Stand Builders

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Is there anyone here that is a stand builder and does it for $ or trades ? And can someone give guidelines for what a DIY stand would cost? For example: A basic stand (2x4s; no paint; no doors) for a 20G long is ____; for a 55G the price is _____; for a 75G ______ and etc.
 
Depends on what material you want to use. Standard cheap 2x4(overkill if u ask me for a 20l) can be bought for like $2 for an 8ft piece. Also need to factor in height. Standard stand height usually 30" if I'm not mistaken.

So if you have a 20 Long with a 30" tall stand you'll need about 24 ft total of wood. 3 8ft 2x4 So roughly $6 in wood

55 with same height = 4 2x4 $8 in wood

75 w/ same height = 5 $10

Mind you this will change if u use higher quality wood. Or decide to get fancy...lol.

Also not included screws glue(I glue all butts don't ask y don't have a good answer) And sweet

All just rough estimate. Didn't exactly do the math...just off top of the head
 
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That's also without plywood. If you want it wrapped with the cheap plywood I believe it's $25 a 8x4 sheet and around $50 for the good stuff

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Contact [MENTION=2397]r33fswagg3r[/MENTION] he can give you an insight on aluminum stands. Stand I had on a 20fussion was amazing from 8020.net as per his reference. Plus there is so many options on thickness and attachments.
 
Sorry i just saw this! Ive been busy with school, havent been building much while in school though, current projects are a nano skimmer and a wine rack though ahah
 
trackfast said:
Is there anyone here that is a stand builder and does it for $ or trades ? And can someone give guidelines for what a DIY stand would cost? For example: A basic stand (2x4s; no paint; no doors) for a 20G long is ____; for a 55G the price is _____; for a 75G ______ and etc.
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I just built one for my nephew (20g Long) out of some scrap wood from my 120g build. The 120 is not finished yet as I need to decide on trim and how the canopy will look (needs to match) but here is a pic of the work in progress.

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This one is an example of a finished look
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The cost really depends on the size (and how many the builder can fit on one 2x4' plywood sheet. Also pine is a lot cheaper than oak. Nails and glue are usually minimal. I would guess the 20g long cost me $40 in wood (including the trim pieces) and 2 hours of time.

HTH!
 
Thanks for the posts but this thread is from a year ago. A fellow member built a great stand for me; which was sold with the tank some time ago. lol
 
trackfast said:
Is there anyone here that is a stand builder and does it for $ or trades ? And can someone give guidelines for what a DIY stand would cost? For example: A basic stand (2x4s; no paint; no doors) for a 20G long is ____; for a 55G the price is _____; for a 75G ______ and etc.
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trackfast,
Matt at shotank in mundelein Phone:(847) 949-8265 is very good with woodworking and stain. He built my stand and matched the oak in my house. I see you don't want paint, he may be able to do that too. He builds the stands right in his reef store.
 
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trackfast,
Matt at shotank in mundelein Phone:(847) 949-8265 is very good with woodworking and stain. He built my stand and matched the oak in my house. I see you don't want paint, he may be able to do that too. He builds the stands right in his reef store.
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