Stu :) Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'm in the process of reorganizing my breeding tanks (one lives next to the drill press and lathe ) and was thinking of rather have them scattered around the garage, maybe put them all onto one convenient shelving unit. I've looked at the metal shelves one can buy at Mitre10, Bunnings and Super Cheap Auto; to be fair I'm not very convinced by the units, and the pricey'er ones look alright but the cost seems at tad crippling compared to DIY with timber. I was wondering what sized timber does everyone else use for breeding tank stands? I've seen a number of other fish breeders stands online and the wood varies from 'stupidly' thin to 2x2 and 2x3. At this point I want to mount six tanks- two 60 litres and four 50 litres in a three high by two wide configuration with spaces for fry rearing boxes. Many thanks, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'd be inclined to use 2X4s since pretty much a universal size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I reckon the way it's designed and joined together is way more important than the actual timber size (within reason). Lots of solid verticals and plenty of well-placed diagonals are the key. And screws! Lots of screws! And glue! Lovely lovely glue! :bounce: ummm... I rather enjoy building stuff with wood. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu :) Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I reckon the way it's designed and joined together is way more important than the actual timber size (within reason). Lots of solid verticals and plenty of well-placed diagonals are the key. And screws! Lots of screws! And glue! Lovely lovely glue! :bounce: That's what I was thinking, all the small tank breeding setups I saw never used (from what I could tell) bigger than 2x2. Although I did see a nice strong metal stand at Bunnings on sale... :roll: ummm... I rather enjoy building stuff with wood. :oops: Ditto... but I prefer balsa and bass wood ...and sometimes I mix a bit of plastic in as well... ...sorry getting off topic here :oops: Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1w1y2k Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I made mine using 2x4 LVL (Laminate Veneer Lumber) it has the versility of wood, and is stronger than steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 stu is the boat kit set or home built.as im builting a four foot paddle steamer home just with plans,rear wheeler. what type are they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Nice Steamer, I to am into Balsa But more into the faster 100km+ boats and planes aswell :lol: Sorry off topic. :roll: just good old 90x45 timber framing will do well for a tank stans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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