novafishy Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I've got a 4ft x 14"W metal stand. I want to place a 4ft x 20"W x 15"H (235L) tank on top of it. I have a 4ft x 18"W wooden board that's 15-20mm thick. So the tank will hang 1" over each side of the wooden board. Now, is this safe in the long run? THanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hey Wes I personally wouldn't do it with plywood as it is easily bent, IF you were going to do it and i strongly advise otherwise I would use some decent lengths of harwood going the width of the stand not the length. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita_ozfish Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Now, is this safe in the long run? In my opinion - definitely not not to mention that the timber will be overhanging the stand as well !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 ok thanks for the advice adam and anita! i'll have to find another way. btw, What would be the MAX width of a tank to be safe on the 14"W metal stand? with the 15-20mm wooden board of course. what is the best way around this problem? I would really like to use the 4ft x 20"W tank, but just got no where to put it besides on top of the metal stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I would say the safest width tank to go on the stand is 14" The best way to get around the problem would be to get a wider stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 I was adviced that i can use 4 planks of hardwood placed equidistant from each other from one end of the 4ft metal stand to the other like so: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Just nail and glue a 2" batten to the back rail of your stand and it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyme Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Long term, paint the plywood properly so it doesn't rot and it will be fine. Canterlevering 25mm on something like that will be no problems at all! Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Modifying the stand as you have drawn would be no problems at all, provided your confident the existing stand wont buckle under the new weight. Forget that piece of board you have and get one at the right size! Paint the board and planks and seal them properly with marine grade paint and sealant for timbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Am I reading it wrong or is the tank 6 inches to wide for the stand? I've got a 4ft x 14"W metal stand. I want to place a 4ft x 20"W x 15"H (235L) tank on top of it. I doubt the stand would cope with the extra weight IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Or just build/buy a stand that is the right size for the tank. Might be easier in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Yeah Josh I think you are right. I'd be worried about the top-heavy aspect too, not just whether or not the tank will crack. A setup like that with all that weight over a smaller footprint will be more prone to tipping over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Get some wooden studs and use the metal frame as reinforcement! The force exerted on the cantilever part will cause a moment. If you dont want that you have to use a fixed end. Create L joints on the timber ends when u connect them, it shouldnt be too hard since u have the frame already! With one end,make a bracing first so its easier to hold up when joining perpendicular end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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