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Old 08/15/2004, 10:49 PM
RicoJ RicoJ is offline
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Looking for a DIUY tank calculator.

A while back ago I found a tank calculator where you would enter the dimension of the tank you want to build and the calculator will tell you what size you should cut your pieces to. Does anyone know of this calculator?

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Old 08/15/2004, 11:14 PM
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Check GARF.org there is one on there somewhere
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Old 08/16/2004, 12:05 AM
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Look for the DIY part of the garf website...
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Old 08/16/2004, 12:11 AM
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Thanks guys!! Exactly what I was looking for!
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Old 08/16/2004, 12:27 PM
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While a calculator is a great step in helping to figure it out, you should never blindly trust it. Before you start cutting or building, you need to have a complete understanding of how the pieces will fit together, and know exactly what size they need to be. Also, be sure that you know the exact size/thickness of the material you will be using.
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Old 08/16/2004, 12:45 PM
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Also, be sure that you know the exact size/thickness of the material you will be using.
Exactamundo, I built my stand to the exact dimensions i had drawn. Only thing is when I wrapped the edge with 1x6 cherry, I was 1.5 inches too large - I never accounted for the thickness of the 3/4 oak plywood on both ends. Noobe mistake, wish I'd stop making it over and over.
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