Todd's 180g Build-Stand Frame and Overflow done- Time for Floor Drilling!

Andy's a pansy. I got the same dimensions plus probably 40 pounds. Pre drill your holes!

 

'Pre drill the holes?' Which holes? The 180 already has 2 huge holes near the top corner, I think I'm planning a modified Herbie/Bean overflow, with a c2c.

 

Looking forward to seeing your build. I do have to say, building a stand is a lost art or an art that many people should pick up.

I am also really enjoying doing mine as well right now but I can't speak for my wife that only sees me for about 30min a night.

 

screw holes..... nothing like hearing your wood crack to make you wonder about the stability of your stand for the rest of your days.

 

A Ha! Yes sir, you are right!

I started screwing it together and the first one cracked some,
So I now pre drill all the holes with a smaller bit.

I got the top and bottom rectangle frame screwed and glued tonight.
Plan to to the uprights tomorrow and finish the main frame for it.

 

I predrill anything I put a screw in. Yeah it takes more time, but I figure the quality is far better. My wife still makes fun of me for the chicken coop build.

 

Well now that the height is set, and the frame is made,

I started a new frame build thread, please see if interested, I'd like this one to end for the new one.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/todd_sails-180-stand-build-so-far-149024.html#post1502785

 

what height did you go with?

 

Top of the stand is 35 1/2 inches.

 

Sounds perfect!!