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Step 3Build the Tank Stand
Now that we have the hole cut out on the cover we can build our tank stand. Its better to cut the hole on the cover first so we can properly line up our tank.
I used some plastic scrap thrown away by a local plastics company to build the tank stand and lid. I used sintra because its moisture resistance.
I found that my tank need to be raise up by 2 1/8 inches to line up properly with the hole on the cover.
Here are the measurements of the pieces used for my tank.
8 1/4 x 2 3/8
3 1/4 x 2 3/8 (need two)
7 1/2 x 3 1/4
I used a miter saw for all the cuts.
You can see how I nailed everything together using 5/8 inch brad nails with a brad nailer in the picture.
Don't forget to notch out the bottom front of your stand so it will clear the lip of your PC case. This will insure a flush fit against your side cover.
I used some plastic scrap thrown away by a local plastics company to build the tank stand and lid. I used sintra because its moisture resistance.
I found that my tank need to be raise up by 2 1/8 inches to line up properly with the hole on the cover.
Here are the measurements of the pieces used for my tank.
8 1/4 x 2 3/8
3 1/4 x 2 3/8 (need two)
7 1/2 x 3 1/4
I used a miter saw for all the cuts.
You can see how I nailed everything together using 5/8 inch brad nails with a brad nailer in the picture.
Don't forget to notch out the bottom front of your stand so it will clear the lip of your PC case. This will insure a flush fit against your side cover.
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Patrick