180 Stand Question...

[eagle9252]

put some small scrap under it to brace it in the middle. i would put it in 2 places or say 1/3's and on the sides so it will be level.

 

[grouper therapy]

Place the sister on the bottom side of the stand and yes all verticals need to extend the floor. They are what is handling the weight.

 

[grouper therapy]

You don't have to fill in the whole bottom just the portion that the sump covers. All the verticals need to be extended to the floor.

 

[texhorns98]

Gotcha, Grouper. What's the best way to extend the verticals, you think? I assume you mean just the left, right and middle?

 

[grouper therapy]

cut small pcs and glue and screw

 

[texhorns98]

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Almost done! Anyone see a problem with the pieces over the bottom extension?

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I plan on doing the same thing on the other side. The middle, rear brace has a piece that goes to the floor already.

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Still don't know what to do if anything about this middle brace!

 

[grouper therapy]

It needs to be replaced for sure.

 

[texhorns98]

Grouper, I assume you mean the center brace? How does everything else look?

 

[grouper therapy]

:up:i'm sorry yes the center brace, It all looks very good,:up:

 

[texhorns98]

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I decided to reinforce the two rear panels. Probably overkill, but it never hurts!

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I also replaced the vertical strip of the inside corner. The originals didn't go all the way to the floor of the stand, which I couldn't understand.

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Lastly, I decided to use a wider center brace. Why not?

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I further reinforced the center brace, just to be safe.

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MOST important. I get this all over the place!

 

[grouper therapy]

Good job!:thumbs: Now let's see the finishing skills

 

[texhorns98]

grouper therapy;779737 wrote: Good job!:thumbs: Now let's see the finishing skills

That's going to be a problem. I can't find the trim they used on this tank. At least not a HD. It's 3.5" and most resembles chair rail backing. If I have to redo all the trim, you'll all have a good laugh!

 

[texhorns98]

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Cut a little foam, and "The Beast" is on the stand! I had a heck of a time finding a level spot in my garage. Even now, I swear I can feel the tiniest bit if "rocking", but I am hyper-sensitive to it now.

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I haven't dealt with a traditional overflow in quite sometime, so I forgot I had to come down through the bottom!

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Wow, there is just BARELY enough room for the bulkhead!

Edit: Time to fill 'er up!