Going to build a Garf Stand this weekend. - Aquarium Advice

William · 03-12-2004, 11:13 PM

I'm going to go down and price the lumber, and if its affordable to my pocketbook, buy and build myself a garf stand [ 30inches tall, 32 inches long, 14 inches deep ]

My main question is, however.. When building this. Do I use the 2x4 boards on edge, or flat?

I've read the garf plans, but I there are some things I still don't quite understand.

Like the fastening of the boards, as well. Do I lay them on top of the uprights and screw them that way, or do I just screw the flat faces together?

I really want to set my 29gal up on a stand, Cause.. quite frankly, Its begining to get in my way on my computer desk, and quite frankly I am not to comfortable with it for other reasons as well [ I'm afraid to say it aloud, i'm sure you all know what my fear is ], even tho it has been on my desk since I've had it.

ohio reefer · 03-13-2004, 03:07 AM

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Do I use the 2x4 boards on edge, or flat?

on edge, this way it will give you more strength.

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Do I lay them on top of the uprights and screw them that way, or do I just screw the flat faces together?

you can srew the flat faces together

although i used 4x4 legs for my stand, this pic should explain it.

awe h#$%!!!

ohio reefer · 03-13-2004, 03:08 AM

ok, here we go!

William · 03-13-2004, 10:05 AM

Is the top frame just sitting on those 4x4s?

ohio reefer · 03-13-2004, 04:28 PM

yep, i have 2x4's running diagonal and perpendicular to sturdy the thing up.

William · 03-13-2004, 09:10 PM

if your 2x4 fram is just sitton on top of the 4x4 legs, how did you securely fastend them?

I doubt a simple toenail would hole all that good.. ?

ohio reefer · 03-14-2004, 12:18 PM

thats why i used 4x4's notcghed them out. so i would get a strong base. the base is a little more heavy, but better safe than sorry. for a 29 [acronym:5df15a7a06="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5df15a7a06], i would just put the perpendicular 2x4 flush with the height of you vertical 2x4.

hth

mark

ohio reefer · 03-14-2004, 12:18 PM

thats why i used 4x4's notcghed them out. so i would get a strong base. the base is a little more heavy, but better safe than sorry. for a 29 [acronym:05497cd4a1="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:05497cd4a1], i would just put the perpendicular 2x4 flush with the height of you vertical 2x4.

hth

mark

William · 03-14-2004, 01:55 PM

Okay, so you notched them and made a ledge for them to sit on, making the 2x4 face flush with the 4x4 flash.

I under stand now perfectly!

03-12-2004, 11:13 PM	#1
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Going to build a Garf Stand this weekend. I'm going to go down and price the lumber, and if its affordable to my pocketbook, buy and build myself a garf stand [ 30inches tall, 32 inches long, 14 inches deep ] My main question is, however.. When building this. Do I use the 2x4 boards on edge, or flat? I've read the garf plans, but I there are some things I still don't quite understand. Like the fastening of the boards, as well. Do I lay them on top of the uprights and screw them that way, or do I just screw the flat faces together? I really want to set my 29gal up on a stand, Cause.. quite frankly, Its begining to get in my way on my computer desk, and quite frankly I am not to comfortable with it for other reasons as well [ I'm afraid to say it aloud, i'm sure you all know what my fear is ], even tho it has been on my desk since I've had it. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

03-13-2004, 10:05 AM	#4
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Is the top frame just sitting on those 4x4s? __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

03-13-2004, 09:10 PM	#6
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	if your 2x4 fram is just sitton on top of the 4x4 legs, how did you securely fastend them? I doubt a simple toenail would hole all that good.. ? __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

03-14-2004, 01:55 PM	#9
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Okay, so you notched them and made a ledge for them to sit on, making the 2x4 face flush with the 4x4 flash. I under stand now perfectly! __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

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03-13-2004, 03:08 AM	#3
ohio reefer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 424 Images: 5	ok, here we go!

03-13-2004, 04:28 PM	#5
ohio reefer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 424 Images: 5	yep, i have 2x4's running diagonal and perpendicular to sturdy the thing up.

03-14-2004, 12:18 PM	#7
ohio reefer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 424 Images: 5	thats why i used 4x4's notcghed them out. so i would get a strong base. the base is a little more heavy, but better safe than sorry. for a 29 [acronym:5df15a7a06="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5df15a7a06], i would just put the perpendicular 2x4 flush with the height of you vertical 2x4. hth mark

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