LF: Steel stand builder

[stryker]

Planning a new tank and would like to get a steel stand built. Nothing fancy, just strong and open. Not going to skin it cuz its gonna be hidden.

I'm gonna check with Sps coral store today. But is there any other sources I should check? Any local fabricators?

Tx!

 

[xmas_one]

There's a guy on here that just posted up a stand he welded up. In the diy section I think, hit him up.

 

[oredith]

what size is your tank? bigger it is, harder it'll be.

 

[stryker]

270g

I'll check him out. I know there some talented reefers out there!

 

[oredith]

270g

I'll check him out. I know there some talented reefers out there!

with a 270g tank, you're looking at pretty sizable steel members, which have thicker walls, which means the typical 120 mig will have a harder time penetrating the weld, unless you crank up the gas, which may end with splatter.

i know how to weld pretty well, but I personally wouldn't feel comfortable welding up a stand for a tank that size, especially without running it by my structural engineer first.

that's a lot of weight to support.

 

[lhernandez101]

There's a guy on here that just posted up a stand he welded up. In the diy section I think, hit him up.

would that b me lol


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[xmas_one]

FWIW, it's almost impossible to under build a steel stand, you would have to try even on a tank that size. You should have seen some of the designs/loadings we messed with at CSULB out of 1/2" square.

 

[oredith]

FWIW, it's almost impossible to under build a steel stand, you would have to try even on a tank that size. You should have seen some of the designs/loadings we messed with at CSULB out of 1/2" square.

well, there's theoretical stress analysis, and then there's practical application..

my computer desk at home is built out of 1/2" square, but at that size, the weld itself becomes an integral part of the steel shape, and has to be done well.

i would not wanna build a stand for a 270g. if a piece is even slightly off, the weight of the tank will push that weak point to failure..

 

[Zoarder]

well, there's theoretical stress analysis, and then there's practical application..

my computer desk at home is built out of 1/2" square, but at that size, the weld itself becomes an integral part of the steel shape, and has to be done well.

i would not wanna build a stand for a 270g. if a piece is even slightly off, the weight of the tank will push that weak point to failure..

That looks awesome, can't wait to get mine done!

 

[xmas_one]

well, there's theoretical stress analysis, and then there's practical application..

my computer desk at home is built out of 1/2" square, but at that size, the weld itself becomes an integral part of the steel shape, and has to be done well.

i would not wanna build a stand for a 270g. if a piece is even slightly off, the weight of the tank will push that weak point to failure..

Yeah, these were both theory and and practical, we were experimenting with center spans for the AISC steel bridge comp. You should go check out the lab over there some day, it's pretty badass.

 

[tylbaart]

My buddy can do it text me he's building two for me

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