40 Gal. Stand - Aquarium Advice

wolverine121 · 12-07-2002, 02:03 AM

I built this myself, just started with some wood I had and in 4 hours this is my creation. I'm buying a 40 gal. this Feb. and was looking around and every stand I saw was $100 or over. So whats a guy to do but DIY !!!

EMS503 · 12-07-2002, 07:42 AM

Great looking stand, very sturdy looking. Want to build me one

How about an inside picture.

hisc1ay · 12-07-2002, 08:30 AM

not bad for 4 hours!

-j

wolverine121 · 12-07-2002, 02:33 PM

Well here's the inside from the back, I didn't do anything to the back since I'm going to have all the cords and stuff hanging. I put a power strip in the center. The shelfs are just strips of wood so you can move them around, I had alot of space under the shelfs so I decided that I could put the pumps and stuff under it. Easy access while getting things out of the way.

fishfreek · 12-07-2002, 04:00 PM

The best part is it only cost you time since you could use wood you already had.

If out would be willing could you post a schematic drawing of the stand showing size and lengh of wood, etc.

Maybe others could then build off your plans

wolverine121 · 12-07-2002, 08:11 PM

Sure, Give me a few days and I'll make up some drawings. You could use this for any size tank.

wolverine121 · 12-07-2002, 11:47 PM

Well so much for drawings, what I did was take pictures then draw the lumber sizes on the pictures. You should be able to see how everything went together. Hope this helps, if not give me a ring at bettacare@beer.com and I'll try to help in anyway that I can.

wolverine121 · 12-07-2002, 11:51 PM

moer pictures on how to build

loganj · 12-08-2002, 06:56 AM

That's a great job on the stand as well as the "how to" pics! I have a fairly well equipped wood shop and I don't think I could have done that in 4 hrs...or even close. Looks good and should give you years of good service. Somehow it's always better when you build it yourself

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Logan J

wolverine121 · 12-08-2002, 11:36 AM

Well , I had alot of wood, alot of drywall screws and nothing to do, then after about 6 beers later it was done. When I was asked to give a drawing of some sort, I laughed, because I just did it on the fly. I went downstairs and tried to do a drawing, but that was no good, the drawing looked like a chicken when I was done.

. Hence the pictures. Hope they help.

12-07-2002, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolverine121 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 31	40 Gal. Stand I built this myself, just started with some wood I had and in 4 hours this is my creation. I'm buying a 40 gal. this Feb. and was looking around and every stand I saw was $100 or over. So whats a guy to do but DIY !!!

12-07-2002, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
EMS503 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lakewood, NJ Posts: 438	Great looking stand, very sturdy looking. Want to build me one How about an inside picture. __________________ John 75 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Reef & 30 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Anemone Tanks. I get paid for what I may have to do, Not for what I do!

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fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	The best part is it only cost you time since you could use wood you already had. If out would be willing could you post a schematic drawing of the stand showing size and lengh of wood, etc. Maybe others could then build off your plans __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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loganj Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 4,017	Good job! That's a great job on the stand as well as the "how to" pics! I have a fairly well equipped wood shop and I don't think I could have done that in 4 hrs...or even close. Looks good and should give you years of good service. Somehow it's always better when you build it yourself . Logan J

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12-07-2002, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
hisc1ay Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 536 Images: 11	not bad for 4 hours! -j

12-07-2002, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
wolverine121 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 31	Well here's the inside from the back, I didn't do anything to the back since I'm going to have all the cords and stuff hanging. I put a power strip in the center. The shelfs are just strips of wood so you can move them around, I had alot of space under the shelfs so I decided that I could put the pumps and stuff under it. Easy access while getting things out of the way.

12-07-2002, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
wolverine121 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 31	Sure, Give me a few days and I'll make up some drawings. You could use this for any size tank.

12-07-2002, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
wolverine121 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 31	Well so much for drawings, what I did was take pictures then draw the lumber sizes on the pictures. You should be able to see how everything went together. Hope this helps, if not give me a ring at bettacare@beer.com and I'll try to help in anyway that I can.

12-07-2002, 11:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
wolverine121 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 31	moer pictures on how to build

12-08-2002, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
wolverine121 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 31	Well , I had alot of wood, alot of drywall screws and nothing to do, then after about 6 beers later it was done. When I was asked to give a drawing of some sort, I laughed, because I just did it on the fly. I went downstairs and tried to do a drawing, but that was no good, the drawing looked like a chicken when I was done. . Hence the pictures. Hope they help.

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