Building a tank stand

[Chris72]

Originally Posted by Lankyrob

How about making a rock solid ugly metal stand that will take the weight and then making a decorative wooden cover so that it cant be seen? Best of both worlds?

Kinda what I was thinking.....

I had one a long time ago which I used nearly 100% aluminum angle bars to make. (if you used 2 x 2 x 1/4 it would be more than enough)

I welded it but unless you know...that you know how to weld aluminum don't. Use nuts and bolts then you can put 1-side good 1/4 plywood around it and it will look like a million bucks, be super light and strong.

Self tapping screws into the alum work nicely once you have done the pilot holes. Pick a nice bronze finish for those outside screws, counter sink the heads, and the screws used to fasten the wood to the frame will actually look very nice.

Just plan on using something different for the feet as angle bar sticking out the bottom of a nice looking cabinet takes always from the look. (Not too good for the floor either)