start to my diy 480 gallon timber pond (not finished)
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step 2 is done.
i made a template for the holes out of plywood.
2" in from end and then centered the other way.
use a 1/2" paddle bit.
mark one side of template "end" or an arrow so you know what side goes to the end of the board.
then go to town tracing the hole on every end and in the middles.
just keep the template centered and flush with the end.
then drill with the 1/2" bit.
then use a bigger paddle bit or hole saw bit like i did.
make it a bit bigger then your washers.
just drill in around a half inch to an inch,or the depth of your nuts
you want it in enough to be able to thread it on good.
reason you have to notch it out like this is the all thread is 24" and the pond is 24".
so to get the nuts on it has to be like in the pic.
just do this part on the top 2 boards and the bottom 2.
oh and start your wood long ones first like mine so the weights on the long end.
and in one pic the wood was split when i got it
step 3
i bought 2 pieces of 6', 1/2" all thread rod.
had to cut it to 24" lengths.
i think it can be bought 24" but might cost more and make sure its at least 24".
i made a template for the holes out of plywood.
2" in from end and then centered the other way.
use a 1/2" paddle bit.
mark one side of template "end" or an arrow so you know what side goes to the end of the board.
then go to town tracing the hole on every end and in the middles.
just keep the template centered and flush with the end.
then drill with the 1/2" bit.
then use a bigger paddle bit or hole saw bit like i did.
make it a bit bigger then your washers.
just drill in around a half inch to an inch,or the depth of your nuts
you want it in enough to be able to thread it on good.
reason you have to notch it out like this is the all thread is 24" and the pond is 24".
so to get the nuts on it has to be like in the pic.
just do this part on the top 2 boards and the bottom 2.
oh and start your wood long ones first like mine so the weights on the long end.
and in one pic the wood was split when i got it
step 3
i bought 2 pieces of 6', 1/2" all thread rod.
had to cut it to 24" lengths.
i think it can be bought 24" but might cost more and make sure its at least 24".
above post,the nuts can stick out of the wood a little if you can get the nuts on.
you will see why after plywood.
on to step 4
put it together like a puzzle.
and its hard to bang on wood quietly "dang 10:30 noise ordinance"
just have to bang the all thread up and bolt it up later.
heres a flip book for ya
everyone up to speed?
you will see why after plywood.
on to step 4
put it together like a puzzle.
and its hard to bang on wood quietly "dang 10:30 noise ordinance"
just have to bang the all thread up and bolt it up later.
heres a flip book for ya
everyone up to speed?
just got done banging on it.
got it all tight.
used a socket wrench to tighten.
and yes you have to notch it out for the washers and nuts.
i stood it on its side to bang on it "most people should be able to flip it on there own".
next step is plywood.
got it all tight.
used a socket wrench to tighten.
and yes you have to notch it out for the washers and nuts.
i stood it on its side to bang on it "most people should be able to flip it on there own".
next step is plywood.
this is turning out great!, Good job man, good call on the foam between the ply and liner, good inulation value, you will want a 2000 gph pump for a 500 gallon pond, Imm gonna guess you paid about......$250 so far, am i right?
contact this guy, he has awsome prices, and producte, just let him know what you need.
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I got my two 8000gph pumps from him, i delt with him a fet times, drop my name and he might give you a deal...
contact this guy, he has awsome prices, and producte, just let him know what you need.
http://feedback.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=brent661
I got my two 8000gph pumps from him, i delt with him a fet times, drop my name and he might give you a deal...
ok you've stacked the logs. now how do you line it?
GOD! this is better than going to the movies!
GOD! this is better than going to the movies!
