If I were to build a stand

[Plecosterone]

2x4's are actually 1-1/2" x 3-1/2".

 

[IceH2O]

2x4's are actually 1-1/2" x 3-1/2".

Thats right, had a brain fart there.

 

[Rbishop]

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125539

 

[AnDr3w]

A brain fart. lol. I used "2x4's" for my stand then I used something called Sandeply for the outside of it.

 

[redswi]

1 and 3/4 by 3 and 3/4

But you'll be mostly dealing with length anyway so don't sweat it.

Where are you buying your lumber?????
a 2x4 is actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2(american lumber standards)



Lady G....PM me an idea of what your looking for (width,hieght,depth,storage needs,furniture tastes,ect.) and I'll draw somthing up with price and ease of construction in mind

 

[Lady G]

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125539

Do you think that would be easier/cheaper for me to make? I really have no clue how to "draw" out what I am talking about on here. But I was thinking a frame on top and bottom with 2x4's, then the four legs with at least one in the middle (back) and a "support" board in the middle of top and bottom frame (does that make sence?) Then maybe plywood or something on the back and sides and one on the bottom frame for a "shelf".

 

[red devil]

Is it going to be a piece of furniture? or is it going to be mostly functional? You can find some nice pine plywood and stain it...with a couple of coats and then a good poly it will also look nice, at half the price of oak plywood. Make sure you plan for your electrical needs.