DIY work platform?

[Spar]

I want to build a work platform for my fish room so that i can have a more secure and wider standing point to do maintenance in my tank, opposed to a ladder.

Optimally the platform itself would be 36"x20" on top, and stand 42" tall. Would be great if it could roll and lock down (securely) when stepped up on, but not a requirement.

Anyone have any DIY specs for something like this? Or is there something online already assembled that you know of that would save me the build time?

[Drewl117]

You can get small scaffolding stands with wheels on them. We have a couple at work that are adjustable but they aren't to cheep if I remember. Check Grainger.com

[UFO8MyCow]

How about one of these?
http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200442259_200442259?hotline=false

[UFO8MyCow]

I'm not sure how your setup works but you may be able to do something like this.

https://youtu.be/XZRuNVKkVY0

[Spar]

Something like the northern tools would work if i had somewhere to put it when not in use. I may give that a try.

Marc's is what made me think of doing this, but my underneath of tank area doesn't have the space. I should have planned for that in hind sight

[davocean]

I work off those sometimes, they can be tippy if narrow, and I would definitely make sure you have locking wheels.
You don't want that rolling out under you w/ arms in tank, cause you are going to instinctively grab that tank as you go down.
I have an aluminum step ladder that folds up, works great for me, they have them in different heights, 2,3,4 step, and fairly cheap, even walmart and target carry them.
I saw one at walmart that was 4 step and had a little tray for $35

[billdogg]

I use a two step folding step stool that I store behind the tank. Last thing I need is something else taking up space.

[davocean]

I was looking for the brand on mine, amazing they didn't stamp it, but I'm pretty sure it is Cosco(Not Costco)
Folds up really slim, probably same as Billdogg's

[myaerica]

It's not diy but Google Sheetrock bench. They work well sherwin Williams sells them for around 50$

[Spar]

I picked up the metaltech one from northern tools today. Seems to be working great. I wish it were about 4" taller on the upper level, but I have plenty of access still. Doesn't seem too wobbly either. And it folds up nicely so i can put in a closet.