where to buy a custom wood stand & canopy?

kapri G · 04/21/2018, 03:21 AM

I can't seem to find a place online that makes good custom /or stock wood stands with a canopy for my 90 gallon tank, does anybody know of one??
Thanks,
Rick

billdogg · 04/21/2018, 06:43 AM

Depends on how "good" you are looking for. A local cabinet maker would be able to do something for you if you can't find a "stock" stand you like.

Crooked Reef · 04/21/2018, 07:47 AM

Standard 90? Marineland makes them.

joesig · 04/21/2018, 12:10 PM

My buddy can make one but like others have said how custom are you talking about and how exotic is the wood you want? Or are you thinking plywood or hard wood? Keep in mind most now are made out of cheep plywood usually only a few layers thick from factory. Its strong paintableand keeps cost low. Real wood can vary greatly depending on type.

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ReefCowboy · 04/21/2018, 12:30 PM

I got mine made, but I looked at craigslist and the local reef forum community.
If you want something good custom made, it will be heavy and shipping wont be cheap. Your best bet is to go pick it up.

joesig · 04/21/2018, 12:31 PM

I dint notice you were in Ohio lol

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billdogg · 04/21/2018, 05:22 PM

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I dint notice you were in Ohio lol

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I could certainly make one for the OP, but it won't be light, it won't be inexpensive (depending on details - I can bang together a unskinned 2x stand in an afternoon for cost + $100), and I won't ship or deliver.

This is the one I made for my 120. Cherry with Ebony inlay.

kupadupapupa · 04/21/2018, 11:12 PM

Im in Ohio I had the Amish near me make a lot of our wood furniture including tank stand, not very cheap but finding an actual carpenter is like trying to find a blacksmith. Since you’re in New York they have their fair share of Amish as well.

Anemone · 04/21/2018, 11:58 PM

Go to your local fish store. Most decent stores have a stand maker they work with to do custom stands.

Kevin

homer1475 · 04/22/2018, 01:44 AM

Just look in the yellow pages for a cabinet maker.

Wait that might be to old school. Ok google cabinet makers in your area.

joesig · 04/22/2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

I could certainly make one for the OP, but it won't be light, it won't be inexpensive (depending on details - I can bang together a unskinned 2x stand in an afternoon for cost + $100), and I won't ship or deliver.

This is the one I made for my 120. Cherry with Ebony inlay.

nice i was going to use zebra, iron, or black walnut until i went to the lumberyard and added up the cost. lol

billdogg · 04/22/2018, 07:50 AM

Black Walnut from the local lumberyard is $6/bf, but you'll need a full woodshop to make use of it including a jointer, planer, and tablesaw. The skills to use it all is what ends up costing the most.

Zebrawood is beautiful, but ~$12.50/bf at Woodcraft. You couldn't make me use Ironwood - it is way too dense and will dull every tool you own.

davocean · 04/22/2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Anemone

Go to your local fish store. Most decent stores have a stand maker they work with to do custom stands.

Kevin

This is what I would suggest.

There is a FB page I follow called driftwood aquarium furniture, they make nice stuff and I'm sure ship, but they won't be cheap.

moondoggy4 · 04/22/2018, 03:52 PM

Crystal Dynamic in San Diego makes tanks and stands and they ship as well Check out their facebook.

Indymann99 · 04/22/2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

Depends on how "good" you are looking for. A local cabinet maker would be able to do something for you if you can't find a "stock" stand you like.

+1 just find a local cabinet maker that can build from scratch.

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MrBiggs · 04/22/2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Anemone

Go to your local fish store. Most decent stores have a stand maker they work with to do custom stands.

Kevin

Local... fish store. What's that? lol

04/21/2018, 03:21 AM	#1
kapri G Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: long Island, NY Posts: 61	where to buy a custom wood stand & canopy? I can't seem to find a place online that makes good custom /or stock wood stands with a canopy for my 90 gallon tank, does anybody know of one?? Thanks, Rick __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: 90 & 34 RSM & 14 biocube

04/21/2018, 06:43 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Depends on how "good" you are looking for. A local cabinet maker would be able to do something for you if you can't find a "stock" stand you like. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

04/21/2018, 07:47 AM	#3
Crooked Reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,765	Standard 90? Marineland makes them. __________________ “In wine there is wisdom; in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.” - Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef. Biocube 29 lionfish tank. Mantis tank.

04/21/2018, 12:10 PM	#4
joesig Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: lbc Posts: 917	where to buy a custom wood stand & canopy? My buddy can make one but like others have said how custom are you talking about and how exotic is the wood you want? Or are you thinking plywood or hard wood? Keep in mind most now are made out of cheep plywood usually only a few layers thick from factory. Its strong paintableand keeps cost low. Real wood can vary greatly depending on type. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Jose- -SCRK Member- Current Tank Info: 60G -6x54T5- 20g sump-swc 120

04/21/2018, 12:30 PM	#5
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	I got mine made, but I looked at craigslist and the local reef forum community. If you want something good custom made, it will be heavy and shipping wont be cheap. Your best bet is to go pick it up. __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

04/21/2018, 12:31 PM	#6
joesig Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: lbc Posts: 917	I dint notice you were in Ohio lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Jose- -SCRK Member- Current Tank Info: 60G -6x54T5- 20g sump-swc 120

04/21/2018, 11:12 PM	#8
kupadupapupa Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 344	Im in Ohio I had the Amish near me make a lot of our wood furniture including tank stand, not very cheap but finding an actual carpenter is like trying to find a blacksmith. Since you’re in New York they have their fair share of Amish as well.

04/21/2018, 11:58 PM	#9
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	Go to your local fish store. Most decent stores have a stand maker they work with to do custom stands. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

04/22/2018, 01:44 AM	#10
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	Just look in the yellow pages for a cabinet maker. Wait that might be to old school. Ok google cabinet makers in your area. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

04/22/2018, 07:50 AM	#12
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Black Walnut from the local lumberyard is $6/bf, but you'll need a full woodshop to make use of it including a jointer, planer, and tablesaw. The skills to use it all is what ends up costing the most. Zebrawood is beautiful, but ~$12.50/bf at Woodcraft. You couldn't make me use Ironwood - it is way too dense and will dull every tool you own. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

04/22/2018, 03:52 PM	#14
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Crystal Dynamic in San Diego makes tanks and stands and they ship as well Check out their facebook.