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DIY Stand Build
- Thread starter Brando457
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We used the framing plans on Reef Central. Here’s a pic of their suggested framing. For a six foot tank you want the yellow and red boards to be 2 x 6’s while everything else are 2 x 4’s.
Here’s our actual frame and the following pictures are after it was skinned in plywood and finally painted black.
My only complaint is that this thing weighs a ton.
Here’s our actual frame and the following pictures are after it was skinned in plywood and finally painted black.
My only complaint is that this thing weighs a ton.
I don’t actually remember the costs, but looking at what is there, here’s a ballpark number.
Dimensional lumber $30
1 sheet ¾ 4 x 8 Plywood $30
2 sheets 3/8 4 x 8 Plywood $45
Miscellaneous hardware $20
The doors I made from scrap lumber I had in the shop….3/4 pine with ¼ plywood inserts.
Note that you may leave the framework open….less cost…. Or skin with exotic woods to get that fine furniture look…most cost.
Dimensional lumber $30
1 sheet ¾ 4 x 8 Plywood $30
2 sheets 3/8 4 x 8 Plywood $45
Miscellaneous hardware $20
The doors I made from scrap lumber I had in the shop….3/4 pine with ¼ plywood inserts.
Note that you may leave the framework open….less cost…. Or skin with exotic woods to get that fine furniture look…most cost.
thanks!
