simple custom enclosure

[oscar]

i built this over the course of 6 months, but it was in no way that complicated.. i just never had the time to spend on it. the sides and top are melamine shelving. the back and floors are shower board and the floor is supported with a 1" x 2" pine framework. i wanted to use the shower board to try and minimize the weight as well as decrease the chances of the off gassing i have heard about with heating melamine. it seems to have worked cause i carried up a flight of stairs by myself all constructed.

http://www.easternfiredoor.com/nonwork/enclosure01-10july05.jpg

[BallPythonLover]

wow very nice job oscar bravo.
but i would of needed someone to help me carrie it up the stairs i am only 11,lol any way it is gorgeous job well done good luck with what ever you are going to put in them spaces

[peterm15]

nice.. looks good.. whats shower board

[BallPythonLover]

do you see the backing of the cage is a board that looks like it has the the shower back splash i beleave it is called

[BallPythonLover]

its very easy to clean i bealeave it was smart of him to use it very low cost idea

[oscar]

its hardboard, but one side is textured to look like tiles and has a water resistant, if not water-proof, finish. its kinda like a plastic covering. it's about 1/8" thick, maybe 3/16" and costs about $20 for a 4 x 8 sheet. it is perhaps a cheaper alternative, but i used it mostly as way to save weight.