igozoom August 21, 2009 Share August 21, 2009 The MDF stand that came with my Oceanic Tech 120 has almost completely fallen apart following a skimmer overflow. Any recommendations on where to look for a custom stand and canopy? I've been considering a DIY aluminum t-slot stand like this one on glassbox-design.com for several months now, but work and a 3 year old son have cut into my 'DIY' time lately. Looking for a modern styled stand and maybe even going larger than the 24X48" footprint so that I have more sump room. Maybe a 24X78 with a 24X24 side cabinet that connects the canory. I need a safe place for my LED power supplies, I've already blown one! Faztek, 8020, and their 'local' distributors sales guys call you a lot when you download their design software (requires autocad) from their sites, from what I can tell. You can also pick it up locally at Grainger and McMaster Carr, which might be the way to go. I also found a site that will pre-cut and allow you to order online I'm a little wary about by doing something that appears to only be done in Japan and only typically on smaller tanks. I don't own Autocad, but I might try to get someone who does to help me put a design together so I can get a flat packed quote. I'll definitely shop the plan, as the contact calls from Faztek and 8020 salespeople are starting to worry me. Any suggestions on a better solutions? Images from the Tojo website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo August 21, 2009 Share August 21, 2009 Very nice. That is what the pro's use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igozoom August 21, 2009 Author Share August 21, 2009 Pro's in the US? I've been unable to find any information about using this material for a stand other than the Tojo site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 21, 2009 Share August 21, 2009 (edited) A few years back, I cut one of these stands on a waterjet for a customer in Germany. They were using them for rack mount servers. You can find them here at Rittal. nice stuff Edited August 21, 2009 by zygote2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igozoom August 21, 2009 Author Share August 21, 2009 A few years back, I cut one of these stands on a waterjet for a customer in Germany. They were using them for rack mount servers. You can find them here at Rittal.nice stuff Waterjet... so that might answer my question about how clean a cut you can get on this with a mitre saw and the right blade... I suppose I should pay the premium for pre-cut sections rather than buying the remnants at 50% off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 21, 2009 Share August 21, 2009 I have cut these on a table saw with a regular wood blade. As long as you have a deburring tool and don't mind hot aluminum chips flying everywhere, you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo August 21, 2009 Share August 21, 2009 It looks like just regular interlocking aluminum excrusion. I agree a fine tooth high speed circular saw followed by a fast debur sanding on the cuts is all that is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 August 21, 2009 Share August 21, 2009 8020 is cheap and plentiful on ebay, cuts like butter with a 80 tooth miter saw and deburrs just fine with 220 grit sandpaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucelli September 1, 2009 Share September 1, 2009 Just FYI, If the load calculations are not calculated correctly into the design of the load-bearing structures, failure will be swift. Aluminum does not warn you like wood or steel does. It will most likely crack and snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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