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Post by guppyguy on Nov 3, 2013 16:20:38 GMT -5
So I never buy my own tank stand. Always have them made or make them myself. Today I built a tough as nails 10 gallon tank stand with second shelf to hold a 2.5 gallon tank. This stand is ment to be functional more than pleasing to eye. Stand is built out of 2x4's and half inch plywood. I have just built it and sanded down the rough edges preparing the stand for paint. I will putting on 2 coats over the next few days as time permits. Pics I post now are how it looks before paint. Cost of the project is as follows : 3 boards of 8 foot 2x4 lumber $7.80 Small plywood pieces I had. Free Screws $1.97 Paint $7.47 Total Project Cost =$17.24 Will post pics after paint soon. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2013 16:28:58 GMT -5
Has a sturdy look to it.
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on Nov 3, 2013 16:39:45 GMT -5
It will definitely hold the 10 gallon tank.
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Post by Darren and/or Sarah on Nov 3, 2013 17:02:37 GMT -5
It'll hold a ten gallon for sure, probably even if you were sitting on it holding the ten gallon on your lap  |
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Post by gabor129 on Nov 3, 2013 18:50:35 GMT -5
Nice stand! I got to make something like that for the 7 gal betta tank I will get in the works shortly!
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Post by guppyguy on Nov 3, 2013 19:04:52 GMT -5
Thanks guys and I did say tough as nails. It will hold my a 10 gallon and 2.5 gallon no problem. It was a fun build. First coat of paint is on now.  |
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Post by Admin on Nov 3, 2013 20:17:59 GMT -5
Nice build. That will hold no problem, probably overbuilt (which is good)
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Post by guppyguy on Nov 7, 2013 17:08:09 GMT -5
Well stand update. It painted now and will be setting up tanks on it on Saturday. I think it turned out pretty good for a cheap strong stand. Its good to be handy. Attachments:
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Post by gabor129 on Nov 7, 2013 18:35:13 GMT -5
Nicely done!
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Post by guppyguy on Nov 7, 2013 19:16:03 GMT -5
Thanks Gabe
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on Nov 7, 2013 21:30:39 GMT -5
I like the colour. Is that flat black
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Post by guppyguy on Nov 7, 2013 21:48:40 GMT -5
Thanks Les. Its actually flat bronze grey. i know it does not show up well in the pic. It is a unique color and I like it too. Will post pic with tanks on it this weekend.
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Post by Stellar on Nov 7, 2013 22:18:32 GMT -5
Thanks Les. Its actually flat bronze grey. i know it does not show up well in the pic. It is a unique color and I like it too. Will post pic with tanks on it this weekend. Is it a "tremclad" colour by chance? anodized bronze?!?! |
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Post by guppyguy on Nov 7, 2013 22:27:10 GMT -5
Yes it is a tremclad color. One of the only ones you can use on wood. On the can it just says Flat. i thought it was black when I bought it. But it ended up being a bronze grey color. lol. I like it though.
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Post by Stellar on Nov 7, 2013 23:25:34 GMT -5
If it's the Anodized bronze, then my civic is the same colour  But I think yours may be the "oil rubbed bronze" it's darker So Yes, I like it too  |
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But I think yours may be the "oil rubbed bronze" it's darker