Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

[gt3guru]

With my puffer tank sitting the way it is i want to run the canister filter tubing up one end rahter than the usual back side. I'm not sure if the stand is sturdy enough to take 2 half inch holes being cut in it. Any suggestions on how safe it would be.

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

When in doubt, reinforce it.
attach a 1 by 4 with carpenters glue and screws then drill through both

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

If those are individual panels I would drill it so that the hole is centered between two panels so that each panel only has half a hole of course you would have to spread the holes between four panels.

Or do what PP stated reinforce the panel/stand from behind and drill it.

[Christian808]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

I've drilled out stands and never had problems.  Because the boards are holding weight vertically,  a couple of small holes doesn't affect their integrity.  If they were holding weight in a horizontal position, that would be a different story.

Christian

[imagirlgeek]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

We have a tank with 2 holes drilled in the side planks to accommodate the tubing.  I think it's exactly like you are talking about.  It's never wobbled, creaked, buckled, or any other negative thing a stand could do.  :)  I can post a picture if you want to see how we have it done.  let me know.

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

Just FYI but the thread was from over a year ago.

[imagirlgeek]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

Nice....now why would someone put a post back in rotation that is so old....

[Delock]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

Hey man,

Christian808 is a friend of mine....

[gt3guru]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

Christian808. I'm honored your first post was for my old thread. you must have searched far and wide to find it.

[imagirlgeek]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

So ask him why he put an old post back in rotation.      

[Delock]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

well not to tell his business but he .......is somewhat famous with filters, stands and aquariuams.

[gt3guru]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

So an expert in cutting up a stand?! glad to hear

[Christian808]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

Thanks Derek.  Actually, under the DIY forum, this post was still on the first page of topics.  I guess this is why I didn't even look at the date.  Most active forums have a much faster turnover and old stuff isn't still sitting around on the first page under a forum.  I just signed up on this site, so I'm not as familiar around here.  But thanks anyway for the warm welcome.

Christian

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???




Welcome aboard man!

The DIY section is one of the slower ones but like anything else added info is always good to have around.

[Zulaab]

Re: Cutting holes in stand to run tubing. SAFE???

We have a tank with 2 holes drilled in the side planks to accommodate the tubing.  I think it's exactly like you are talking about.  It's never wobbled, creaked, buckled, or any other negative thing a stand could do.  :)  I can post a picture if you want to see how we have it done.  let me know.

My 75g tank stand has two holes in it in the back for electrical wiring, tubing for wet/dry etc...  no problem at all I promise you this.

... and welcome to HFB !!  This is a great place to learn a ton of stuff :)