520 gallon plywood tank

[Leebtattoos]

What kind of screws are you using?

 

[Leebtattoos]

What kind of screws are you using?

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[1000ninja]

How did you put the lid/brace on? Did you just screw it straight down into the tank?

 

[Leebtattoos]

Yes. I'll take better pics tomorrow for you. It's a full sheet of 3/4 plywood with two 30x30" access windows cut out.

How did you put the lid/brace on? Did you just screw it straight down into the tank?

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[Leebtattoos]

I got it pretty full bit decided to stop for now. Just because I have plenty of other work to do before I can really decorate or get going on that stuff of the tank. I just really wanted to test the leaks. If in the morning it is dry, I'll add enough to test all glass seams. It's an anxious excitement at this point haha

 

[Leebtattoos]

How did you put the lid/brace on? Did you just screw it straight down into the tank?

Well this is a photo before screwed it in, but you get the idea on the lid/brace

 

[1000ninja]

Did you use fiberglass cloth for your seams? Are there any good guides on using it? I’m starting my plywood tank soon and that’s the only part I’m nervous about. I’ve never worked with it before.

 

[Leebtattoos]

Ye

Did you use fiberglass cloth for your seams? Are there any good guides on using it? I’m starting my plywood tank soon and that’s the only part I’m nervous about. I’ve never worked with it before.

yes I did. Pond armor had YouTube videos as well as several diy builders. I mostly followed diy Kings design and watched the pond armor videos to make sure I did the liner and seams to their recommendations.

 

[1000ninja]

Ye

yes I did. Pond armor had YouTube videos as well as several diy builders. I mostly followed diy Kings design and watched the pond armor videos to make sure I did the liner and seams to their recommendations.

Ok cool thanks. Think I just found what you were talking about. 4 part series..

 

[1000ninja]

Did you use a table saw for all your cuts? Jig saw for the viewing panel? I’m trying to decide if I want to use a skill saw and a guide for straight cuts or fork over the money for a table saw. Just trying to figure everything out before i start buying stuff. I’m doing a 360 gallon.

How much did you spend on screws? I saw you were using the ones that don’t require pre drilling.


Thanks