DIY- 75g 2x4 stand!

[jwh0818]

You sure? Do you think it's gonna wobble?

 

[Brookster123]

Nope, you can always get an L bracket and screw it to the wall if you're worried, I can tell you the best way to find a stud!

 

[jwh0818]

Little change up bro, how is this? Can I leave the back like this? The front will have more support. Basically the front will have 4 beans and the back will only have one in each corner?

 

[Brookster123]

I'd recommend mirroring anything you do to the front, this will ensure no odd settling or warping, I like to shim stands like that back a bit, especially if your floors arnt perfect, do you have a level? Or the app on your phone will do!

 

[jwh0818]

Yeah I have a level and I do use shims. Where my tank sits it only needs raised like 1/8th of an inch in the back to be 100% level. I'll keep it all the same and I'm going to HD now. Need to pick up 4 more 2x4s and I feel this thing will be 100% stable!

 

[Brookster123]

Yeah I have a level and I do use shims. Where my tank sits it only needs raised like 1/8th of an inch in the back to be 100% level. I'll keep it all the same and I'm going to HD now. Need to pick up 4 more 2x4s and I feel this thing will be 100% stable!

cool! I'd keep it just a hair leaning back toward the wall, piece of mind, keep in kind your child proofing this at the same time

 

[jwh0818]

I didn't think I would need more then 70 screws. Should have got a 5 lb box

 

[Brookster123]

Built to last! I like it!!

 

[jwh0818]

Is it gonna wobble like this?

 

[Brookster123]

Think about how a bridge is constructed, picture all the diagonal bracing, this is what keeps it from wobbling, apply that same idea to this stand, vertical support is for downward/gravitational strength, diagonal bracing is for horizontal stability, a properly secured wrap will accomplish this as well.

 

[Brookster123]

Check it oit

 

[jwh0818]

I see I see! This is where I'm at so far. It's not screwed in yes but that's the idea

 

[Brookster123]

Nice bro!! Looks great!! Those 2x's look way nicer than the crap they have up my way..you dropping a piece if ply in the middle? Edit- a piece of sand paper and some stain? That thing will be furniture grade! Or.... High gloss black paint!

 

[jwh0818]

No I'm not putting ply down yet. I know I should but I have already spent more then I planned for just this part. 100$ so far. Will that hold for now? I'm gonna add bracing in the top frame as well

 

[Brookster123]

Oh man! What happened to $30?!? You counting the drill I hope, yes the X in top rectangle will replace ply just fine.

 

[jwh0818]

Oh man! What happened to $30?!? You counting the drill I hope, yes the X in top rectangle will replace ply just fine.

Dude it went fast. X14 2x4s x2 boxes of nails x37 cuts (8.00) and a drill

Here is where I'm at. Now I need more screws because my wife's baby shower is today so I'll be home alone to finish

 

[jwh0818]

Here is the corners inside and out

 

[Brookster123]

Looking good, are all this corner pieces fastened to each other?

 

[jwh0818]

Looking good, are all this corner pieces fastened to each other?

Yes they are and then are screwed with 14 screws into the stand

 

[Brookster123]

Very good! Having fun yet?