DIY cube stand templete..

[Devaji108]

Hey guys so it's looking like the 80/2- tslot might just be to expensive $$ I could put in the tank..haha

can someone point me to some cube templets. either 2x4 or plywood.

guessing rockets templete will rock it. well know it will could hold a tank...haha pun intended.
but might be over kill?

tank is 36x 24x24

thanks

[Devaji108]

anyone? come on I know there are tons of cubs out there...

[RocketEngineer]

Use the template but replace the 2X4s with 1X4s and adjust the dimensions accordingly.

Alternatively, five pieces of plywood joined with pocket screws and you're good.

[Devaji108]

thanks rocket! just what i wanted to know of 1x4 would do it trick.
used your templet a few times with great success.

if you where building this size of stand would you use 2x4 or 1x4? after all it is 90 gallons but a shorter length than the 75 i built using your template...

[RocketEngineer]

As long as there are no knots in the boards that the tank sits on, 1X4 is plenty. Think of it as four square frames that you join to make a cube and then put a top on. Make sure everything is true and as square as possible and you will be fine.

If you are going to paint it instead of stain/poly then I would go the plywood box route as it is just so much more stable. However, plywood does require a little more skill or the right tools to cut the boards perfectly square.

Good luck,

[Greybeard]

There's some details on my stand build for my 60g cube on my build thread, below...

[Devaji108]

As long as there are no knots in the boards that the tank sits on, 1X4 is plenty. Think of it as four square frames that you join to make a cube and then put a top on. Make sure everything is true and as square as possible and you will be fine.

If you are going to paint it instead of stain/poly then I would go the plywood box route as it is just so much more stable. However, plywood does require a little more skill or the right tools to cut the boards perfectly square.

Good luck,

I am not gonna trim or skin it with plywood but cold rolled steel. so it will not add any support there is the 1x4 still ok to use or should I just do the 2x4s?

[RocketEngineer]

1X4s are still fine. The key is using both verticals at each corner so that you get an "L" for each leg. That will give you all the lateral support you need.

[Devaji108]

sweet 1x4 it is then..i'll fallow your templet has done be right in the past!
thank you Sir!

[davocean]

Depending on how that steel is applied it may actually help in giving at least some shear strength similar to what ply wraps do, but agree 1x should be plenty and I do prefer the select stuff that is knot free.

[Devaji108]

well I was thinking of using 2x4 as the price is not that much different. + the biggest concern I have is and you prob. will laugh, is splitting the 1x4 when screwing..what size of screws is best used with 1x4s?
2x4 are a no brainer but 1x4 I have yet to build anything with...

[RocketEngineer]

Pocket screws. If you use the Kreg tool and go with the proper screws (both size and type), you should be just fine. I love mine and have used it many times without issue. Just don't over drive the screws and use plenty of clamps.