Covering a Metal Stand - Page 2

PhilOlsen · 11-06-2006, 06:28 PM

I used piano hinges that were galvanized, I ground off the coating in a couple spots for the weld to hold, on both the stand and hinges, welded and then primed with automotive epoxy primer so there was no chance of rust. I had the front panel extend just past the sides so no seams showed in the front. I dont have any pics, I got rid of that tank years ago. After I burned out the grain (which looks awesome) on 1 side I put a couple coats of a clear varnish on the whole piece including edges. When it was done it looked better then any produced stand and the water would not penetrate the wood at all, it even beaded up on the occasional spill and it was set up for almost 3 years and NEVER showed any sign of rust. Just remember the prep work is the key. As for warranty, any mods including powder coat will void most warranties so anything you do may create a issue, but how many stands get returned with a defect? If there is no issue now, there prob. never will be.

TDEVIL · 11-06-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jrf1175

Thanks for the link TDevil...

Powder coating is interesting and will look into it. Not sure what costs associated with that would. be.

you might see if the company/person building your stand could do it so the stand would still have a warranty or maybe they will work something out w/ someone they know to get this done.

either way you go, paint or powder, it will still look great

Jay

boozeman · 11-06-2006, 08:40 PM

another option is truck bed liner, this can be sprayed on by an auto body shop.

proud2bcanadian · 11-12-2006, 10:00 PM

What I've done when I build covers for metal stands for friends and customers is (if they have the room) attach some casters to the sides where I'd make the frame a bit wider, and then use magnets (from Lee Valley or Rockler - the strong ones) to attach the plywood frame to the stand.

This makes the frame easy to move when you need to work on your sump/skimmer and such.

To make it look nicer, I also add trim to the outer side of the plywood to make it appear as if there were doors.

Otherwise, just make sure to coat the inside with spar urathane, or you can get a sheet of 4'x8' laminate from Lowes or another building store for ~$20 and cut that to size and use epoxy to bond it to the inner side of the plywood. Then make sure to silicone all joints. This will keep it from warping.

HTH,

11-06-2006, 06:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
PhilOlsen Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale Hts. Illinois (Chicago transplant to humor my wife) Posts: 646 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Covering a Metal Stand I used piano hinges that were galvanized, I ground off the coating in a couple spots for the weld to hold, on both the stand and hinges, welded and then primed with automotive epoxy primer so there was no chance of rust. I had the front panel extend just past the sides so no seams showed in the front. I dont have any pics, I got rid of that tank years ago. After I burned out the grain (which looks awesome) on 1 side I put a couple coats of a clear varnish on the whole piece including edges. When it was done it looked better then any produced stand and the water would not penetrate the wood at all, it even beaded up on the occasional spill and it was set up for almost 3 years and NEVER showed any sign of rust. Just remember the prep work is the key. As for warranty, any mods including powder coat will void most warranties so anything you do may create a issue, but how many stands get returned with a defect? If there is no issue now, there prob. never will be.

11-06-2006, 08:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Covering a Metal Stand another option is truck bed liner, this can be sprayed on by an auto body shop. __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

11-12-2006, 10:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Covering a Metal Stand What I've done when I build covers for metal stands for friends and customers is (if they have the room) attach some casters to the sides where I'd make the frame a bit wider, and then use magnets (from Lee Valley or Rockler - the strong ones) to attach the plywood frame to the stand. This makes the frame easy to move when you need to work on your sump/skimmer and such. To make it look nicer, I also add trim to the outer side of the plywood to make it appear as if there were doors. Otherwise, just make sure to coat the inside with spar urathane, or you can get a sheet of 4'x8' laminate from Lowes or another building store for ~$20 and cut that to size and use epoxy to bond it to the inner side of the plywood. Then make sure to silicone all joints. This will keep it from warping. HTH, __________________ David Liles

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