Dixon1990 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I plan on making a stand for another 3 foot tank but this one is only 100L (91cmWx38cmDx48cmH). Would a stand made from 4"x1" wood be strond enough? Il be making a stand similar to the one i made for my larger tank. Would this design work in 4"x1" wood? And I want to use as little amount of wood possible so if i can lose some off this design can you please tell me. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 The Stand is only going to be 75cm high. Can anyone tell me if it will be strong enough with 4"x1" wood? Because i want to start making it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 The Stand is only going to be 75cm high. Can anyone tell me if it will be strong enough with 4"x1" wood? Because i want to start making it tomorrow. Can anyone help me with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Sorry Dixon, can't help...not carpentary oriented in any way! Although, some day hope to build my own stand with lots of help of course :lol: :lol: Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Use 3x2 and the 2 at each end you dont need so that is 4 less bits of wood. I dont think 4x1 will be strong enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 ohk, where would be the cheapest place to get 3x2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Id say 4x1 would be strong enough provided you used it so the load was bearing through the 4" section (if you know what I mean) and braced it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Id say 4x1 would be strong enough provided you used it so the load was bearing through the 4" section (if you know what I mean) and braced it.. I dont know what you mean sorry :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Would some of this wood do? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Building-supplies/Timber/auction-125708164.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 75 x 50, thats 3 x 2, so yea it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 cool, running out of space for tanks now :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 cool, running out of space for tanks now :roll: Tell me about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 What makes it even worse is the way our house is facing, all the south walls in the house that have enough room for tanks get about 6hours of suinlight a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 What makes it even worse is the way our house is facing, all the south walls in the house that have enough room for tanks get about 6hours of suinlight a day. Sounds like the ideal location for a Hillstream loach tank Pity you are so far away or I could hook you up with some nice timber. You could build using 4x1s, just use more and brace them better. But then you may as well use the 4x2s :roll: Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Would a stand made completly out of 18mm mdf be strong enough for a 100L tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Would a stand made completly out of 18mm mdf be strong enough for a 100L tank? Yes Thats what most of the commercial ones are :roll: Just make sure it's designed so it's braced properly. You probably want a support in the middle to stop the top sagging, and use the back panel to brace everything. Make sure it's painted or polyurethaned properly, MDF and water dont mix. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 mdf and water wel lets just not go there ae lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Would painting it with a few layers of enamel paint make it waterproof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Would painting it with a few layers of enamel paint make it waterproof? Water resistant, yes. Good enough to survive the occasional splash or spill. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Water resistant, yes. Good enough to survive the occasional splash or spill. Thanks what i meant, I bought a tin of it for my 2 stands and have painted the other stand with it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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