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	DIY 29 GALLON TANK STAND
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	I had all the wood cut at my local wood shop, what is the trick to making sure the finished product is straight/level & square. My first attempt at one didn't work as it was slighty warped and uneven. Any tips from any work workers or do it yourselfers would be appreciated. I am planning to try again.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	well, I'm not sure exactly what to tell you, but [link=here]http://www.garf.org/tank/buildstand.asp" style="COLOR: #FF8080[/link] is a site I stumbled across that has very detailed instructions on building a stand. next tank I get I'll be building the stand using the instructions from that site.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	Thanks I'll check it out.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	Use screws and a power screwdriver!!! I remember trying to quickly build a stand for my brother's tank. I cut all the pieces perfectly square, then I started nailing everything together. In the end, the stand was out of square and very unsturdy. So, I started throwing some screws into the stand and it straightened out and became very sturdy. I have since built three other stands from scratch using only screws. Haven't had any problems with them either.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Fish On The Brains Hobbyist Posts: 141 Kudos: 126 Votes: 65 Registered: 04-Jan-2005	Thanks for the link Jason_R_S If you can get your hands on one power tool for building a DIY aquarium stand it would have to be a table saw! Nice straight cuts every time A circular saw will do it, but you have to have a darn good eye and steady hand. Clamps and wood glue help to hold it while putting it together with the proper wood screws. Use nothing short of 1/2" on smaller aquarium stands (10 gal minimum).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	Great tips, screws it is, thanks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
MR_CICHLID Fish Addict Posts: 770 Kudos: 582 Votes: 124 Registered: 12-Aug-2003	The only tip I can add is pre-drill all your holes. Drill your outer holes where you want them, then for the piece your drilling into.... Place it nice and square to the one you've already drilled and with a long nail put a small hole where it needs to be, then drill it. After all your holes are drilled the wood should snug up better, as it wont go off course because of a knot or other flaw in the wood. For screws, wood screws will works but dry wall screws tighten as they go in alot better... Good Luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38


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