cinder block stand building as we speak

[staticx]

Okay so i have a 100 gal long and decided to go with a cinder block stand i am building this right now so all the feed back would be great

[staticx]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/staticx_album/11111.jpg

[staticx]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/staticx_album/2222.jpg

[staticx]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/staticx_album/4444.jpg
the layout

[staticx]

basic layout with top
any suggestions

[staticx]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/staticx_album/3333.jpg

[Tang Salad]

It looks rather unstable to me.
Did you do anything to seal the wood?

Perhaps ask the friendly people at Home Depot for advice.

[staticx]

nothing to seal the wood yet that is not how it is that is just the basic layout would be funny though if i put it up lookin like that

[Tang Salad]

I still think it looks unstable you have a unique sense of humor what will you use to seal the wood are you going to have any cross braces between the blocks maybe you should find a new job and consider using punctation now and then just some advice but that is what you asked for right

[staticx]

Ha Ha , Tell me to use punctuation!! Mr run on sentence himself.
Im in the middle of building this thing so i'm in a hury. Next time I will remember "THIS IS A TEST"

[Tang Salad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8533557#post8533557 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by staticx
Ha Ha , Tell me to use punctuation!! Mr run on sentence himself.


I'm afraid you missed my point. Turn your head ninety degrees upwards, and you'll see the trail it left behind.

I think you should search more for pictures and threads of other's cinder block stands. Yours looks like it would fall with any lateral pressure.

Good Luck.

[staticx]

thanks ill post another pic and you can tell me what you think

[staticx]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/staticx_album/chair.jpg
so far so good I still have to frame it in and do some finish work but other then that it is not moving

[staticx]

Any feedback anyone beside mr tossed salad

[clkwrk]

Looks fine to me .Although since your gonna frame it in you defeat the purpose of using block . Usaually those that use block use just that block and top support.

Frequent I see block sides and a 2x4 or 4x4 framed top with the middle open.

Are you using a glass tank with trim?

[staticx]

acrylic tank

[clkwrk]

No good...... support that plywood 100% which means making a frame under it.

[staticx]

could you define that for me

[clkwrk]

Make the top like you would if you were building the whole thing out wood.

or run at least two 2x4's standing upright the length of the plywood . Three would be better . Basically it would look like rafters or floor joists and your plywood is secured to those 2x4.

Here is the top for my tank mius the cross supports. Just a square with plywood fastened to it .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/o2manytnks/180/180-standd.jpg

[staticx]

kinda what i thought but what do you think would be the best way to frame it and then

[douggiestyle]

and another.............

[BlackHawk77]

These guys are all full of it, all you need is a stack of cinderblocks in the middle. The ones on each end are just over kill. I would just return the extra glued together cinder blocks to homedepot.

[Redstratplayer]

[violation]

[bad santa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8538698#post8538698 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Redstratplayer
[violation]
Thats the funniest thing ive read all day.:)

[192clark]

[violation]

[alien9168]

HAHAHA this is hysterical! :D

Ok...so...does anyone actually have an answer regarding what to do with the top of this stand...i do want to know... :)

[clkwrk]

Here is one way but 2x4 on end would also work just fine.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=6319268#post6319268

A thread

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=926508

Another
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=897431

And another

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=675571

[clkwrk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8538396#post8538396 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BlackHawk77
These guys are all full of it, all you need is a stack of cinderblocks in the middle. The ones on each end are just over kill. I would just return the extra glued together cinder blocks to homedepot.






Really if you two don't have anything constructive to say then you shouldn't be posting in this thread .


:rolleyes:

[Cshradr7]

Haha i love how everyone is referring to statixs or whatevers "funny home depot story" thread. thanks for the laugh

[Malifluous]

Thanks for the lagh Redstrat

[staticx]

Ha Ha
Wow the home depot thread took on a life of its own!!!
So I got the stand all figured out, Looks good thanks for all the support. Never knew me being a idiot at home depot would have such an effect on people. I wonder if it makes people feel tough to call people names on the internet. Oh well I think I will print out the home depot thread and frame it. I have asked dozens of questions on here and never had a 2 page reply. Should be interesting to see how big it gets.

[allstar.h2o]

This guy is talkin about,

"I wonder if it makes people feel tough to call people names on the internet."

staticx
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Wait a minute now I'm confused. Could you please extrapolate on the yourmom part as your occupation?

[noodles9987]

Hey staticx, your stand looks like it would work out pretty well. It's not a real looker (if you know what I mean). However, I am fairly sure it can hold a few hundred pounds worth of water. Don't worry about the top flexing in the middle. It's fairly normal for an unsupported top to have some give in the middle. I think it will be just fine.

As for a final check, I would just recommend that you get that beauty in place and then fill it up with water (completely full) just to be sure that it will support the weight of your new set up. You may also want to think about doing a kick test too. You know, kick it a few times - or take a sledge to it, just to make sure those blocks don't shift. I mean sinder blocks carry heavy loads and they are used to build some large structures. They should be pretty secure, and I don't really think you need to worry about using any mortar or adhesive.

Cany you post some pictures of it when your done, as there seems to be some speculation here about it standing up (and not falling apart).

[Norboo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8533833#post8533833 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by staticx
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/staticx_album/chair.jpg
so far so good I still have to frame it in and do some finish work but other then that it is not moving

Is that pine? I think it might crack under pressure. I hope you treated it with something to keep it water resistant.

[Avast Marine]

It actally looks like the jointed pine they sell, I would definately return that and buy a sheet of 3/4 ply. You should be able to get a full sheet cut to at least 4 pieces. Then use 3 for the top 2 1/4" and then one for the bottom, as long as you make sure its level it will be fine. Better yet, keep the extra wood build a canopy with it and gain a little dignity.

[staticx]

ha ha i decided to jsut frame one up
dont know really what i was thinkin with the cinder block thing oh well

[Driftwood]

You were probably trying to save some cash. I used to have cinder block shelves in my room when I was a kid...

Sorry about all the crap you've gotten on here. I've never gotten anything but help, I can't imagine how I'd feel about this site if I were you.

Good luck on your project!

[BlueCorn]

I'm closing this thread before I have to ban a whole bunch of folks.