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03-11-05, 04:08 PM
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Plastic cages
If anyone own any plastic style cages, like reptic plastics. Can you drill holes into them. To mount thermometer etc. And to help with air flow.
Jamie
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03-11-05, 04:36 PM
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yes you can drill hole in them, plastic drill easly
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03-11-05, 04:41 PM
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Cool thanks, I just wanted to make sure I didnt screw it up (crack it) or anything..
Thanks Jamie
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03-12-05, 07:53 AM
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Why not use double sided tape (3M) instead of drilling holes?
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03-12-05, 03:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by YoungBuck
Why not use double sided tape (3M) instead of drilling holes?
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Because my boa loves to try and climb onto anything.. And 2 sided tape wont work I tried it first.. lol he just knocks it down.
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03-13-05, 12:58 PM
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Location: texas
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ive had some good luck useing a sodder iron to make holes in my cages iv had a drill crack a few lids
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03-13-05, 01:27 PM
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<b>DON'T</b> use tape! You'll know why the first time you have to peel if off of a snake... and it doesn't peel off easily.
Drill or solder/burn a few holes in the enclosure and use cable ties or twist ties to hold the probe in place. 
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03-13-05, 04:30 PM
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Well I drilled with success, Dont worry Tim no tape in side. I wouldnt want it to get all over him.LOL
Thanks for all the advice guys
Jamie
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03-13-05, 04:37 PM
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When drilling don't press hard or you'll crack the plastic. And make sure the drill bit is sharp. John
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03-13-05, 07:45 PM
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reptic-plastics cages drill trough easly. the plastic is thick, but wont crack at all. molded cages or rubbermaids can crack tough because the plastic is verry thin and verry hard
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03-13-05, 08:51 PM
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Thats what it is, its Reptic-Plastic. Absoluty the best cages Ive seen. I bought it at the last show and love it so far as soon as my collection grows all get a bunch of them. They are awsome Jay
Jamie
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03-23-05, 12:06 AM
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With the brittle plastics like Sterilites use a small, sharp bit to drill a pilot hole. Then use the target size bit (equally sharp) and it will make a smooth clean hole every time.
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