New 280 build stand

ebe · 01/01/2018, 01:44 PM

Finished the fabrication of the stand for my new build this weekend, 84" long by 32" wide by 30" tall. Need to grind the welds and put some paint on it. The stand is 2" x 2" 11 gauge square tube. I just free wheeled the design based on what I saw in the steel stand thread but added a 45 degree gussets on the top outside corners. I could still add to it if needed so I am seeking opinions on the design.

Still trying to figure out where to get the tank from. Got quotes from four different places but it is all too much. Probably if there were less options it would be easy.

saybng · 01/01/2018, 03:21 PM

Wow..that's bada$$..following along..

smcdonn · 01/01/2018, 07:29 PM

nice work. way overkill but thats always better than the alternative.

ebe · 01/02/2018, 06:35 AM

My dad always said, “if you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly”.

VoltzNSalt · 01/02/2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ebe

Still trying to figure out where to get the tank from. Got quotes from four different places but it is all too much. Probably if there were less options it would be easy.

Make sure that the overflow and return in your tank is compatible with your stand. Would suck if one of your overflow or return holes/bulkheads was directly above one of your top cross members...

crum04 · 01/02/2018, 10:41 AM

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outy · 01/02/2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VoltzNSalt

Make sure that the overflow and return in your tank is compatible with your stand. Would suck if one of your overflow or return holes/bulkheads was directly above one of your top cross members...

Great advise. Measure twice and cut once LOL

In his case any one or all of those could be removed if need be, without compromising structural integrity.

ebe · 01/02/2018, 01:32 PM

I plan on two corner overflows so it shouldn't be an issue.

As to the design I guesstimate 2620 to 3000 pounds on the weight so I added the corner gussets to stop side to side flex. I saw a CAD model by someone else that showed a stand moving side to side. I was tempted to add even more as I have enough steel to do it.

outy · 01/02/2018, 01:42 PM

That is more then strong enough to handle double the weight.

hijinks · 01/02/2018, 01:44 PM

pretty sure that thing could hold up a dump truck... nice work

01/01/2018, 01:44 PM	#1
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	New 280 build stand Finished the fabrication of the stand for my new build this weekend, 84" long by 32" wide by 30" tall. Need to grind the welds and put some paint on it. The stand is 2" x 2" 11 gauge square tube. I just free wheeled the design based on what I saw in the steel stand thread but added a 45 degree gussets on the top outside corners. I could still add to it if needed so I am seeking opinions on the design. Still trying to figure out where to get the tank from. Got quotes from four different places but it is all too much. Probably if there were less options it would be easy.

01/01/2018, 07:29 PM	#3
smcdonn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 925	nice work. way overkill but thats always better than the alternative. __________________ 180g IN WALL, REEF Current Tank Info: 180 gallon

01/01/2018, 03:21 PM	#2
saybng Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 95	Wow..that's bada$$..following along..

01/02/2018, 06:35 AM	#4
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	My dad always said, “if you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly”.

01/02/2018, 10:41 AM	#6
crum04 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 14	��

01/02/2018, 01:32 PM	#8
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	I plan on two corner overflows so it shouldn't be an issue. As to the design I guesstimate 2620 to 3000 pounds on the weight so I added the corner gussets to stop side to side flex. I saw a CAD model by someone else that showed a stand moving side to side. I was tempted to add even more as I have enough steel to do it.

01/02/2018, 01:42 PM	#9
outy Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: auburn CA Posts: 4,021	That is more then strong enough to handle double the weight.

01/02/2018, 01:44 PM	#10
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	pretty sure that thing could hold up a dump truck... nice work