diy metal stand

anyone know where i can have someone custom make one or buy? how much weight can they handle?

 

You probably can make the stand hold just about anything, with the right design, the question is can your floor handle the weight.

 

im also in the process of welding a metal stand to hold the new arrival. if you find a steel stock yard near you they can help.

 

Just remember, it is important to spread weight over floor. Don't just let stand on four legs unless they have a wide base.

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I cant wait to get back home to Canada as im getting a new TIG welder for job
PS its for welding Aluminium

 

I just had a brainstorm while reading the post! Why not use a Gorilla Rack? It's a heavy duty, up to industrial strength, configurable shelving unit which can also be configured into a shop type work bench. Commonly sold at Home Depot or Lowes home improvement stores. If the "legs" are to tall for what you like or need then you could just cut them down. If you don't like the look of the rack, you can just skin it with 1/8 inch oak sheeting.

 

the heavy duty racks work until they rust just like any other metal with saltwater.

when your done welding the DIY stand have it powder coated

 

what if it's 316 Guru lol!!!!

 

This is the stand under my 210g tank. It is welded 1.02 X 1/8 inch square tubing.

Here it is on its first water test.

You can see the build thread here but I am not finished.
Dngspots Tank and Stand Build. - Wichita Aquarium Club Forums

 

Sweet!! We love pics, keep them coming;D