Wood

[cqdesigns89]

Should I use treated 2x4's r not for my stand

 

[powderhound]

I've never used treated lumber in any of my stands.

 

[davocean]

No and I would not, it is a copper based treatment.

 

[pikachusalad]

I wouldn't use treated either. All covered in chemicals and whatnot... You're going to paint (or stain and seal) it, right?

 

[woodnaquanut]

Should I use treated 2x4's r not for my stand

No
No
NO!

If your stand is wet enough to need the rot resistance of PT, you have more problems than the stand being wet!

 

[super_steve85]

I agree with everyone else. Not necessary because it won't be getting constantly wet, contains chemicals you don't need, and those chemicals will eat up all of your fasteners that aren't hot-dipped galvanized. Plus, it's ugly.

 

[cqdesigns89]

Wood

Is it fine to use pine 2x4 and 2x6 or do I need to use oak

 

[SGT_York]

pine is great.

 

[SloppyJ]

I just got the typical 2x4 studs and my local big box store.

 

[davocean]

Is it fine to use pine 2x4 and 2x6 or do I need to use oak

Pine or doug fir, I use the kiln dried 2x4's, usually very clean and straight, free of spike knots.

 

[PhantomAce]

I used overlapped 1x4 "furring strips". Worked out great for me.

 

[cqdesigns89]

Wood

Hey devocean should I use 1/4 plywood or the 1/2 ply to skin the stand

 

[SloppyJ]

I used 3/4". You can use whatever you want but I wouldn't go less than 1/2".

 

[davocean]

I used 3/4". You can use whatever you want but I wouldn't go less than 1/2".

My thoughts as well.

 

[leveldrummer]

Hey devocean should I use 1/4 plywood or the 1/2 ply to skin the stand

To skin a stand build out of 2x4 and 2x6 you can go as thin as you want. The pine supports all the weight, it gets very little support from the plywood skin, the skin is only for decoration. you can easily skin in 1/4" veneer without any issues.

 

[davocean]

To skin a stand build out of 2x4 and 2x6 you can go as thin as you want. The pine supports all the weight, it gets very little support from the plywood skin, the skin is only for decoration. you can easily skin in 1/4" veneer without any issues.

1/4" has a tendency to flex or warp.

 

[SloppyJ]

I based my decision on durability not structural support. Good point, it does warp too. If you're staining the stand, you would want to sand it down. The veneer on 1/4" is tiny and brittle. Honestly I couldn't find any decent wood and ended up using 3/4" A/C pine.

 

[sleepydoc]

No
No
NO!

If your stand is wet enough to need the rot resistance of PT, you have more problems than the stand being wet!

+100!

The chemicals in treated wood are toxic. It's actually recommended for people to wear a mask when sawing the wood - do you really want that around your fish?

Another reason not to use treated wood - it's all very wet and will tend to shrink & warp more as it dries.

 

[cqdesigns89]

Wood

Thanks I might use 1/2 if I can find it if not I'll just go with the 3/4. Thanks again guys for all the help with my ?

 

[sleepydoc]

Just make the whole stand out of plywood and skip all the 2x4s - they have a tendency to warp too.