My Drylok on Osb 90 gallon tank w/pictures

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ilikewomen

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Hello everyone,my name is Erik P. (ilikewomen) and i have made several of this tanks,but smaller. I finally decided to bite the bullet and make a 90 (48X24x18). You guys might think buying a tank this small would be a better alternative,but you will be surprized.
Item list:
1 gallon latex drylok-$21 (i had it already)
4x8 1/2in OSB(precut)-$8.44
1 liquid nails- $1.50 somethin
1 pound box of 2 in drywall screws-dont remember,ive had these since like 2001.
total- $30.94 (technically 9.94, since ive had the drylok for like 6 months and already used half.)
I already had all the tools (i finished my basement so it was like required i guess)
I know some of the cuts are wrong,but the Home depot guy cut it so its his fault. It still went together nicely.

Pictures:

Precut OSB and some Corner clamps:



Clamped and ready to go:





Back screwed on:





Done (the clamp is clamping a wood chip to the board):



I will start again in a bit,the liquid nails hasnt dried.
 
what y using to brase it together
 
jjdsplace;1973280; said:
what y using to brase it together
Just a top brace,i dont think i need anything around the outside,or maybe i do? Id like more opinions before putting a frame on it.
 
This is my 90 gallon 0sb tank i hope the drylok works better than the marine epoxy paint that i used.

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It will,trust me. Drylok has been proven by me and other people.
 
For bracing ive decided to use a euro brace in the inside.Post pics later.
 
I dont know about OSB, I think it might be a little flimsy.

I noticed in your other thread you said OSB is stronger then Ply Wood, which isnt true... it maybe cheaper than ply wood but not stronger.
 
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