Center brace shaving?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by JP909, Jan 27, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. JP909

    JP909 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    202
    Wanted to know if I can get away with shaving the center brace on the stand? I need to take off a total of 1/4 so I would do 1/8" on each side(front and rear). Let me know what you guys think...
     
    JP909, Jan 27, 2011
    JP909, Jan 27, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2010
    Messages:
    2,457
    What size is the tank?
     
    SushiGirl, Jan 27, 2011
    SushiGirl, Jan 27, 2011
    #2
  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    11,284
    Location:
    shenzhen Guangdong PRC
    I take it this is one of those plastic top frame braces ?

    how wide is it at present? never tried it so I am not sure

    but
    if you do shave it and the tank bows as a result you say good bye to any garuantee that may be in place

    I had one break some years back - snapped and the gap grew to about 1cm between the 2 halves which showed me just how much force these are protecting the seams from

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jan 27, 2011
    steve wright, Jan 27, 2011
    #3
  4. JP909

    JP909 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    202
    It's a 55 gallon 4' long, also its the brace on the wood stand that I want to shave off.
     
    JP909, Jan 27, 2011
    JP909, Jan 27, 2011
    #4
  5. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2010
    Messages:
    863
    I don't even have a center brace on mine, so it might work...pics would help alot
     
    Brennan, Jan 27, 2011
    Brennan, Jan 27, 2011
    #5
  6. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2010
    Messages:
    378
    Location:
    Hamilton, ON Canada
    If the brace is made of 2x4 or larger it would not effect it at all.;)
     
    trijam, Jan 27, 2011
    trijam, Jan 27, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Messages:
    2,036
    Location:
    Valdosta, Ga
    You could shave it but I would use a drmel and take only what you need and no more. A 55 does weigh alot so think about that and just try it and see what you get.
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 28, 2011
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 28, 2011
    #7
  8. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2009
    Messages:
    493
    Location:
    South Elgin,IL
    there is a reason they put the brace there, if you take it away you must reinforce the load elsewhere.
     
    Nightstick, Jan 28, 2011
    Nightstick, Jan 28, 2011
    #8
  9. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,557
    Location:
    Detroit, MI
    If its a prebuilt stand from a store you really shouldn't mess with it. They make those stands that way for a reason. Sure its only a little bit of shaving off of it but what if that makes it weak enough to snap. Some of these stands are built pretty sketchy. A pic would help.
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jan 28, 2011
    DBOSHIBBY, Jan 28, 2011
    #9
  10. JP909

    JP909 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    202
    That's true looks like I'll be leaving it alone. Time for a custom tank for my refugium. Thanks to all for the reply.
     
    JP909, Jan 28, 2011
    JP909, Jan 28, 2011
    #10
Page 1 of 2