DIY - Tank Stand
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remember the fundamentals of framing is the same in wood framing as it is in steel.
your inherent weak points are at the joints, but properly joined, the joints should actually be stronger than the length itself.
with wood
your inherent weak points are at the joints, but properly joined, the joints should actually be stronger than the length itself.
with wood
- always pre-drill / countersink - splitting the wood really compromises the strength. it technically still holds, but the strength isn't there anymore.
- use appropriate screws - they're not all created equal. drywall screws are cheap and go in (relatively) easily, but do not have the same shear strength as actual wood screws.
- be careful of knots
I built mine from scratch earlier this year. I pasted a few pictures below. I strongly recommend picking up a Kreg Jig, made the process much easier. Happy to answer any questions you may have!
Looks like you've made some great progress and it appears you did a great job of making sure the load is transferred to the base. Have you been using wood glue in your joints? Make sure to do that going forward if you haven't as it great improves the strength of the stand. Wood glue properly applied is more important than the screws, which to some extent only serve to hold the wood together until the glue bond is complete.
I've heard having a miter saw/chop saw makes the job much easier than using a table saw, even if you aren't doing any true miter cuts. I used one but also wish I had a table saw for ripping bigger pieces of ply. A skill saw was also handy to have but not required.
I've heard having a miter saw/chop saw makes the job much easier than using a table saw, even if you aren't doing any true miter cuts. I used one but also wish I had a table saw for ripping bigger pieces of ply. A skill saw was also handy to have but not required.
