I would add a section of 2x4 across the top joining the rear and the front sections as you have done to the bottom, this will make sure it is a stable. but yes, you could put a lot of weight on that thing. People under estimate the straight of wood. As long as you are compressing it through its length, a single 2x4 is quite strong. Just use common sense. It's a relatively narrow cabinet so don't go crazy high with the tank.
Will my stand hold?
Ok, it's pretty safe to say that I'm not a carpenter by any means. I originally built this stand at my apartment with some hand tools, and it held my 20 gal high for over 1/2 a year. Now I finally painted it and want to add a granite piece to the top (my parents just installed granite counter tops and gave me the sink cutout). Do you think this stand can hold the additional weight of the granite? I built it so that the 2x4's sit on top of a frame of 2x6's (I have a photo to clarify.) I used a ton of screws, but no glue. So what are your opinions?
Thanks,
Scouter
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Here's the pic showing the base ( sorry its sideways-rotate to the left)
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Here's a pic showing the top cross beam connection.
Thanks,
Scouter
Here's the pic showing the base ( sorry its sideways-rotate to the left)
Here's a pic showing the top cross beam connection.
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