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Finding/DIYing a 40B stand that works for me
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Well shamrock I for the next would definitely go for the diy 2x4 option.. I have also seen many posts of people using shelving to hold up two 40gB. I own a couple of these shelves that are rated for 1500-2000lbs... And I know I would not trust an aquarium on them!
I think those floor levelers would probably work out fine. As an added safety if you plan on only using them in the front, simply use two levelers on each leg. That will double your strength and safety factor. If you are using 2x4 you will probably have more than one vertical board at each leg, so you'll have plenty of room for the additional foot.
As far as only supporting the front and rear parts of the frame, it may work but I would prefer to have the entire frame supported. It would bother me too much worrying about it.
Why would you choose not to fully support the frame anyhow??
Bump: Here is a picture of the stand I build two weeks ago.... Oddly enough it looks very similar to the thread you linked. I didn't use any plans for it, just designed it to fit my application. It will be clad in solid maple, the trim and cabinet doors are finished I just need to stain and seal everything. I will start a tank thread soon.
I think those floor levelers would probably work out fine. As an added safety if you plan on only using them in the front, simply use two levelers on each leg. That will double your strength and safety factor. If you are using 2x4 you will probably have more than one vertical board at each leg, so you'll have plenty of room for the additional foot.
As far as only supporting the front and rear parts of the frame, it may work but I would prefer to have the entire frame supported. It would bother me too much worrying about it.
Why would you choose not to fully support the frame anyhow??
Bump: Here is a picture of the stand I build two weeks ago.... Oddly enough it looks very similar to the thread you linked. I didn't use any plans for it, just designed it to fit my application. It will be clad in solid maple, the trim and cabinet doors are finished I just need to stain and seal everything. I will start a tank thread soon.
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Very nice work. With my luck I'd get in a hurry one day and trip over the shims! (Limited resources to cut to size without purchasing power tools) Wouldn't want that, especially if I have a stand with multiple tanks stacked vertically.
Here is the 40B stand I have now built two identical
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Shims ought to cover that slope , I put shims every 6" the whole way around stand, level or not, to keep it off the floor directly.
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Being as you are in St. Louis area I could probably build you a steel stand that would be nearly indestructible, would support the weigh easily, and have adjustable legs. Down side would be the cost of the steel, the bulkyness of the assembly for transport and the fact that steel is ugly 
This is one I made almost entirely out of 2x4's (plywood sheeting was the only other wood used). All the trim was made out of the 2x4's and everything was glued (no screws).
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This is one I made almost entirely out of 2x4's (plywood sheeting was the only other wood used). All the trim was made out of the 2x4's and everything was glued (no screws).
Home Depot sucks, lowes is where its at
Thanks for the offer, but that'd be asking a lot of effort on your part. The cost of the steel would likely raise the price above what I want to spend too. I'm not ready to build anything yet. Just trying to map out a plan. Nice looking stand by the way.
Being as you are in St. Louis area I could probably build you a steel stand that would be nearly indestructible, would support the weigh easily, and have adjustable legs. Down side would be the cost of the steel, the bulkyness of the assembly for transport and the fact that steel is ugly
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