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03-10-2012, 02:01 AM
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Please help to fix my crooked stand
I built a crooked stand that was custom made by ME, and please don't ask me for the picture
 I was hoping when I let it sit on the carpet and fill up the tank with the water it will be OK, but it is not. One side of the tank is about more than half an inch lower of water than the other side. I need help from some handyman here, please tell me what to do to make it more levelling without tearing this crooked stand apart to redo it. 
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#2
03-10-2012, 02:04 AM
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Shim the sides that are low with some strips of oak. I suggest oak because it is a very solid wood & will not intend from the stand & tank weight.
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03-10-2012, 02:49 AM
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I use composite shims from places like Home Depot. In the door department. Man-made, tapered, and will not crush.
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03-10-2012, 03:08 AM
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If you know it's a 1/2" for sure a small strip of oak might be cheaper then a bunch of composite shim, I don't know for sure cause I have never had to use shims.
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#7
03-10-2012, 03:12 AM
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12 pack of shims is $3.00
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#8
03-10-2012, 03:15 AM
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or I have few left over pcs that you have have
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03-10-2012, 03:16 AM
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Quote:
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Feed the bear goodies, make a new friend, don't feed the bear............... 8' - 165gal Reef DIY LED's Build 2012 Nano Contest Winner Febuary 2013 POTM Winner 300 gal + 60 gal Complete DIY Build
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03-10-2012, 03:16 AM
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Maybe a little less than half inch or maybe more, I am blind with milimeters. But I think it is not a big deal compared with an half inch difference right now. I don't want the stand to collapse one day. I will go with oak if it is cheaper.
Last edited by Casey8; 03-10-2012 at 03:23 AM.
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