I built mine using the stand in this link as a model.

http://www.sal****erfish.com/vb/show...threadid=85215

I covered my stand in oak plywood with some decorative trim. I put the
plywood about an 1 1/2" above the top 2x4 piece to provide a lip and my tank
rests solidly on the 2x4. I would think that routering the 2x4 may weaken
the top to much.

HTH
Darrin



"Tre' Landrum" wrote in message
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Anyone have any experience in building tank stands? Things like where
exactly do you put the support... router out the top of the 2x4 for the
tank to recess into? put a border around the edge? I am quite good at wood
work...but I just want to make sure it doesn't come crashing down. Thanks!

Tre'