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11-16-12, 03:20 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Yeah I've been looking at windows too. Not much available at Home Depot in the size id like. I might have to make a trip to my glass man and see if he can help out. I really like the shower door idea for, like you said, easy to get in and out. All edges will be applied a foam adhesive that we use at work to seal satellite trap doors.
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11-25-12, 04:19 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Sorry about the delay guys, been having major car issues, first my clutch and gearbox, then my turbo, then starting issues. But she's up an running again, boosting properly. But I ordered a bigger turbo for next week 
I'll be working on the tank this coming weekend. Hope to have the front wall and door frame in. Then it's log hunting time
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11-30-12, 06:38 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
tonight I cleaned up the wiring, I replaced the bare butt connecters with Marine grade connectors, (those top ones jarrich sucked to replace :P) moisture proof. then ran the conduit to the fixtures.
Tomorrow I will be adding my second basking location, and bolting down my logs, and framing my front wall
Illegal or not, flexible conduits work wonders :P
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11-30-12, 07:46 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Hahaha! They are so much easier to work with; I totally agree. Plus it's not like you need to worry about them being crushed inside the enclosure. Nice job man, can't wait to see the finished product in action!
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12-01-12, 07:02 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Second fixture is in, And the front wall is up, I needed wood clamps to pull everything together, so its all just loose still, tomorrow I will fasten it down tight.
But I'm liking the look so far, that whole front opening will be glass. Kind of like a wide screen view :P
I'm not sure how I want to furnish the outside yet... Ideas? Has to be classy 8-)
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12-01-12, 07:10 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Looking very impressive so far.
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12-01-12, 08:18 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Thanks wayne, Making do with what I have at my disposal, it COULD be better, but I'm content lol
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12-02-12, 09:01 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
I love this. LOL. Could put plywood sheets over the outside to make it appear smooth, then paint it black?
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12-02-12, 09:25 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Or you could plywood sheets over then stain it then polyurethane it.
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12-03-12, 09:31 AM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
yeah, I was thinking about sanded fir, or birch plywood, then paint it black.
Or some Black Melamine sheets
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12-03-12, 10:20 AM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
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I love this. LOL. Could put plywood sheets over the outside to make it appear smooth, then paint it black?
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and pack insulation into the gaps, save energy!!!
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12-03-12, 12:38 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
yeah the walls will be insulated wayne
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12-04-12, 07:11 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
Tons of clamping, screwing, unscrewing, clamping, rescrewing, the front wall is bolted down and square for glass
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12-04-12, 08:34 PM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
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yeah the walls will be insulated wayne |
Not that I can ever say this enough, we had a 24 hour power outage, cooler weather and everything. That cage stayed warm enough to support my lizards the whole day.
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12-05-12, 12:40 AM
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Re: DIY: Monitor Enclosure
gotta be one of the BEST enclosures i have ever seen (sorry to others) but wow man, that is great!
cant wait to see finished product.
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