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@ktran
SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS Slinger
Joined May 2026161 posts683 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)๐Ÿ“ Tustin, CA
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DIYยทSep 30ยท๐Ÿ‘ 150#1

80/20 stands

Looking at acquiring a tank with a busted stand and waterbox quoted 3500 which is ridiculous. Looks like an 80/20 would be around 1k and a wood stand to a decent trim level would be probably around 500ish. Questions about 80/20 stands.... how are y'all skinning the stand and any tips/tricks when ordering? Looks like I can save a significant amount buy buying off FB marketplace. Is it hard to cut? I'm lost on this one.... build specs below Prices from tnutz EX-1530 1.5" x 3" Smooth T-Slot Extrusion (long rails) 60" 4 $59.10 $236.40 EX-1530 1.5" x 3" Smooth T-Slot Extrusion (end + cross rails) 23" 7 $22.65 $158.55 EX-1515 1.5" x 1.5" Smooth T-Slot Extrusion (legs) 27 3/8" 6 $14.40 $86.40 CB-015-C or CB-015-K 15 Series 4 Hole Inside Corner Gusset, stacked holes (leg joints) 24 $5.25 $126.00 CB-015-C or CB-015-K 15 Series 4 Hole Inside Corner Gusset, side-by-side holes (rail joints) 14 $5.25 $73.50 5/16-18 x 0.687" Flanged Button Head Screw 175 $0.25 $43.75 ET-015 15 Series 5/16-18 Economy T-Nut 175 $0.19 $33.25 LF-0.5x2" 1/2-13 x 2" Deluxe Leveling Foot (5,000 lb) 6 $10.70 $64.20 BP-015-C 15 Series 1.5" x 3" Base Plate w/ 1/2-13 Tap 6 $7.95 $47.70 Total $869.75

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  1. @Drexl
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS Slinger
    Joined Aug 202688 posts364 pts๐Ÿ“ Porter Ranch, CA
    Oct 2ยท edited Sun, Oct 4 ยท 9:47 AM#17
    I buy pretty much all my hardware from Tnutz. I did order black anodized extrusion from them once and it looked like they dropped it several times and never cleaned the saw, there were so many marks that I returned the extrusion. But that may have been a one time thing? I think if youโ€™re ordering clear anodized extrusion, then youโ€™re fine. I did have 8020.net cut and mill my light racks in black, which turned out nicely. But Tnutz is usually my first stop when looking for 8020 related stuff.
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  • @ktran
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS SlingerOP
    Joined May 2026161 posts683 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)๐Ÿ“ Tustin, CA
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    Oct 3#18
    facebook.com/marketplace/item/1353066793415256?โ€ฆ Wondering if getting this and a couple more pieces would be cheaper. ..

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  • @mescobar
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย Kids๐ŸŒธPolyp Whisperer
    Joined Aug 202629 posts155 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)
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    Oct 3#19
    @ktran wrote: facebook.com/marketplace/item/1353066793415256?โ€ฆ Wondering if getting this and a couple more pieces would be cheaper. ..
    smart idea, it's just adult legos right? should be relatively easy to disassemble/reassemble

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  • @ktran
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS SlingerOP
    Joined May 2026161 posts683 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)๐Ÿ“ Tustin, CA
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    Oct 4#20
    @mescobar wrote: smart idea, it's just adult legos right? should be relatively easy to disassemble/reassemble
    That was my thought lol. Just need maybe another 200 in extrusion ๐Ÿ˜…

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  • @Drexl
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS Slinger
    Joined Aug 202688 posts364 pts๐Ÿ“ Porter Ranch, CA
    Oct 4#21
    That's a pretty good deal for all of that material/hardware.

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  • @ktran
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS SlingerOP
    Joined May 2026161 posts683 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)๐Ÿ“ Tustin, CA
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    Oct 5#22
    @Drexl wrote: That's a pretty good deal for all of that material/hardware.
    Yeah, I'd chop and re-built it a bit, but it's CHEAP for what it includes.

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  • @joeoliver
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย Kidsโ›ฐ๏ธAquascaper
    Joined Aug 202626 posts121 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)๐Ÿ“ Diamond Bar, CA
    Oct 5#23
    I've been doing a lot of research on aluminum extrusion trying to build a cantilever stand for my lights. would've been easier had i gone with an aluminum extrusion tank stand, but decided to save a few bucks. pretty sure it'll still work out, but it's just a lot of work. I'm also thinking of buying a stand i can disassemble. ๐Ÿคฃ or I'll reach out to Richard's guy... idk. so much work.
  • @Fog_King_Reefer
    ๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย Kids๐Ÿค“Coral Nerd
    Joined Aug 202614 posts59 pts๐Ÿ“ Parker Co.
    Oct 7#24
    @joeoliver wrote: I've been doing a lot of research on aluminum extrusion trying to build a cantilever stand for my lights. would've been easier had i gone with an aluminum extrusion tank stand, but decided to save a few bucks. pretty sure it'll still work out, but it's just a lot of work. I'm also thinking of buying a stand i can disassemble. ๐Ÿคฃ or I'll reach out to Richard's guy... idk. so much work.
    Were you thinking of something like the light mount in this thread? reef2reef.com/threads/this-is-it-my-last-build-โ€ฆ
  • @ktran
    SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย KidsโšกSPS SlingerOP
    Joined May 2026161 posts683 ptsโ˜…5.0(1)๐Ÿ“ Tustin, CA
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    Oct 7#25
    @Fog_King_Reefer wrote: Were you thinking of something like the light mount in this thread? reef2reef.com/threads/this-is-it-my-last-build-โ€ฆ
    That would be awesome for sure, looks so clean

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