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Naturenut
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 How do you.....

build a tank out of wood and not have it bubble or warp. because i want to build a tank for something that needs 100%ish humidity. any ideas?
thx
05/01/08  06:07pm

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Ty16
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   Message To: Naturenut   In reference to Message Id: 1722480


 How do you.....

polyurethane or some type of epoxy(not the glue).
~Ty~



05/02/08  12:16am

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   Message To: Ty16   In reference to Message Id: 1722878


 How do you.....

you could probably cut all the pieces first .
then coat all the pieces with varnish , or even resin( all sides and edges).
then assemble them , and caulk all joints with a good silicone caulking
you have to make the door seal when it closes too.
05/02/08  08:34am

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   Message To: Naturenut   In reference to Message Id: 1722480


 How do you.....

I’d use (and I have used) West Systems epoxy resin, its designed for sealing boats, mostly marine boats to my knowledge. They have a couple different kinds, the one I use is the 105 epoxy resin with the 205 hardener. I have talked to one of the reps for the company and he said after it cures its completely inert. Its not cheap but its works awesome.



05/02/08  09:09pm


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