Nhan’s 140g
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This time, I will use the Aluminum extrusion for stand. I picked up and oversized stand and planning to cut it down to match with the tank. At the moment the stand is 54”x28.5x36”high.
I marked it with some painter tape and will need to cut some of them to make it to the right size to fit the tank. Any suggestions to cut extrusion?
I marked it with some painter tape and will need to cut some of them to make it to the right size to fit the tank. Any suggestions to cut extrusion?
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I will try that. Still need a couple 1.5”x3” (32”long) for center support the stand because the tank is heavy.
Welcome back! That didn't take long 
Looks like the extrusions currently use anchor fasteners. Depending on where you cut, you might need to mill in new holes for the anchor connectors or use something else like corner brackets. Like Eric said, most blades will cut aluminum but speciality ones will cut cleaner. More importantly make sure the saw cuts straight.
Looks like the extrusions currently use anchor fasteners. Depending on where you cut, you might need to mill in new holes for the anchor connectors or use something else like corner brackets. Like Eric said, most blades will cut aluminum but speciality ones will cut cleaner. More importantly make sure the saw cuts straight.
Yes, anchor fasteners. I will try to drill the holes to reuse the anchor fasteners.Welcome back! That didn't take long
Looks like the extrusions currently use anchor fasteners. Depending on where you cut, you might need to mill in new holes for the anchor connectors or use something else like corner brackets. Like Eric said, most blades will cut aluminum but speciality ones will cut cleaner. More importantly make sure the saw cuts straight.
SupraSaltyReefer
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Welcome back! Nice to see you got the tank back safely. That stand is already very nice. Have you thought about just placing the tank center and leave 3” on the sides and 4” extra space in the rear? Also make sure the overflow plumbing clears the bars underneath.
Looking forward to your new build!
Looking forward to your new build!
@SupraSaltyReefer I did but I am not sure it will support twice the weight vs the original setup. If I do that only one side will sit on the main front horizontal/ vertical bars and all other will sit on support cross bars.
SupraSaltyReefer
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Ahhh good point. Contact a machine shop in SJ that works with extruded aluminum. They’ll be able to cut your bars and drill the holes you need easily.
