75 gallon stand build

[dornblaser1]

so i used 2x6's for top and bottom box frames and 2x6's for top center braces and 2x4's for everything else. I also used plywood underlayment from Home Depot as my sheathing. for trim i will be using 1x3's and making corners out of that instead of buying corner edging for 30 bucks total i have under 50 for this stand because i had most of the lumber and the doors i got from a friend

 

[dornblaser1]

more pics

 

[dornblaser1]

more pics and the guy in the pic isnt me lol

 

[chbix]

Wow that looks good. Are you going to stain the outside? I love the open center area...any concern about it not supporting the weight?

 

[dornblaser1]

thank you and yeah i think i will stain it black. I dont think that it will budge the 2x6's are very strong and it shouldnt need a center brace its only 48 inches long. The 4 posts which are an L with 2 2x4s that rest between the top and bottom box frames, then there is a long one on the inside which attaches to the L and the top and bottom box frames. It is solid as a rock i would set a car on it lol. We still have to add trim and the doors so thats tomorrow

 

[dornblaser1]

more pics all i have to do is stain now

 

[dornblaser1]

DIY Stands Template and Calculator - Reef Central Online Community was the template to my design modified design