impur Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I'm putting up my acrylic 60gal cube using the stand i built. I'm not a carpenter by any means, and the stand kind of rocks on my tile floor slightly. I'm leery of using shims because i don't want to create a load point on the tiles which may cause them to crack. Whats the best way to get the stand level? Styro? Foam? Piece of carpet? Or do i just us several shims to spread the weight along them? The tank will sit on a 1/2" piece of foam as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 try rubber feet that works well, ive used 1/2" round ones before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBirkett Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 If your stand is made of wood, grind or file the feet till it stops rockin'. If the tile job is good it shouldn't break if the subfloor was installed properly. I have a 210 on my 18" X 18" tile and no problems. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Here is a picture of the stand, there aren't really any feet to grind or file. Roy wouldn't rubber feet create a load point also? I guess i could use a bunch of them....hmmmm I'm confident in the tile floor. It is level and i did install 1/2" concrete backerboard on my subfloor. The house is only 4 years old so the subfloor is still in perfect condition. It has a top and bottom on it now of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stylaster Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 depending on how much of a gap your looking at, you could also install leveling feet, type that you drill into the bottom of the stand and they are on a threaded screw that you can move up and down. Even easier would be set the stand on a rubber mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 rubber mat is a good idea! Hmm i'll have to check just how large the gap is. I know its not huge, just a few MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Maybe use a combination of window insulating foam strips on the bottom of the stand and then put the entire stand on a rubber mat. Look in to Harbor Frieght for those mats that can be connected together. They are used alot behind counters for people that stand all day long and it reduces stain/stress. I believe they can be cut easily too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Now we are talking, good idea Mike. For some reason the thread got closed so i reopened it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pnkrcklives Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 From the design of the stand I would just use my belt sander and some 80grit paper and make it level. I know its time consuming, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I don't have a belt sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I do! Nice and powerful. I let my daughter ride on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 is the top off level as well? it could just be that the boards warped some while curing and in that case it should regain its level when it has some weight put on it, like 60 gallons of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 How about either some door jamb shims or if it's really bad a cedar siding shingle placed under until it levels off then mark it & cut it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I do! Nice and powerful. I let my daughter ride on it. Cool! Maybe she can cruise on down to my place on it for me to borrow if need be?? (naughty) is the top off level as well? it could just be that the boards warped some while curing and in that case it should regain its level when it has some weight put on it' date=' like 60 gallons of water.[/quote'] Yes the top is level and you might be onto something. The 2x4s were a bit wet when i got them and i'm sure they warped a bit. I could give it a shot and fill the thing up to see exactly how off the stand is. Thanks! How about either some door jamb shims or if it's really bad a cedar siding shingle placed under until it levels off then mark it & cut it off. I have some shims i could use. Its not bad but i'd rather do it right the first time. I suppose several shims in the areas needed would help spread the weight as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What about using an electric hand plane and shaving the bottom to match? That way its supported all the way across. I would try filling it 1st and checking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Fill it and check it you may find it ok. If you do need to plane/sand it give me a yell you could borrow mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks everyone, i'm gonna get some water in it tonight and see how it sits. Will report back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Didn't get a chance to fill er last night should have time tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 The suspense is killing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 haha i'll know tonight! I had to track down the hose fitting for my sink. I don't really wanna carry a 5gal bucket 12 times to fill it (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Still rocks pretty good, i think the cross brace on the bottom must stick out a bit. It seems to rock back and forth on it. So i'm gonna try to borrow a belt sander and sand it down flat n level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Still rocks pretty good' date=' i think the cross brace on the bottom must stick out a bit. It seems to rock back and forth on it. So i'm gonna try to borrow a belt sander and sand it down flat n level.[/quote'] Sounds like an easy enough fix. Just a little time consuming. Glad it wasn't something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Went to work sanding down the bottom with Franklins belt sander (thanks Franklin!) Got it totally flat and brought it back in. Looks like my tiles are not a uniform depth, some are 1/32"-1/16" or so off which is causing some of the rocking. I hit up Harbor Freight for that foam matting they sell but they are out until tuesday, so i hope to pick that up tuesday after work and give it a shot. If the stand sits on it without rocking and is level i'll be moving forward to the plumbing on wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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