How Do You Make A Wooden Aquarium Stand?
Building your own wooden aquarium stand can save you a fortune over buying a commercially made stand, and it is a simple project that requires very little woodworking experience. You can make a stand in a couple of hours, and the end result will be a sturdy, safe home for your aquarium. . Set up your aquarium project in a garage or shed where paint fumes and sawdust will not cause health or sanitation problems. Measure the length and width of your aquarium. Purchase 12 pieces of lumber (2 by 4s); each piece of lumber should be at least 8 inches longer than both the length and width of the aquarium. The extra wood will allow you to cut the lumber to size while still making a stand that can adequately support your aquarium. Cut eight pieces of lumber for the top and base of your stand. Each piece of wood should be identical in length and at least 3 inches longer than the measurements of your aquarium. Sand the corners of your boards. Nail four 2 by 4s together to form a square: the top s
