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Title: Tank stands
Post by: Mugwump on January 15, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
Here's a handy site...

http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: Mugwump on January 15, 2013, 01:21:26 PM
Also, Here's Ted Judy's vid on tank rack making...

Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: b125killer on January 16, 2013, 03:09:17 PM
I like building my own stands. There not that hard and I can make them however I like. The only problem I had was the last stand I made wasn't level.I should check before I put everything together.
Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: Mugwump on January 16, 2013, 04:36:59 PM
Quote from: b125killer on January 16, 2013, 03:09:17 PM
I like building my own stands. There not that hard and I can make them however I like. The only problem I had was the last stand I made wasn't level.I should check before I put everything together.

yep, measure twice, cut once.....that's why they make shims..... ;D
Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: JR on January 16, 2013, 06:10:39 PM
I love making my own stands. But I cant see to well so I measure 6X and cut 4X. Most of the time it comes out even. Thats why God made trim for us guys that cant see
Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: Mugwump on January 16, 2013, 06:44:10 PM
Quote from: JR on January 16, 2013, 06:10:39 PM
I love making my own stands. But I cant see to well so I measure 6X and cut 4X. Most of the time it comes out even. Thats why God made trim for us guys that cant see

LOL...me too, I get my wood working buddy to help cut and notch the wood, them assemble at home......his table saw is awesome.... ;D
Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: BallAquatics on January 16, 2013, 07:51:22 PM
Having the right tools always makes the job easier!

Dennis
Title: Re: Tank stands
Post by: P4Angels on January 16, 2013, 10:59:52 PM
An having a good plan always helps 2...