Grab a pencil, ruler, and some atomizers. Lay them like so. This will help you get a feel for how many will fit on your shelf and what spacing is needed between them. Then make 3/4 of an inch mark on both edges of shelf and using another shelf as straight edge draw a line down the center.
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How do I get Started with a tank stand?
Getting started: The stand has to be sized to fit the tank, so the first decision is the type of tank. I used an older galvanised iron one. Even when retired from it's original purpose, a galvanised iron tank can be repaired and reused.
Can a tank stand be used as a model?
The following photographic record is of a tank stand I built recently for the garden and, with a few improvements, can be used as a model. Getting started: The stand has to be sized to fit the tank, so the first decision is the type of tank. I used an older galvanised iron one.
Is it hard to build a water tank stand?
tutorial for building a water tank stand Build your own tank stand It may be a little time consuming, but it's really not too difficult. The following photographic record is of a tank stand I built recently for the garden and, with a few improvements, can be used as a model. Getting started:
How to hold tank on tank flange?
The washer used to get a good grip on the tank flange is a coin. Which is nice; money actually doing something useful and, as a bonus, in a rather difficult position to be pinched. If the tank you have chosen is molded then you'll be relying on the weight of water below the outlet extension pipe, or some cunning plan, to hold the tank in place.
mcmike77cz Senior Member ECF Veteran
Well I have more and more vape staff and I started to think how to keep my atomizers save on one place. Small stand (holder) for a single atty costs about 2 usd. So I made little video with HOW TO make really nice stand your self. You will need some plank, saw, drill tool, sand paper, some paint or stain.
OlderNDirt Ultra Member ECF Veteran
Shortly after starting vaping, I bought a vape stand for my stuff. I quickly found some of my stuff would not fit in the stand and a lot of the "slots" went unused. I needed to come up with something specifically for my needs.
MikeADore Ultra Member ECF Veteran
Well I have more and more vape staff and I started to think how to keep my atomizers save on one place. Small stand (holder) for a single atty costs about 2 usd. So I made little video with HOW TO make really nice stand your self. You will need some plank, saw, drill tool, sand paper, some paint or stain.
mcmike77cz Senior Member ECF Veteran
Nice job. I'm neither creative nor handy, but I enjoy watching folks do projects like this.
Volition Full Member
For drilling holes with flat bottom that are cleaner then the spade type drill bits. Do a search for forstner bits.
Darth Omerta Ultra Member ECF Veteran
That looks similar to what Im trying to do. Are those slots to fit only the 510? If so what size drill bit did you use? 7mm?
SteveS45 Moved On ECF Veteran
I used a 1/4 inch for the holes because I wanted a looser fit as previous stands the e-Liquid swelled the wood and they got tighter and I was allowing for the Polyurethane.
Can you blow away an empty galvanised iron tank?
Once everything looks to be in the right place then the boards can easily be removed. Now, an empty tank can blow away...
Can you find a tank on Trademe?
An advert in a rural newspaper wanted column might be a good start. Yes, you might find a tank on Trademe as well! One point to watch is that, here in NZ at least, a tank stand is a building.
Can a galvanised iron tank be repaired?
I used an older galvanised iron one. Even when retired from it's original purpose, a galvanised iron tank can be repaired and reused. If in a very poor state, it can probably be plastered inside. An advert in a rural newspaper wanted column might be a good start.
