wood tank

[eh1421]

any body ever tried to use 2x12 material for their tank i have a bunch laying around and thought that if i glued it together to make the larger peices using exterior wood glue and dowels or maybe biscuts this would make a really atractive tank that could be sanded and stained to match the wood work in my house

 

[caldera]

This site might help you out i never made a tank with wood i just fool around with cement.

http://home.online.no/~joobjoer/eng_diy/2200litre/2200litres.html

 

[guppy]

I have used 2x12s for above ground ponds but I prefer 2x10 because the 2x12s tend to bow. I use carraige bolts and 4x4 corner posts a well as 2x4 strapping every 3-4". You will want to use a liner.

 

[soren]

it can be done... I would make sure you have LOTS of vertical support in the back/sides to ensure that bowing doesn't occur. Waterproofing 2X12s may also be a bit tricky... I've done plywood before, but 2x12 will be interesting. Keep us informed if you go though with this project... I'd be interesed to see how it turns out.

 

[monsterfishkeeper]

i always wanted to build a partial wood tank

 

[roliva]

Here is my 'plywood tank' I built in May:

http://forums.****************/index.php?showtopic=78955&pid=900651&st=20&#entry900651

 

[roliva]

Forget the link above. I can't seem to get the entire link in.