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220 stand needing center brace??

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by erayk1, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. Dec 9, 2010 #1
    erayk1 Coralville, IA

    erayk1 Well-Known ReefKeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    So I build a 220 stand using the on going thread on RC.  I used 2x8's for the upper frame and the uprights, 2x4's for the bottom frame, and 4x4's for the corner screw mounts.  I was curious is any of you have this design? My main question is if I need a center brace on this thing.  The original designs say no but I am open for other thoughts...
    Thanks for all the help in advance, this is going to be my first big build!
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  2. Dec 9, 2010 #2
    erayk1 Coralville, IA

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    Here is a link to a pic of the stand in it's current state.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/erayk1/5246986026/
     
  3. Dec 9, 2010 #3
    Trevor0015

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    That's a heavy duty Stand..imo you don't need any center brace on that. Those tanks aren't wide enough to worry about that.

    Trevor
     
  4. Dec 9, 2010 #4
    Big D Center Point

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    better to be safe then sorry when you have your tank loaded up..
     
  5. Dec 9, 2010 #5
    FishBrain New London

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    I don't think you need it eather. But It wouldn't hurt to put one on the back side.
     
  6. Dec 9, 2010 #6
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    hahaha! 1+ that's what I told him on the phone this morning! lol
     
  7. Dec 9, 2010 #7
    FishBrain New London

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    What can I say we great reefers think alike[​IMG]
     
  8. Dec 9, 2010 #8
    JohnL

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    My 250 has a 5'x3' foot print...made out of all 2x6 lumber, No center brace in front and two in the rear..I had the extra wood for that so I used it.
     
  9. Dec 10, 2010 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Great looking stand. I think I will copy that design for my next tank stand. Now that I'm getting a table saw, I have an excuse to use it!!
     
  10. Dec 10, 2010 #10
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    Floyd your going to have a hard time crafting a 92 corner bow stand from this design! lol
     

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