You need a sheet of plywood, or other sheet wood, across the back and each side, to prevent racking of that stand. Without that a push on one side or the front of the tank could result in sudden collapse of the stand. Those sheets don't have to be the full height of the stand, anything more than a foot or so will work.
DIY stand for 15g with 2x2
Well i have a bunch of 3' 2x2s around. I'm planning on building a stand for my tank. Ihave a basic idea of what i want and i would like to hear any suggestions.
It will be the attached image with a 1/2" particle board screwed to the top of the stand. all be held together with 2 1/2" construction screws, would this be safe? i will also put a 1/4" back on the stand.
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It will be the attached image with a 1/2" particle board screwed to the top of the stand. all be held together with 2 1/2" construction screws, would this be safe? i will also put a 1/4" back on the stand.
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here's the current situation of the stand....
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its a slight bit wobbly front and back.. holds my weight rocking no problem ~150 lbs
haven't attached the 2 boards cut out for the bottom shelf and the top slab yet. but ... i might apply hoppy's idea and surround the bottom with about 4" of wood making a bit of a skirt for the stand. Would that hold the weight?
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its a slight bit wobbly front and back.. holds my weight rocking no problem ~150 lbs
haven't attached the 2 boards cut out for the bottom shelf and the top slab yet. but ... i might apply hoppy's idea and surround the bottom with about 4" of wood making a bit of a skirt for the stand. Would that hold the weight?
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