Entropy

I don't have any welding equipment (or skills) and I doubt I could get the work done for less than what it cost me to build the new stand. Once I reskin it you will not be able to tell the difference anyway so I am pretty happy. Total cost for the wood stand was $39 and an afternoon out at my father in laws house. I still have to build a shelf on the bottom, but I will be reusing the ply off the steel stand. I hope to be leak testing the tank by Monday, but that will be another thread.

Well it is not the sexy steel stand I started with, but it does fit through the front door without having to take it off.

Looking good! The ceiling hangers came out really nice. Should look great when it is done. You sure don't mess around.

So you are calling me fat now? WTF?

Wait hang on, someone is at the door.

"Housekeeping, you want me fluff pillow?"

Interesting idea. I am not sure if you would even need the bolts as long as the cuts were very precise.

If I could remove the top and bottom tube on either the left or right in picture 1 it would slide right in.

I am having a hard time picturing the stand bolting together. I guess in theory I only need to remove one side worth of tubes and then it would angle through (rotate it as it goes through the door). Anyone have a picture example?

For the price, you may consider buying olaggie01's tank.

http://www.austinree...-for-sale-1000/

Missed the boat on that one.

Well after careful thought I am going to build a stand frame. The skin will work either way so no biggie there. I won't have the nice steel stand, but I really don't want to disassemble my front door and take it apart again down the road if I decide to go another direction and sell this tank. I don't think I will, but you never know. Thanks for the ideas.

The house was built in 2006. I might give that a try, but the door itself is not quite 36 inches (about 35 7/8) and the stand is a true 36. I would hate to tear off all the molding just to find out I am off by 1/8 of an inch.

I guess the new question is can I build a stand frame to replace the steel with wood without breaking the bank (that already got broken by the purchase price)?

None of my windows are big enough without having to remove the center brace/frame which I am not willing to do (ok my wife is not willing to let me). My front door is the only door that is close and will not come apart easily. After about an hour of scratching my head I have come to the conclusion I am screwed. I am thinking my only option is to build a new stand frame, or take the tank back.

Any ideas on getting a 36 inch wide stand through a 35" wide door? The stand is welded steel and is 36x36x37

I can help on Sunday as well since I interested in the old tank anyway. Maybe we can move it to my truck instead of your garage.

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Everything is gone. Thank you cjwl and Entropy. It was great to meet you guys. Appreciate you coming.

Well I wish it were due to better circumstances, but I had a good time. Hope your next go at it is bigger and better.

Sure, what time? Before noon is best for me.

Anytime works for me. I suppose I could even go tonight, but I am not sure I want to move stuff in the dark. Work the deal with the seller and let me know what time.

If someone out there wants some of this setup (excluding tank and stand and canopy), has a truck and will drive it north to McNeil and 183 ($100 value), I will buy this whole thing and part it out myself with the driver having first dibs + $100 value. LMK.

I will take you up on the offer. Tomorrow work?

I will take the Nano if it is still available.

I will take the used Rio (and the new one if the other buyer doesn't take it).

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Does it have a sump? I might be willing to trade my 58g (30x30x15) if you are intersted in a rimless tank.

Dimensions?

It was a pleasure to meet you Mike. Didn't know I would spend over an hour talking about bikes, although I should have guessed with your screen name.

Sold!!!

Couldn't find the silly PM button. Message sent.

I live in Teravista. Probably will not be home until 5:30pm tomorrow.