I got side tracked today... diy 20 gallon stand & canopy

[bueller]

Hey everyone,

I got a little side tracked today and instead of finishing my 125 gal. canopy I wound up building a stand & canopy for a 20 gallon tank which I am going to give to a close family friend as a christmas present. I just have to finish the door. It's going to be stained a whitewash color. I think he's going to like it.

Bueller

Here's a few pictures:

 

[DEEPWATER]

Nice work ,can you come by and build some stuff for me too

Look great ,cant wait to see it finished

Ronen

 

[reefman]

nice woodwork.

 

[bueller]

Thanks,

Will post more pictures of the process.

Bueller

 

[herman]

You Iz A Tallented Dude Man!!!! :d

 

[ming]

Impressive work!

 

[aaron23]

sweet! he will enjoy that i know i would

 

[bad coffee]

Nice work.

However, in the first pic the cross braces are screwed into the sides of the legs/uprights. They should sit on top so the weight is distributed to the uprights rather than the screws holding it together.

But since you put a top on the stand I wouldn't worry about it for a 20 gallon.

B

 

[DonCisco]

lol I get sidetracked and end up watching TV. Bueller... my hat's off to you sir!!!
Maybe you can also post a plan in the DIY forum?

 

[masterswimmer]

Nice work Bueller. The recipient of that setup will love it.

However, in the first pic the cross braces are screwed into the sides of the legs/uprights. They should sit on top so the weight is distributed to the uprights rather than the screws holding it together.

But since you put a top on the stand I wouldn't worry about it for a 20 gallon.

B

Normally I'd agree B. But all the weight will still be picked up on the vertical members. There'd be no way for the tank to fall between the legs sheering the screws. Definitely not the ideal way to do it, but it'll work just fine. And like you said, it's capped and that will distribute weight too. That stand is beefed up to easily hold a 90 gallon, no problem.

swimmer

 

[Tonyscoots84]

nice work man.. so when u hosting a diy at my house... :lol2:

 

[steveo32]

Looks very nicce. I'm sure the people recieving will love it.

 

[junglebase]

I wish i was a relative too!!!!

 

[scarf_ace1981]

great job. i really like the small details that you added.

 

[bueller]

However, in the first pic the cross braces are screwed into the sides of the legs/uprights. They should sit on top so the weight is distributed to the uprights rather than the screws holding it together.

I was going to lap joint it together, but it's only for a 20 gallon and I used my kreg tool for joining.. the joints are as strong as a lap joint with the kreg. If I was going to do a 55 or bigger...yea, I'd lap joint them.

Going to get the stain tomorrow, will post when done

THANKS bueller

 

[masterswimmer]

Bueller, how about a pic with the hood open? I'd like to see how that operates.

swimmer

 

[bueller]

Will Do, will post tonight.

bueller

 

[lola]

beautiful

very nice work

 

[bueller]

Hey everyone,

well, I got the door done and finished staining it. just waiting on the tank. I ordered it today, a 25 gallon 24x12x20 high from Chris at reef fantasy, I think it's going to look awesome, should have it in a week. I kinda wanting to keep this set-up for myself...LOL

here's a few picture's I took tonight:

 

[masterswimmer]

Very nice setup. You do nice work. Thanks for the pix.

swimmer