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Unread 07/28/2007, 11:56 AM   #10
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Hurtback, first of thanks for the comments. Constructive criticism is always welcome and helps work out the kinks.

As to why use the three pieces per corner (two purple and one aqua), the purple pieces under the red members are required, where as those on the ends under the yellow and red are optional. The aqua piece acts as a screw strip and works to keep the stand square especially if screwed from both sides of the corner.

Why I chose to use two 2X4s instead of one 4X4 was a matter of tools and load paths. Most people have some way of cutting off a piece of wood but not everyone has the tools to notch a 4X4 or drill pocket screws to angle them down into the top. Also, for this same general reasoning, the two piece leg means that the load goes straight from the top frame, through the leg, into the bottom frame and the floor. The weight of the tank is not held up by the screws.

Thanks everyone for the comments and keep them coming.


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