Please help to fix my crooked stand

Casey8 · #1 03-10-2012, 03:01 AM

I built a crooked stand that was custom made by ME, and please don't ask me for the picture

I was hoping when I let it sit on the carpet and fill up the tank with the water it will be OK, but it is not. One side of the tank is about more than half an inch lower of water than the other side.

I need help from some handyman here, please tell me what to do to make it more levelling without tearing this crooked stand apart to redo it.

The Grizz · #2 03-10-2012, 03:04 AM

Shim the sides that are low with some strips of oak. I suggest oak because it is a very solid wood & will not intend from the stand & tank weight.

Casey8 · #3 03-10-2012, 03:10 AM

Thank you very much for your quick rescue

gregzz4 · #4 03-10-2012, 03:49 AM

I use composite shims from places like Home Depot. In the door department. Man-made, tapered, and will not crush.

Casey8 · #5 03-10-2012, 04:05 AM

I will shop at Home Depot tomorrow and see what the difference in price between oak and composite shims, I am a cheap skate here and no job right now.

The Grizz · #6 03-10-2012, 04:08 AM

If you know it's a 1/2" for sure a small strip of oak might be cheaper then a bunch of composite shim, I don't know for sure cause I have never had to use shims.