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	Drift wood & fixing a slate base
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	It is very likely that I will have to fix my piece of DW to a piece of slate to position it the way I intend to display it. Questions. What is the best/strongest way to do that? I was thinking of using Stainless Steel screws. If it is fixed to the slate what do I place between the slate and the glass bottom? Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	I don't have anything between the slate and the glass. I just scoot it down into the gravel and voila! ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Falstaf Fish Addict Posts: 785 Kudos: 1211 Votes: 196 Registered: 12-Feb-2004	Hi Keith You can silicone glue some of those rubber pieces that are used to avoid kitchen or bathroom doors or cabinets from slamming. I'm not sure of the English name, but are round small and black, some come with adhesive already
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Keith I use SS screws, but I coat the threads with bit of silicone glue if I'm attaching the wood prior to soaking first and the wood is dry. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	I'd look out for plastic screws instead of metal ones. Such things do exist, but they tend not to be easy to get hold of. Fortunately one of my local DIY stores supplies such goodies if ever I need them. The way to use plastic screws is as follows. [1] Drill some holes in the bogwood where the screws are to be inserted. [2] Insert some plastic Rawlplugs (these are the bits of plastic that are used to provide additional grip for masonry screws when fixing a shelf to a wall). Ensure that they are the correct size. [3] Insert screws through holes in slate, then into bogwood. It's advisable to pre-drill for this exercise. A washable (i.e., water soluble) marker pen can be used to outline the wood where it mates to the slate base. Then, once the holes are drilled and the pieces fit together, remove the slate and scrub off the marker pen doodles. Another possibility is those plastic pop-in attachments used for securing PC motherboards to a chassis. MUCH better than exposed metal in contact with water. And the beauty of such fixings is that they can be used in a marine aquarium where metal screws would constitute a toxicity hazard. Hope this helps. Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	All that info sounds very interesting. It is the old story there are many ways to do the same job and all work. I will chase up the Plastic screws even if I dont use them in the tank. I certainly see a use for them in wet areas of the home. Thank you all Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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