Steel Stand Recommendations

[NoOneLikesADryTang]

Does anyone in our group make steel stands?

Or, have you used some one that you’ve loved?

 

[sisterlimonpot]

There's a guy in the hobby that is down the road from me that has the tools and capability to make them, even get them powder coated. I talked to him years ago about making one for @kjonulak, but he ended up using extruded aluminum.

I can't attest to his work, but I can reach out to him to see if he's interested, what are the dimensions of the stand?

Depending on size, I'd probably lean towards extruded aluminum as well...

 

[NoOneLikesADryTang]

Thanks for the reply Jimmy. The tank is 72”x30”.

Why would you lean towards extruded aluminum?

 

[kjonulak]

Depending on what the local guy charges, a steel stand or an extruded aluminum will run about the same price. I had an extruded stand for a 24"x24" that I was able to extend to fit a 36"x24" tank. It was cost affective to do. Doesn't Titan have that non metal stand parts? Not sure the price on something like that.

 

[evolved]

My stand is extruded Al as well; something I designed/assembled how I wanted it.
At that time, it wasn't the cheapest option, but it's essentially permanent too. Anodized Al isn't susceptible to saltwater like steel can be.

 

[NoOneLikesADryTang]

Thanks for the info guys. I may be picking your brains at the meeting tomorrow.