oneeyedfrog Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 We built a timber stand for my 4'x 2'x 2'. Coz I had to have it where I wanted it :lol: - along the joists that have the biggest span in the house -we had get our engineer friend in to advise. We had to reinforce the floor and build the tank stand so it sat perfectly along two joists . For some reason the joists there were closer together than elsewhere so the bottom of the tank is about 4cms wider than the stand. So we built a top of 2x6 laid flat. Problem is it's not perfectly flat. The base of the stand is level its just uneveness between each plank of 2x6. Any ideas on how to best remedy this? I think trying to sand or plane it would be harder than it sounds. Could I just put a layer of ply on top? How thick would it have to be? I have read that putting a layer of liquid nails then a sheet of ply on top and then putting the tank on top will level it out. Anyone done this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I have read that putting a layer of liquid nails then a sheet of ply on top and then putting the tank on top will level it out. Anyone done this? Yep, I did it with an uneven steel stand and it works, but I think using poly would be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1w1y2k Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Depends on how uneven it is. If its just a mil or 2 the poly would be fine. If it is more them thick poly or planing might be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeyedfrog Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Had a go with a belt sander today. I thought I might end up taking too much but it was ok. Got hubby to help put the tank on and I can slip a bit of paper under some bits. Should be ok as it's less than 1mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Yeah, as long as you're still putting it on on some eps you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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