Which support configuration is better for a 20g stand?

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So I am biding a 20g stand abd I am trying to figure out which way will be more stable for a stand. Should I have the vertical 2x4 be on top of the bottom or inside of the frame on the top and bottom?

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Pic #1 is never the way to go on any stand. there is no wood supporting the weight Only the sheer factor of the screws used. And if they're standard drywall screws they dont take much to fail

#2 is the proper way as that allows the wood to support the weight. But you also need to make sure to skin it or cross brace it so it wont twist or move under the weight.
 
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Pic #1 is never the way to go on any stand. there is no wood supporting the weight Only the sheer factor of the screws used. And if they're standard drywall screws they dont take much to fail

#2 is the proper way as that allows the wood to support the weight. But you also need to make sure to skin it or cross brace it so it wont twist or move under the weight.
I'm planning cross braces and metal corner plates for sure. Not chancing it. I'm thinking I wont need cross braces on the top and bottom. Just need them between the vertical braces
 

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I'm planning cross braces and metal corner plates for sure. Not chancing it. I'm thinking I wont need cross braces on the top and bottom. Just need them between the vertical braces

Pic #2, with a plywood skin and plywood top would be laterally stable and plenty strong.

You could build the whole thing out of 3/4" veneered plywood with screws and glue and it would be plenty strong enough. I had a plywood only stand for a 75g and 120g that was just fine.
 
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Pic #2, with a plywood skin and plywood top would be laterally stable and plenty strong.

You could build the whole thing out of 3/4" veneered plywood with screws and glue and it would be plenty strong enough. I had a plywood only stand for a 75g and 120g that was just fine.
I'm going to do cross braces and a removable plywood cover
 

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Was just typing this @dutch27 . You could go with 3/4" plywood and build an ADA type stand or a box type stand similar to mass produced particle board you can buy but with 3/4" plywood. Most don't realize that plywood of sufficient design (7 layers min) is stronger that dimensional lumber and in a box type or partial box is immensely strong.
 
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