Wooden Stand? PLEASE HELP

[first-timer89]

My high school woods teacher said I could build a tank stand in class. There is just 1 requirement, all wood. I plan on making a 10-20 tank gallon stand for the new nano I am planning. I cant find a plan for a all wood stand anywhere. I would asome if someone had a link or copy of plans. A lot of Kudos for help TIA

[Jchillin]

Here you go:

http://www.cyberreefguru.com/diy/gui..._section4.html

HTH

[fishfreek]

YOu cant use nails or screws? Hm. Sounds interesting.

[first-timer89]

Sorry I just cant use metal pipes or cinder blocks or stuff like that. I could use screws and nails but am probably going to use tong and grove with wood glue. If I need to use nails I will.

[Jchillin]

hmmm...it seems the link didnt format properly. Try this for the diagram:



Edit - The link won't attach the entire addy. Copy and paste it into your addy bar. It's a real simple construct.

[first-timer89]

thanks, That looks good but i want it to be at least 4 ft tall. this one looks like it will need some reinforcement at that hight. Thanks for the link it is as close to perfict as it could be! ! !

[Jchillin]

No problem.

[ellisz]

garf has stand plans

[tiredfish]

http://www.garf.org/stand.html

[fishfreek]

A 20 gal stand. Just use 2X4's for the legs. If your worried about side to side stablity put some vertical cross braces on the back and sides. This way you can leave the front for a door and shelves. Use at least 1/2" plywood for the top and sides. This will make a very heavy and sturdy stand. A 20 gal tank will only be 200-220lbs max. Build the stand to fit the foot print of the tank exactly. This will put all the downward weight on the legs and not the top surface.