FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 But is a tank stand made of "custom wood" good? ... I'm looking at one on trademe and I asked what the stand is made of and they replied with custom wood and that its a solid stand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 good so long as it doesn't get wet too often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 lol if your careful or its sealed well they're ok.. I will never touch one again IMO they're a waste of money you have them next to a tank filled with water its inevitable they get wet once wet they fall to bits potentially breaking your tank and ultimately end up rubbish. You could maybe get something to seal it with and take the tank off seal it all before use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 it ultimately depends on the covering of MDF or customwood. Whether it is melamine with calshed edges or a painted stand (most painted stands are MDF) they are as good as the finish. The kitchen cabinetry & most benchtops houses are made from MDF with a finish over it whether it be melamine, painted or formica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm not that keen on them after building two myself. I recently had my sump overflow and the base of the stand has swollen up so I can't put the doors back on (lucky it has a 4x2 frame inside for structural support). Next time I'll go for 4x2 or steel with MDF panels to close it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 4x2 frame inside for structural support). Next time I'll go for 4x2 or steel with MDF panels to close it in. way a lot of ours are built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Just about all the commercially made stands are MDF(Or customwood, same thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 So generally.. avoid if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 So generally.. avoid if possible? or seal the mdf properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesejawa Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 or seal the mdf properly My stand is made of MDF. Is this bad? It is painted though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 like anything, if it is made properly & if you look after it it will last. my aquarium cabinet is made from particle board. It is still fine after two years & im not to careful cause i can make one at work in very little time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 My stand is made of MDF. Is this bad? It is painted though not at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm confused I wouldn't know how to seal it... And I certainly can't put one together and I don't know anyone that can.. I dunno what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Step 1: Go to mitre10(Or similar) Step 2: But paint brush. Step 3: Buy polyurethane. Step 4: Paint on anywhere that's not sealed and/or water could pool. Done. It's not rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Okay. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Step 1: Go to mitre10(Or similar) Step 2: But paint brush. Step 3: Buy polyurethane. Step 4: Paint on anywhere that's not sealed and/or water could pool. Done. It's not rocket science. to be sure you can repeat Step 4 a couple of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 are you thinking of making your own or assembling a premade unit? Making one would require cutting & drilling etc. A premade item would simply require a few panels being screwed together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Buying one off trademe... Then I guess just making it waterproof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Buying one off trademe... Then I guess just making it waterproof what type? they only need sealing if they are raw mdf which most are not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 not sure - its someones stand and fish tank they already have.. do you think i could post the link without it being removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 auction number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 what type? they only need sealing if they are raw mdf which most are not if they are not raw do the joins still need sealing to stop water seeping into cut ends and swelling around screws etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 if they are not raw do the joins still need sealing to stop water seeping into cut ends and swelling around screws etc. yes water can seep into the joins, a bead of silicone would be best. personally i have a tea towel araound my canister in case of leakage & am kinda careful about spilling water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 auction number? 151782234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 thats painted so has some water resistance. without seeing the inside cant tell but as long & you dont try to use it like a hand basin you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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