DIY stand for 180 question

[Travis]

Sounds like a lot of over engineering. Acrylic tanks that are not supported at the bottom will bow. I piece of pressure treated ply wood is fine. But if your set on doing it how u want and your welding guy don't mind spending hours at the shop go for it I'm sure it will look awesome. Show some pics!!!

 

[acolaojr]

It was def over engineered haha. There is a picture in my previous post. Can somebody explain why a sheet of plywood is needed? If I support just the perimeter of the tank with the two cross braces would that be sufficient?

 

[tttony]

Go ask the tank manufacture

 

[albano]

Go ask the tank manufacture

+1...they might also suggest a 'foam' board in between tank and base board...

 

[Avenged87]

You should use aluminum for the stand instead..just got done helping my brother build a stand out of aluminum for a 180 ad well.

 

[acolaojr]

Asked manufacturer they haven't gotten back to me. Last time I asked they said use a sheet of plywood. Does anyone know why? I'm just not seeing the reason behind it, if I support all the seems with the frame and have cross bracing why do I need to fully support the bottom does the acrylic eventually sag?

 

[tttony]

Are you not getting what they're saying? Listen to the manufacture !

If your welder is good he would inlay Steel flush with the bottom of the top
Are you going to put doors on the stand