Show Us Your T-Slot Aluminum Stands !

[Witchking330]

I wonder if those up there on outside and these inside would be strong enough???

 

[Witchking330]

Hell with it I'm just gusseting everything..... gussets everywhere!!!

 

[Witchking330]

Hell with it I'm just gusseting everything..... gussets everywhere!!!

Scratch that I had some time at work today to compare prices....it's cheaper to have them milled and use anchors than using gusset style.

 

[BZOFIQ]

BTW, Framing Tech has 15% off promo going on for those interested.

 

[Asonitez]

Hiya

Here are 2 build that I did using T-Slot Aluminum from Framingtech.com. Hope it helps!

Delivery of the 350 Gallon Stand


Building the 35- Gallon Stand


Building the Frag Tank/60 Gallon stand

 

[BZOFIQ]

^^^ and here is the guys who inspired me to go with Framing Tech - Zero Regrets so far and I'm not even done yet.

 

[lbacha]

My tslot stand

 

[Witchking330]

My tslot stand

Finished ply??? That looks good with Al tslot

 

[lbacha]

Finished ply??? That looks good with Al tslot

It’s actually edge joined pine panels from Home Depot. Lots of sanding and many coats of polyurethane so far it’s held up well. This is my third stand using edge joined soft wood panels.

 

[Witchking330]

It’s actually edge joined pine panels from Home Depot. Lots of sanding and many coats of polyurethane so far it’s held up well. This is my third stand using edge joined soft wood panels.

Like just glued or rounded n groove??

 

[lbacha]

Like just glued or rounded n groove??

They are just glued I believe as I have never seen a biscuit joint or dowel in them. You can make your own panels but you really need a joiner to get true edges.

Len

 

[Qbmafia444]

Here is mine. 48x20x33 aluminum frame from Framingtech. DIY wood panels stains and glazed with General Finishes grey gel stain and pitch black glaze as well as sealed with their High performance top coat. Inside sealed with killz sealer and primer Then semi gloss white paint.
top board was treated on the edges with the same process as the panels. And I have a aqua gadget self leveling mat on top. Stand will hold a 100 gallon starphire internal overflow euro braced aquarium from SC Aquariums.

 

[Devaji]

Here is mine. 48x20x33 aluminum frame from Framingtech. DIY wood panels stains and glazed with General Finishes grey gel stain and pitch black glaze as well as sealed with their High performance top coat. Inside sealed with killz sealer and primer Then semi gloss white paint.
top board was treated on the edges with the same process as the panels. And I have a aqua gadget self leveling mat on top. Stand will hold a 100 gallon starphire internal overflow euro braced aquarium from SC Aquariums.

very nice! did you do 3" across the top and 1.5 for the supports?
any idea on total price?

when i have my SCA 90 36x24x24 i wanted to do a T slot but ended up with a classic 2x4
thanks for posting!

 

[lakai]

Here is mine. 48x20x33 aluminum frame from Framingtech. DIY wood panels stains and glazed with General Finishes grey gel stain and pitch black glaze as well as sealed with their High performance top coat. Inside sealed with killz sealer and primer Then semi gloss white paint.
top board was treated on the edges with the same process as the panels. And I have a aqua gadget self leveling mat on top. Stand will hold a 100 gallon starphire internal overflow euro braced aquarium from SC Aquariums.

general finishes is good stuff. Mine is pained in General Finishes Enduro White poly.

 

[Qbmafia444]

very nice! did you do 3" across the top and 1.5 for the supports?
any idea on total price?

when i have my SCA 90 36x24x24 i wanted to do a T slot but ended up with a classic 2x4
thanks for posting!

Yes it is 3inch on top and 1.5 supports. It’s a package that framingtech.com offers under there aquarium stand section of options for their product. Total for this was about $800 I believe or a little under I don’t remember. I originally built a standard 2x4 stand as well but ultimately did not like it aNd I don’t trust my leveling skills with shims i alread has a busted tank do to that so I decided to go the better route. This aluminum stand comes with leveling feet that lock in place so I do not have to worry about it slipping out place eventually.

 

[David Cher]

any pic how to mount the controller in these stands?

 

[Mirkus]

any pic how to mount the controller in these stands?

I made a separate compartment like a Red Sea or waterbox.

 

[David Cher]

I made a separate compartment like a Red Sea or waterbox.

Is it possible to provide drawing and the details of the parts used ????

 

[Mirkus]

Here’s the basic design of the stand that I purchased from framingtech. The wood platform/paneling was done by me and attached using connectors or brackets from framingtech.

 

[Big E]

Here’s the basic design of the stand that I purchased from framingtech. The wood platform/paneling was done by me and attached using connectors or brackets from framingtech.

What are the dimensions of your tank?