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02-04-15, 06:06 AM
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Sheet PVC at big box store
Some one mentioned recently that Home Depot was carrying 4x8 x 1/2 sheets of PVC, and sure enough our local store has it in stock.
It is white and has a woodgrain finish on one side but the price is right!
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02-04-15, 07:30 AM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
No way.... This just made my day.
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02-04-15, 10:12 AM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
What are you planning to use this for?
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02-04-15, 10:13 AM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
Will they still cut it for you? I might have to get some...
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02-04-15, 10:19 AM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
Cutting it isnt too hard you want to use a fine toothed saw. Large saw teeth will cause chipping and cracking. Still trying to figure out what this will be used for???
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02-04-15, 11:41 AM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
I would think a PVC cage would cost just as much to build as it would to buy won made.
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02-04-15, 12:04 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
But if your going to use a sheet and cut it to make the enclosure what would you use to attach the pieces? Because normal pvc glue is toxic and I wouldnt trust it for my snakes. If using some sort of metal corner bead youre not goin to have the nice sealed edges that you would get with a pre fabricated pvt enclosure. So I'm just trying to understand the benefit of this.
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02-04-15, 12:17 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
You use screws to hold the whole thing together and seal it with aquarium sealant.
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02-04-15, 12:21 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
what would you use for ventalation?
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02-04-15, 12:37 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
Im consider checking to see if my home depot has this as well and comparing if its cheaper to make one or just buy pre fab. As soon as I get a pvc terrarium hello BRB's!
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02-04-15, 01:14 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
Just cut/drill holes in the side.
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02-04-15, 01:17 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
Is pvc glue still poisonous when it dried out? Don't think so bth.
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02-04-15, 01:41 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
Quote:
Originally Posted by David VB
Is pvc glue still poisonous when it dried out? Don't think so bth.
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Good question, and I would tend to think you're right, but I'm not sure what would happen in a warm, humid environment. Especially if a water bowl got spilled. I would use aquarium sealant on the inside and PVC glue on the outside edges.
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02-04-15, 02:47 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
I've used pvc glue quite a bit in the past and have never seen any that are non toxic oso I just wouldnt chance it.
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02-04-15, 05:10 PM
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Re: Sheet PVC at big box store
For a 4 x 2 x 1 you need two sheets plus plexi glass doors and hinges and locks.
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