Multi Tank Stand
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Multi Tank Stand
I am looking at building a stand to hold 3 tanks, would like to do 3 levels and to hold 48" tank on each level... Anyone have any good plans for doing something like this? I mean we are talkinga bout prob 1500lbs or more for this to hold... I have searched online and found very little on multi-level stands... Any help would be apprecaited.
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I would be open to suggestions... wood, metal, etc...
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Are you wanting this to be a piece of furniture or are looks important ?
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I would think that 2X4's would be ok. A lot of people use them for 180's and as long as they are used on end it should hold the weight. I saw a web page where the person had a frame built using 2 inch angle iron welded together and then built a facia that could be removed. I'll see if I can find it again.
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I would use cedar 4x4 for the main supports and then take a cedar 4x4 and rip it in half for the cross supports. That will give you penty of room to notch out the 4x4 for the cross braces to sit in. I would also bolt my cross braces in. Then all you will have to do is put a clear coat on it and it will look good. Pine 2x4 are not very attractive looking. They have cedar 4x4 at home depot.
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