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This is the method I used when building the stands for my frag systems as well.If you're using 2x4 I would suggest both actually. Have the inside for stability and then another 2x4 to support the top frame. So you'll have 2 vertical 2x4 at each corner.
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 bracesPic #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
I'm going to do cross braces and a removable plywood coverPic #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.