Steel Stand Fabricators in the RI/CT/MA area?

[NeverlosT]

Anyone know of a reputable steel stand fabricator in the RI/CT/MA area? I have a design, just not the best welder. Interested in paying or bartering for a stand for my next build.

Thanks!

 

[MikeG]

What about extruded aluminum?

 

[FishieBusiness]

What about extruded aluminum?

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+1 on the aluminum.
Very nice. I went with the same idea for my tank 150-180gal mine is 60x24, What size is that? It looks huge. Who did you go with for the stand? I used the same manufacturer as Tidal Gardens uses. Saved me $1000.00 for the other quotes.

 

[Spaceman]

Allufab for the win on a beautiful stand i recently purchased a stand from them for my 750g display! Steel will rust!

 

[MikeG]

+1 on the aluminum.
Very nice. I went with the same idea for my tank 150-180gal mine is 60x24, What size is that? It looks huge. Who did you go with for the stand? I used the same manufacturer as Tidal Gardens uses. Saved me $1000.00 for the other quotes.

That is the stand for my 270 gallon (6' x 3' foot print. Stand was from Framing Tech, was not cheap but is extremely sturdy. I wrapped mine with wood

 

[MikeG]

Allufab for the win on a beautiful stand i recently purchased a stand from them for my 750g display! Steel will rust!

Must see pics!!!

 

[Spaceman]

Must see pics!!!

I decided to go black it was cheaper and will wrap with wood the same way! I am very excited for this build going to update my build thread. Have reef assist coming tomorrow to scape it with me!

 

[NeverlosT]

I was considering that, I was just afraid of price since I can likely make a steel one for ~$500.

What are you guys into those stands for (material only) if you dont mind sharing, or could PM me please?

My footprint is 72x30 and I want it relatively tall with feet.

Thanks!

 

[Spaceman]

I was considering that, I was just afraid of price since I can likely make a steel one for ~$500.

What are you guys into those stands for (material only) if you dont mind sharing, or could PM me please?

My footprint is 72x30 and I want it relatively tall with feet.

Thanks!

I am totally qualified to make and weld up a steel stand but didn't wanna deal with rust in a few years. Have seen them rust and drop rust in sumps... yea shipping on my sand was over your budget of 500 but quality and it lasting 20years makes it worth it. My stand is 120x48x32 and I love the adjustable legs to level it easy. If you want send me the height and will get you a quote.

 

[MikeG]

I was considering that, I was just afraid of price since I can likely make a steel one for ~$500.

What are you guys into those stands for (material only) if you dont mind sharing, or could PM me please?

My footprint is 72x30 and I want it relatively tall with feet.

Thanks!

and I think mine was like $2500 for the aluminim stand and another $1200 or so for me to do the wood surround and all the hardware to attach panels and stuff so probably close to 4k.

 

[MikeG]

I decided to go black it was cheaper and will wrap with wood the same way! I am very excited for this build going to update my build thread. Have reef assist coming tomorrow to scape it with me!

That is insane, going to be awesome!

 

[Spaceman]

and I think mine was like $2500 for the aluminim stand and another $1200 or so for me to do the wood surround and all the hardware to attach panels and stuff so probably close to 4k.

Yea thats the ball park I might beable to save a few bucks but 2k for the skeleton sounds right.

 

[Spaceman]

If you want I can make you a stand out of steel...

 

[NeverlosT]

Shots of my last stand. Buddy was a master welder... that helped