A work in progress - Page 2

LarryS · 11-26-13, 08:27 PM

Installed the lights and angle brace to keep the top from flexing.

The LED lights fit flush in the ceiling of the cage. The cage is upside down.

The wire is completely concealed inside the cage body.

And comes out the back.

Getting close now. Once the door building jigs are built we can blow out the other five cages. I can't wait to see them all stacked up!

LarryS · 01-14-14, 09:17 PM

We finally finished the first 4x 1 x 2 cage!

Now that all of the jigs, fixtures and templates are built we should be able to make the rest of the stack in short order.

First though we are going to build a cage for his grandson, I understand he is getting exited about it. It will be just like the one pictured above but divided.

mclund · 01-15-14, 12:12 AM

Wow..what an awesome looking cage...oh wait...that's my cage. Yes I am the one in Larry's pictures.

KORBIN5895 · 01-15-14, 01:24 AM

I am impressed.

formica · 01-15-14, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LarryS

We finally finished the first 4x 1 x 2 cage!

Now that all of the jigs, fixtures and templates are built we should be able to make the rest of the stack in short order.

First though we are going to build a cage for his grandson, I understand he is getting exited about it. It will be just like the one pictured above but divided.

nice work

kelzerman · 01-15-14, 07:41 AM

Good work!! I respect a true carpenter who still uses templates and jigs. CNC machining is taking their place.

mclund · 01-16-14, 09:12 PM

Well here it is in use. Only 5 more to finish off the room.

red ink · 01-16-14, 09:26 PM

Fantastic work mate... those set up looks tops.

LarryS · 03-02-14, 06:37 PM

Back to work on Matt's stack. Two more to go!

sharthun · 03-02-14, 07:28 PM

Awesome enclosures!! Excellent workmanship!

IW17 · 03-02-14, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryS

Thanks formica!

We were going to build a couple of heater bars for bending but the heat gun works so well we just stuck with it.

I like working with acrylic but it is a PIA! Ever since we built a slant front cage out of plywood years ago I have wanted to do one out of black acrylic with a clear front.

I always liked the look of this. We made it for a raffle prize at the local conservation center.

So many projects so little time.....

I see these slant fronts from time to time. Is there a purpose behind this, or is it just aesthetics? Great work by the way. This would be such a cool addition to the hobby.

LarryS · 03-03-14, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IW17

I see these slant fronts from time to time. Is there a purpose behind this, or is it just aesthetics? Great work by the way. This would be such a cool addition to the hobby.

It was just our version of a Neodesha slant front. It's not really practical because of the odd size for multiple cage stacking.
We pictured it as a sole display cage in someone's BR or such.

I just like the lines of the cage. It's my favorite cage that we have built to date.

**EL Ziggy** · 03-03-14, 04:49 PM

Awesome enclosures guys. I'm very impressed with the craftsmanship. I'll take 3 of those

IW17 · 03-03-14, 06:22 PM

Ok gotcha. I wasn't sure how that would work since it's such an odd shape. But it would be a cool application if you had a spot to have several lined up with no need to stack.

LarryS · 05-27-14, 03:25 PM

We finally finished the stack of cages in Matts room.