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Finally finished with my stand

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by FindnNemo, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. FindnNemo

    FindnNemo Inactive User

    Not sure how to post pictures on here but if ya check my profile out, I am one step closer now to being ready to start my journey!!!
     
    FindnNemo, Jul 21, 2011
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  2. mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

    looking good man. cant wait too see some tank shots.
     
    mthomp, Jul 21, 2011
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  3. FindnNemo

    FindnNemo Inactive User


    Thanks man...if I can help with your tear down and rebuild let me know...not sure what I could do for advice but I can help move stuff!


     
     
    FindnNemo, Jul 21, 2011
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  4. Killernights

    Killernights Inactive User

    stand looks good, going to have it set up in time for macna?
     
    Killernights, Jul 21, 2011
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  5. FindnNemo

    FindnNemo Inactive User

    Im hoping too but not for sure yet...Gotta have ankle surgery soon and just trying to rush to get some things done...waiting on my RO unit now
     
    FindnNemo, Jul 22, 2011
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  6. FindnNemo

    FindnNemo Inactive User

    Ok I could scream..got my stand home today and when i put the tank on it....the tank isnt sitting flat..so Im guessing some how my stand twisted....u would think 4x4's would hold...at a loss!
     
    FindnNemo, Jul 23, 2011
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  7. Killernights

    Killernights Inactive User

    try putting alot of weight on the stand to see if it will flatten out
     
    Killernights, Jul 23, 2011
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  8. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    I had the same issue with my stand. Check your floor to see if it is flat and level and in full contact with the stand all around. Then check the top for flat and level. Obviously the tank on top (empty) will expose anything out of true. If it's in contact with the floor, then put the tank on and get a pack of cedar underlayment shingles from Menards ($15 for a ton) and shim the snot out of it. It looks like this is for a 120, 2x2x4? for tanks 48" long or less, you only really *need* to fully support the corners, 6" from each corner. So make sure those are supported. And do NOT put water in the tank until those corners are fully supported.
     
    Bud, Jul 23, 2011
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  9. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    As for posting pics, you can upload them to Photobucket or another similar site (use Irfanview to reduce file size first) then copy the HTML tag and paste into the quick reply window. It's a little trickier to do if you open the 'add reply' window, you have to switch to the HTML tab and mess with HTML tags to get it to look right. easy enough to do if you have basic understanding of HTML though.
     
    Bud, Jul 23, 2011
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  10. FindnNemo

    FindnNemo Inactive User

    Im gonna try shimming it up on monday...its about 1/8 of an inch off so shouldnt be to bad to do..just hate taking trim work off...ill repost after Im done!
     
    FindnNemo, Jul 23, 2011
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