woodworker help needed

[iliriano]

diy 90g stand

hey guy, like MRSW.TV said in this hobby there are always change. im in the process of a new stand build do to the fact of a sump/skimmer upgrade.

plans are:
90g
48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 32

the 48.5 spans will be out of solid red oak 1 x 4. and a .25 x 2'' metal brace running the length of the span.(just in case) no center brace.

each conner will have a 1.25x1.25x32 solid red oak(cube).

top will have 3/4 oak ply 48.5x18.5

top will have a 1x4x17 brace

sides 3/4 oak ply 32x18.5

back same a the front but with the center brace 1x4 solid red oak.

botton will have a 3/4 oak ply as well...
this is were a got the idea from..
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diystandscabinets/ss/DIYoakcabinet_2.htm
http://0.tqn.com/d/saltaquarium/1/0/q/Q/1/DIY_OakCabinet_Graphic_500.JPG

:spin::spin::spin:

is there any carpenter that may have a kreg or will do some pocket for a fellow reefer or a box of beers:cheers:

 

[Alex]

Shoot me a PM with your number, so we can talk.

 

[iliriano]

7165628227

 

[tosiek]

You don't need to go crazy mixing solid with ply and metal. And your front and back brace can be 2x 3/4 ply glued and screwed together, preferably 3, which will save you the headache of mixing solid, metal and ply. The corner cubes aren't really needed if you build it properly with plywood, still give you enough space for your equipment, and be more visually appealing.

Also, Kreg screws won't give you the fastening support you need for this stand. Kreg should only be used for non stressed elements. The 90g is about 1200-1400 lbs full, that's a lot of weight to throw on your side panels or the center brace Kregged together to your sides if that's what you were planning. Everything should be fastened/screwed through material into the next material.

also, what is your front looking like? Any ply added to the front? you adding doors? how are you dealing with screws being visible, I take it everything is going to be kregged?

How are you supporting the tank with horizontal sway? Is it just two sides covered with ply and your relying only on the 4" piece of wood to stabilize the tank side to side? The stand won't have enough support to hold the 90 if thats the plan.

Again, a 90g is about 1200-1400 lbs =)

 

[iliriano]

Pm you toseik

 

[iliriano]

pics

here are some pics of the finish stand..

1 and 2 pics is upside down

 

[iliriano]

more pics

more pis

 

[Potacka]

I would not leave the back like that.

 

[iliriano]

I would not leave the back like that.

like how...

 

[Potacka]

You need something across the back at the top, otherwise the sides will want to move out (away from each other). Also I would use a good quality glue like TItebond III at all the joints. Glue and screw the joints.

 

[NewfiDog]

He does.

 

[SanmanReefer]

hey guy, like MRSW.TV said in this hobby there are always change. im in the process of a new stand build do to the fact of a sump/skimmer upgrade.

plans are:
90g
48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 32

the 48.5 spans will be out of solid red oak 1 x 4. and a .25 x 2'' metal brace running the length of the span.(just in case) no center brace.

each conner will have a 1.25x1.25x32 solid red oak(cube).

top will have 3/4 oak ply 48.5x18.5

top will have a 1x4x17 brace

sides 3/4 oak ply 32x18.5

back same a the front but with the center brace 1x4 solid red oak.

botton will have a 3/4 oak ply as well...
this is were a got the idea from..
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diystandscabinets/ss/DIYoakcabinet_2.htm
http://0.tqn.com/d/saltaquarium/1/0/q/Q/1/DIY_OakCabinet_Graphic_500.JPG

:spin::spin::spin:

is there any carpenter that may have a kreg or will do some pocket for a fellow reefer or a box of beers:cheers:

Talk to Alex, I've seen his work and it is amazing!! He knows what he's doing!

 

[Potacka]

I saw the last few pics and was concerned

 

[thirty6]

Nice looking stand

 

[iliriano]

I make the mistake of uploading the fisrt pic I toke first so first is last and last is first.