3Ft Tank Stand Build

[IainMac85]

saw that Dan-CR4 had started a build thread for his tank stand n thought id share the one that ive built with the forum, the dimensions of my stand are 36" wide by 30" tall and 18" deep. the top and bottom are made with 3x2" pine and the legs are 2x4" pine, i know that structurally it is way over built but i wanted it to be sturdy and made to last!! im pretty pleased with how its turned out especially since im an electrician and havent done any wood working since school lol!! anyway heres the pictures


this is the construction for both the top and bottom

the internal frame

the top on and shelf on one side (shelved on one side so i can put external filter in cabinet) shelves made from 9mm marine ply

the back now on and made from the same 9mm marine ply

 

[IainMac85]

the cladding round the top and on the sides is 75mm pine strips same as the facing u might use round a door frame (had loads of it in the garage so thought id use that, quite pleased with the effect)



picture of the stand from the rear


finishing the front of the stand, used 95mm pine (more commonly used as skirting boards) on top and bottom



same picture as above from different view

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Nice work fella!

..........What we really would love to see is the wiring later on. That will be even more of a master piece I am sure.

 

[IainMac85]

The finished article

 

[Westwood]

Nice work! Looks very sturdy! Have/Are you going to stain or apply a finish to the stand?

Westwood

 

[IainMac85]

Nice work fella!

..........What we really would love to see is the wiring later on. That will be even more of a master piece I am sure.

haha i dont think i'll be doing anything too elaborate with regards to wiring (not just yet anyways)

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Usually, if I saw a 'Sparky' with a saw I would run a mile, but you Sir have a hidden talent! Your school woodwork teacher would be proud!

 

[IainMac85]

Usually, if I saw a 'Sparky' with a saw I would run a mile, but you Sir have a hidden talent! Your school woodwork teacher would be proud!

Nice work! Looks very sturdy! Have/Are you going to stain or apply a finish to the stand?

Westwood

thanks for the kind comments yes i was going to give it a liberal waxing, i dont want a shiny finish so decided against varnish and the stand shouldnt be getting too wet anyway as im pretty careful when doing my water changes

forgot to add that i may add doors to it at a later date but as im gona be running an internal filter for the time being im happy with it being open at the front

 

[Dan-CR4]

looks really nice mate , glad I inspired you to put your build up. Its good to put the builds up as it gives people like me ideas on building them and different designs, as I said in my thread, woodwork is not my favourite past time, but having something unique is the way to go, well it was for me.

 

[IainMac85]

looks really nice mate , glad I inspired you to put your build up. Its good to put the builds up as it gives people like me ideas on building them and different designs, as I said in my thread, woodwork is not my favourite past time, but having something unique is the way to go, well it was for me.

yeah thats what i was thinking, i saw that u were beginning your build thread n thought that mine may or may not give u some ideas, i really enjoyed building mine and once i started the project i got right into it..
aye as you say mate having something unique is the way to go and at least you can admire your handy work and say to people i made that lol

 

[garyspence84]

Ya mad geek haha Looks good mate, cant wait to see it in action.

 

[IainMac85]

Ya mad geek haha Looks good mate, cant wait to see it in action.

lol your just jealous ma man as soon as its finished you'll be the first to know, it'll be cuppa's all round and we'll sit n stare at the tank for a few hrs like your gaff!!

 

[garyspence84]

Ya mad geek haha Looks good mate, cant wait to see it in action.

lol your just jealous ma man as soon as its finished you'll be the first to know, it'll be cuppa's all round and we'll sit n stare at the tank for a few hrs like your gaff!!

Sounds good brother, al hold you to that

 

[magical trevor]

Hmmmm That garage floor looks familar!!

And those tools hahaha aye bro looking gd. Got ma fingers crossed mine will turn out as gd as ures if not better!

Ill need to get my finger out and get ma stand completed! Just soooo lazy .
Infact come to think of it why let your talents go to waste you could just do the brotherly thing and build my 1.

 

[scotty]

nicely built

scott