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Hi All,
Preparing to build a stand for my new IM Nuvo 40, after hours of research I've decided to go with all 3/4 inch plywood. It seems for a tank this size, 2x4's are not necessary. I don't have a planer nor jointer, and I don't want to deal with the 2x4's being not square/straight...
No sump, will just use the inside space for some ATO and 2 part dosing containers.
I will probably add a shelf.
I will add a top piece (24" x 20"), it's just not shown here.
Will also add a bottom piece on the inside.
Will use wood glue, pocket hole, nails to hold everything together.
I didn't find many DIY plan for the plywood stands, so I made one, please critique!
My questions:
1. Not sure if it's necessary to double up the sides?
2. Double up the back as well?
3. Since only some wires and tubes are going from back to inside the stand, I was thinking to just drill a few 1" holes for the pass-through?
4. Are the vertical pieces in the front frame too wide (4")? this only leaves about 13" wide opening.
5. Plan is to paint it white and add some trim to hide the plywood edges, does plywood need primer?
6. Is the top center bracing needed?
Thanks in advance!
Chen
Preparing to build a stand for my new IM Nuvo 40, after hours of research I've decided to go with all 3/4 inch plywood. It seems for a tank this size, 2x4's are not necessary. I don't have a planer nor jointer, and I don't want to deal with the 2x4's being not square/straight...
No sump, will just use the inside space for some ATO and 2 part dosing containers.
I will probably add a shelf.
I will add a top piece (24" x 20"), it's just not shown here.
Will also add a bottom piece on the inside.
Will use wood glue, pocket hole, nails to hold everything together.
I didn't find many DIY plan for the plywood stands, so I made one, please critique!
My questions:
1. Not sure if it's necessary to double up the sides?
2. Double up the back as well?
3. Since only some wires and tubes are going from back to inside the stand, I was thinking to just drill a few 1" holes for the pass-through?
4. Are the vertical pieces in the front frame too wide (4")? this only leaves about 13" wide opening.
5. Plan is to paint it white and add some trim to hide the plywood edges, does plywood need primer?
6. Is the top center bracing needed?
Thanks in advance!
Chen