Drilling Stand

[rebelson]

I am looking to drill TWO 3/4" inch holes on each side of my 75 gallon stand and was curious if this would impact the stability of the stand. Anybody ever done this before? Thanks in adavance.

 

[masterswimmer]

If the stand is built properly there should be zero impact drilling four 3/4" holes. We drill holes in floor joists for plumbing when building homes all the time, and those don't fall down

Russ

 

[dubs]

that size hole should take no affect on the stand

 

[duke62]

if its a perfect round hole you can make the stand look like swiss cheese as long as the holes are like 2 1/2 inches away from each other with no effect its when you cut square holes that leave a structure unstable

 

[jcdeng]

Trying to mount a light hanging kit? I just went through the same thing which need me to drill 3 holes on each side of the stand wood board, and the holes are pretty close to the edge, the stand turns out okay.

 

[duke62]

your holes should be minimum of 2 inches from the edges of the tank. i would say 2 1/2 from edge to center of hole.if you make them less its ruins the integrity of the wood structure

 

[rebelson]

The holes are for some exterior plumbing and will be far enough away from the top of the stand. Thank you everyone for the reply's.