plywood tank

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Jack Dempsey
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Ok this has gone down to finalizing the ]v[onster tank ive been planning out with everyone. 8'x3'x3'. One thing concerning me is how thick should the plywood board be all around the sides and bottom of the plywood tank be? To withstand the water pressure...I will have braces on every corning of the top of the plywood board and on the bottom of the corner of the board. Ok...well this is too much to explain and too much to write about so when i have everything in i'll show the process with pics. If by then i have a good working camera :nilly:. I'll be going to TheHomeDepot to buy the Drylok sealant and some plywood. But first i need to know how thick should the plywood boards be =] I cancelled the concrete tank and instead go with the plywood DIY.
 
Two layers of 3/4" will be the cheapest & safest way to go. Sandwich them with a waterproof glue. Stagger the ends so they overlap when put together.

There is no substitute for bracing.

Dr Joe

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Dr Joe;2016952; said:
Two layers of 3/4" will be the cheapest & safest way to go. Sandwich them with a waterproof glue. Stagger the ends so they overlap when put together.

There is no substitute for bracing.

Dr Joe

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ok great Dr Joe!
 
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