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04-08-14, 09:54 AM
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Building some new cages
Got 8 more 4 x 3 x 14" in place and ready for growing BlackHeaded Pythons.
I'm planning on making another 8 in a few more weeks. Got animals growing and, need a place to put em. haha.
These are made of melamine (yes they are heavy! haha) but, I'm not planning on moving them once they're set. For the price I can build one cage (65 bucks)...they've lasted me about 12 years before they need any kind of repairing....and for that price, just throw em away and build new ones. lol.
Here's a shot of how I make the tracking for the sliding glass. Just route a piece of 2 x 1 melamine and paint.
Cheers,
D
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04-08-14, 10:15 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
Those are very nice stacks of caging.
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04-08-14, 10:39 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
Wow, that looks serious.
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04-08-14, 10:51 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
Wow! That's a nice snake room.
Great work on the cages, looking good. Just goes to show that a melamine cage can last if done correctly.
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04-08-14, 11:33 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
Awesome work and snake room! I'm jealous!
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04-08-14, 02:39 PM
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Re: Building some new cages
very nice 
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04-08-14, 02:43 PM
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Re: Building some new cages
Really, 65$ ? I was lookin at 100$ Before we found an old desk to turn into an enclosure lol looks awesome!
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04-08-14, 04:27 PM
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Re: Building some new cages
Impressive!! I can't wait to see pictures of them all filled
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04-08-14, 05:37 PM
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Re: Building some new cages
Amazing snake room setup. I would love to have a setup like that someday
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04-09-14, 12:07 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
Very nice!
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04-09-14, 07:06 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
Cheers everyone and thanks.
Quote:
Originally Posted by drumcrush
Really, 65$ ? I was lookin at 100$ Before we found an old desk to turn into an enclosure lol looks awesome!
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Here's the breakdown....
4 x 8 sheet of melamine will make one 48 x 28 x 13 cage. 38.95 (Home depot) I even have them make the cuts for me. And I fine tune on my table saw at shop.
Two 9 1/2" x 24"..... 5/8th glass 7.50 each (have to go to local glass cutter....not lowes or home depot)
Ceramic Light fixture (1.25)
6 foot extension cable (1.85)
And some waterproof sealer for the seems (2.45)
That's it.
D
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04-09-14, 07:13 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
What waterproof sealer do you use?(brand)
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04-09-14, 07:18 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792
What waterproof sealer do you use?(brand)
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Anything really .....tub and tile sealer works great. Also...outside window sealer works good....all the same.
D
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04-09-14, 07:21 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
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Originally Posted by Derek Roddy
Cheers everyone and thanks.
Here's the breakdown....
4 x 8 sheet of melamine will make one 48 x 28 x 13 cage. 38.95 (Home depot) I even have them make the cuts for me. And I fine tune on my table saw at shop.
Two 9 1/2" x 24"..... 5/8th glass 7.50 each (have to go to local glass cutter....not lowes or home depot)
Ceramic Light fixture (1.25)
6 foot extension cable (1.85)
And some waterproof sealer for the seems (2.45)
That's it.
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Sweet, I will have to keep that in mind for the next time I make an enclosure  thanks!
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-Kyle
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04-09-14, 07:35 AM
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Re: Building some new cages
I'll scan my diagram sheet for you later....so, you can see the exact measurements.
D
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