livingart Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 i need to move some of the reptiles inside for winter and have run out of indoor enclosures so need to build something went to ITM building supplies and got a 20mm Chipboard sheet and 15mm mdf coversheet both 2440 x 1220mm $5.00 each cut base and back board out of 20mm. base 800mm x 2000mm piece of 50mm x 50mm along back for strength on long edge found a spare glass shelf so cut 15mm for front with cutout for window, child height liquid nails and stainless screws for fixing 2 ends from 15mm cut panels outside and assembled inside found an aluminium security door for the lid but may go for glass, better viewing next is sanding then polyurethane, migh wait until tomorrow as i don't think that will go down well in the fishroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thats looking great livingart - you're a fast worker ! What about considering perspex instead of glass ? Safer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 the peice of glass for the front is toughened i do have some 1m x 1m sheets of safety glass for the lid as well they were $20 each left over bacony panels bought on the auction site thought of perspex as well but would scratch up too quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 that was a steel so finished by lunchtime tomorrow ? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Nice :bounce: I love the way you make use of "stuff" that is lying around / commonly and cheaply available to make great enclosures. Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 nice one, look forward to seeing the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 nice one, look forward to seeing the finished product so do i i like using other peoples left overs it is cheaper lunch time finish would be good, but polyurethane drying between coats, then artificial rockwall, astroturf, heatpads, lights, wiring and the rest of the animals to look after maybe sunday night if i'm locky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 sealed all joins and first coat of polyurethane thought instead of watching the paint dry i would start on the "rockwork" the chainsaw is a wonderful tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 where do u get that nice thick poly from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 it was free too got about 30 square metres of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 looking good,would take me weeks to get to that stage :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquab Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 What happened to your display of "stuffed" creatures that was in that corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 they were too 'stuffed" seriously, they are now back to back between the aros tank and reeves turtles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 there are not enough hours in a day bulldogod 2nd coat of poly dry, 1 more to go painted rockwork your opinions please, what looks best in colouration, this or this striated look poly came from local recycling centre aqutopia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 striated look. definitely striated look. :lol: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 yea striated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 striated look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 right striated it is then back to the painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 so you have to paint all over again? :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 i like the "this" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I think they both look good But my favourite is the first one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 so if i leave them like they are then i will please everyone one of each it is then waiting for batteries to recharge made the heat pads up wiring to do next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Are you making your own heat pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 i am learning something new each day just solder wires on a heat pad, they maintain steady 34 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 What are you doing for ventilation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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