Fish tank stand

[Kasakato]

I will be soon be building a fish tank stand. The frame will be made out of 2x4. Then I will put sheets of plywood over this. How can I cut the 2x4. (table saw)

 

[cgrabe]

I would think that could be tough to do safely and acurately on a table saw. Maybe lower the blade all the way, position and secure the 2x4, then raise the blade to cut from below? I think a miter saw would be a bit more ideal if you can get a hold of one.

/is not a professional woodworker for very good reason

I'll be building one myself in the next couple days. I've been trying to figure out the design in my head today.

 

[johnnyxxl]

table saw, can be done I have done it before just realize you need to use a ripfence.

 

[Captain Hook]

If the stand isn't too big you could cut the 2x4s by hand. Never tried a table saw for things like that. As mentioned a mitre or compound (same thing) would work well. My dad also uses a radial arm saw which cuts 2x4s easily. A circular saw could work too.

 

[peterepeat]

Triton bench is the way to go, but only if you wish to make a small investment and have some sort of interest in woodwork. Other wise a circular saw with the appropriate blade diameter will do the job

 

[StreetCypher]

I suggest using a circular saw. It will be alot quicker than using a hand saw and make a much cleaner cut. Are you going to use dowels and nails to connect it?

 

[aquatic-store]

I agree with Spartan as you want a clean Flush cut
If things are not cut flush you will have some uneveness which is not good for any tank

Crack.....
Splash.

Opps Sorry honey don't know how that happened!!

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