Stand help

dromonk · 04/20/2018, 05:51 PM

I have a stand built out of 1x4 with 3/4 ply top and 1/2ply sides its for a 4x2 120 tank think it will hold had a 80 on it was fine

Indymann99 · 04/20/2018, 08:38 PM

Plywood stands are SUPER STRONG. 2x4 and 4x4 are so overkill and most of the time the wood is inferior quality and compromises the built.

mcgyvr · 04/21/2018, 06:46 AM

Was there a question?

D.moller · 04/21/2018, 10:14 AM

I believe he was asking if the stand will hold a 120 it previously held an 80
But It wasn’t quite a clearly worded question.

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davocean · 04/21/2018, 07:41 PM

Yes 1x4 and ply is plenty strong as long as designed properly, your pics don't give the full answer there, but as long as you have vertical supports directly under horizontals, and not relying solely on screws should be good.

This is the second post I replied to today that I have to remind myself or others this site covers a lot of ground, countries...

Reefpuck · 04/23/2018, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Was there a question?

Sometimes you have to look a little closer.

mcgyvr · 04/23/2018, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefpuck

Sometimes you have to look a little closer.

Sometimes people need to put more effort into their posts if they want decent help.

Reefpuck · 04/23/2018, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Sometimes people need to put more effort into their posts if they want decent help.

Haha that too

04/20/2018, 08:38 PM	#2
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Plywood stands are SUPER STRONG. 2x4 and 4x4 are so overkill and most of the time the wood is inferior quality and compromises the built. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

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mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Was there a question? __________________ Who me?

04/21/2018, 07:41 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yes 1x4 and ply is plenty strong as long as designed properly, your pics don't give the full answer there, but as long as you have vertical supports directly under horizontals, and not relying solely on screws should be good. This is the second post I replied to today that I have to remind myself or others this site covers a lot of ground, countries... __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD Last edited by davocean; 04/21/2018 at 07:47 PM.

04/21/2018, 10:14 AM	#4
D.moller Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 83	I believe he was asking if the stand will hold a 120 it previously held an 80 But It wasn’t quite a clearly worded question. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk