Plywood top of stand how thick should it be?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Stingray, May 11, 2014.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 4 of 4
  1. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2010
    Messages:
    2,009
    Location:
    Sacramento CA
    You got some beautiful plywood there.
     
    SkyFire, May 16, 2014
    SkyFire, May 16, 2014
    #31

    2. Click Here!

  2. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2008
    Messages:
    1,555
    Location:
    West Midlands,UK
    Thanks guys
    Plywood is very nice, shame the cuts gonna be covered by tank and sump :(
    More pics to come
     
    Stingray, May 16, 2014
    Stingray, May 16, 2014
    #32
  3. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2013
    Messages:
    929
    Location:
    Wesley Chapel Fl
    Sweet.... Nice job. Plywood looks awesome. Cabinet grade stuff huh.
     
    RoloSaez, May 17, 2014
    RoloSaez, May 17, 2014
    #33
  4. Grog

    Grog Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2011
    Messages:
    57
    For strength I like to see something across the back for rigidity (like you did on the side) but you don't really have that much weight and the frame is pretty well built. Luan is fine for the cross bracing of a bookshelf but for a tank support I'd like to see 1/4" ply. Marine ply is quality stuff but not really needed for this.

    Definitely seal the wood, the foam may help rot the wood.
     
    Grog, May 31, 2014
    Grog, May 31, 2014
    #34
Page 4 of 4