weekend so Itd have to be probably next sat. No experience but willing to help.

[Justin]

Next sunday i think. Got some stuff this weekend and the fight is next weekend.

[quicksilverz]

So lets say next Sunday i will need someone to send me a list of materials or someone to go with me to pick stuff up at home depot. Also i dont have a saw if someone does that would be great.

[Justin]

Ive got a chop saw you can use and a drill. You will need 2x4, screws (i used both deck and outdoor screws), heavy duty levelers. I forgot the website i used but if i find it, ill add the link. With all that, you can build the skeleton of the stand. The hard part is the skin and making it look clean.

[quicksilverz]

Well thats why i am reaching out for help. If i baught it then i wouldn't learn anything thing and besides it would be fun.

[Justin]

Yea enjoyed the process of my build, the wife didnt! It was all touch and go and tons of research. In the end i know where tge blemishes were but i love them because i built it. It will be fun man.

[quicksilverz]

I appreciate the Help I cant wait to drink some beers and build a stand do you guys take frags as payment lol. Well I hope we can get at least 4 or 5 people to help the more knowledge the better. By the way does anyone have a truck to load wood?Also ideas for a sump I was thinking a 100 gallon long under a 180 would be great with tons of room for skimmers and what not.

[Zack]

I'll try to work some things around to see if I can make next Sunday

[Justin]

I can take frag, beer and pizza as payment. I would love to see your tank either way. I know you lost your clams and some monti's but still worth the view.

[quicksilverz]

Deal!! Beer and pizza for labor sweet deal. Anyways I and watching UTube for some educational videos on building stands.

[rockmp]

You should look into the kreg jig for Pocket holes. Putting a stand together this way makes it really structurally sound. I have built my last couple of stands this way and will always do so in the future.

[quicksilverz]

A kreg jig thanks good advice

[rockmp]

A kreg jig thanks good advice
If you need to borrow one you can use mine. Let me know.

[quicksilverz]

Are they expensive?

[rockmp]

For the one you need that includes the clamp it's about $100 plus screws.

[quicksilverz]

Yep could i borrow yours? Trying to save $$ where i can. This wont be cheap

[rockmp]

Yep could i borrow yours? Trying to save $$ where i can. This wont be cheap
Yup.

[leliataylor]

Equipment needed: Chop saw, drill (ratchet drill is easier) and drill bits. Kreg Jig will give you a much cleaner look.

Material: lumber and screws (the ones with the star drive are much easier).

There are a lot of videos and plans on the internet.

A work bench does make it easier. This is what I do with commercially available aquarium stands. A set of wheels, top for the saw, a sliding drawer on top for screws and magnets to hold tools. I don't like them for aquariums because you can't get a sump in or out without breaking down the tank. LOL

[quicksilverz]

Wow is there any plans for a 180 u like?

[leliataylor]

Here are a couple of links. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964
http://www.reefaquarium.com/2013/building-a-aquarium-stand/

When I build a stand I want to be able to slide a sump into or out of the stand. This means I have to have a opening wide enough for the sump. This can then be covered with a removable panel that is held in place with magnets.

[quicksilverz]

I agree about the sump would u be able to help manage a couple of yahoos when we start building?

[leliataylor]

Sure, although I don't skin the stands I build because I want good air circulation to keep them cool and easy access to add stuff to the sumps. There are others here that have built some beautiful professional quality stands. Here are a couple of photos of the stand "theZombie" built for a DSA 65 I bought from him.

[quicksilverz]

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[quicksilverz]

Some added items for the build

[quicksilverz]

So Depending on the new schedule that comes out I am looking at starting my New tank stand on Sunday based off the help that was offered. If anyone wants in I will be buying some pizza and getting some beer for workers that help. Also any ideas for supply's let me know like screws and what not?