Yet another DIY Tank Stand

[hummer]

very nice its not just a stand i would say sell it for $100.00 also take it to your lfs see if thay will let you sell it there....remember wood is cheep (kinda)
not your labor!!! ihave seen my stand for my 55gal sell for $120.00 to $220.00 just depends on where you go and the mark up..

[Randy-L]

Hi hummer,
The tank stand as it is now cost me $95 in material, wood, hardware and light kit.

[Randy-L]

Hi,
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[Sweetpea]

I LOVE IT! :-)

Imo, you should set up an internet store and sell your creations! I think they would be a big hit!

[mutts]

really nice! if you make one for a larger tank you could try making it so it can sit on the ground and the tank be at the right level... does that make sence?

[Randy-L]

I LOVE IT! :-)

Imo, you should set up an internet store and sell your creations! I think they would be a big hit!

I have been thinking of tring to sell these but am not sure I can get enough for them. So here is a question: What would you be willing to pay for a stand like this? Consider that these are made from solid wood of your choice ( this one is Walnut) with the light installed.

[Randy-L]

really nice! if you make one for a larger tank you could try making it so it can sit on the ground and the tank be at the right level... does that make sence?

Hi,
Thanks.
I am in progress of designing and building a simular stand for a 10 gallon tank. The problem with floor srtanding stands is that they are too large and heavy to ship ( for cost reasons).

[Iconz]

Randy, it looks great! The only sugguestion I might have (if you have a table saw, especially) is to take your corners of your sides, and front pieces, and angle the ends so that you don't see the "end" of the wood and all you see is the joint of the two pieces. I'll try to find you a pic. Its just a small, cosmetic thing, but I wish I would have had the tools to do it with, on my big stand.

[Iconz]

Here's ya a drawing of what I'm talkin bout...

[Randy-L]

Hi Iconz,
I have thought of doing that but it can't be done with a table saw or joinner on the stand itself. THe only exposed joint on the stand is at the top where the front is attached and you can't get at it to make the cut. I am give it a try on the light hood though.

Thanks for the comments.
Randy