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  1. 13th April 2007, 04:09 PM #1
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    Default Im a newbie and I need help

    Hey All,
    I am new to this site and I must say I am pretty average when it comes to making anything with wood.

    I am wanting to make a fish tank rack that will hold 4 fish tanks but I am at a bit of a loss where to start and what I will need, I also need to know the best joints to use when making something like this.

    This is the type of rack I am wanting to make but for smaller tanks:
    http://www.sydneycichlid.com/content/?page_id=108

    I have no idea how to do rebate joints or anything else really so all help is appreciated

    Adam
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    G'day Adam,
    Welcome to the mad house of fun. I'm know expert to wood working either but I do enjoy the challange. The link is fairly descriptive and it looks like an excellent project for the budding novice, the thing is that It would hard to explain any better than whats already in the link and the photos that go with it. If you intend to do more projects in the future(It can be addictive, so be warned ) you may want to look at a local TAFE for basic woodwork class, as a ton of theory is worth an ounce of practical. Enjoy
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    If you wanted to, you could make up something like that only using 90 degree cuts and no joinery at all, but it would use more timber.

    The joints they have used there are called housing joints. You can make them as they suggest with a circular saw, but this might not be the best method for you if you haven't used one before. They can also be made with a handsaw.
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    Get the tools for the job, even cheap tools are better than busting yourself without them.
    The difference between work and play is having the right tools!
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    Quote Originally Posted by flippinchippin View Post
    Get the tools for the job, even cheap tools are better than busting yourself without them.
    ooo, flippinchippin, them's fightin words around here. (but I agree with them)

    Gore, like squashedfrog1 said, those pics are pretty good.
    Make a start and post some pics here as you go and people will tell you if you are getting it right.

    you could always check out the library for a bit more theory on those joints if you dont understand the pics in that link. some books really do explaine things well.
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    I missed an important point,
    with fishtanks make sure all the weight is supported directly by wood on wood. Thats where the rebates come in to it. The horizontal pieces sit on the vertical pieces. The bolts are there only to hold the wood together, not to take any weight.

    here is another site with a lot of explanation;

    http://www.arbreptiles.com/cages/75g_stand/index.shtml
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