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Ontario lakeside
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2018 12:16pm
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My 500 gallon watertank is a bit of an eyesore. I plan on cladding it in 1" strips of wood but I don't know where to get straps to wrap around. They would need to be about 12' long. Any ideas? Thanks
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ColdFlame
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2018 12:27pm
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I'd look into the steel bands used for wood-fired hot tubs. From a quick google search:
http://www.redwoodsaunas.com/cedar-hot-tubs-3/replacement-hot-tub-tank-bands/
I'm sure there are many others. Or, you can look into steel cable tension bands - commonly used in shipping. They do require a special tool (unknown cost to me w/o some research).
You'd want to use stainless steel so that it outlasts the wood, but that's a given. 
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ColdFlame
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2018 12:29pm
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Actually; how about stainless steel rope with loops on the end? You could then use a turnbuckle to tension... The big box stores will sell this, and also sell a vinyl coated version too (prevent marring the wood so much if you cared).
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ICC
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2018 01:39pm
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How about a ratchet strap; the endless loop type. Custom made lengths available here in different widths.
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Just
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2018 01:51pm
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Pic please
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2018 03:54pm
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Visit the nearest steel supply house. They probably have thin bar stock that long that you could make work.
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Ontario lakeside
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2018 08:20am
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Thanks for the feedback, I think Im leaning toward the cable turnbuckle method, I would like to use the stainless straps that they use in shipping but it seems that the tool required is expensive and the strapping only comes in large quantities.
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2018 08:28am
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TSC has stainless aircraft cable in 50' rolls fairly inexpensive. You can buy the ubolt connectors to pull tight and secure. They actually have a garage cable replacement kit that comes with cable and 4 fasteners. I think it was about $25.
I'm not sure what shape your tank is but the other idea is to build a 2x2 frame around it then nail or screw your wood strips to the framing.
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2018 08:36am
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I just watched a YouTube video on making metal barrel hoops. From your videos I know you are a handy fellow. It might be something you are able to do.....I wonder if a place like " Metal Supermarket" would carry the hoop metal? They have lots of neat stuff priced reasonably. Or if you can find a blacksmith shop close buy...
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