Building a new rack.... any ideas? - Page 2

Big Mike · 10-03-02, 10:34 AM

Here is a quick model I made up to illustrate a stick frame with thin pieces for the shelves. The top & sides are 1/2" wood (oak or pine etc.) the interior frame would be 2x2's and the shelves would be whatever. It's similar to the other good ideas. It may need something on the bottom of the shelves to keep the critters from crawling out of the tub on to the shelf but that could be thin material also.

Cornelsworld · 10-03-02, 10:42 AM

Man I have to figure out how to use 3d I should have asked you how to use it when you came to my table on Sunday. Nice to meet you Mike.

Greg

Big Mike · 10-03-02, 11:03 AM

Ya, nice to meet you too. I really liked the beardie enclosure you had there.

Sorry, I didn't have much time to talk 3D. By the end of the day I had driven about 900km. I had hoped to have some time to chat with you and show you some stuff but it didn't happen.

Are you going to be at the Edmonton Show this weekend?

Cornelsworld · 10-03-02, 11:30 AM

No unfortunately my parents are coming down this weekend. I would love to make it up to the Edmonton show to see what its like, but have never had the chance. I would love to show at it too, but my products are a pain to haul all that way and then haul back home at the end of the day. Have fun. My work will reimburse me for taking the 3d course, but I have to pay for it and pass it first, so until I can afford to pay for it up front I will have to wait. Talk to you later.

Greg

Lisa · 10-03-02, 07:22 PM

You might consider using partical board, it's denser and stronger the plywood. also you want to watch what you seal with, many stains and deck sealers can be toxic to the snake. You might want to consider boat paint as it's both waterproof and will provide a nice finish.

Linds · 10-03-02, 09:36 PM

Greg, Mike, and Quervo...that was some great input! Thank you for taking the time to make some diagrams for me

I am not 100% sure on my plan. I like the idea of using the hollow doors, but I have to look into the cost of it. I am considering combining all of your ideas and going from there.

Lisa,
Particle is just melamine sans coating - too heavy and since it isn't sealed it will make me even more ill than melamine does

I like the idea of the marine enamel, however I've heard it is quite costly???

Cornelsworld · 10-04-02, 04:48 PM

Marine Enamel is not too expensive. I think it is under $30.00 / gallon.

Greg