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holygouda
at Fri Jun 2 11:18:16 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by holygouda ]
Hey,
I just built a cage not too long ago and this is how I did it. I used plywood(some people also like to use melamine). I actually used a maple plywood, even though it more expensive than regular ply, because I wanted it to look nice being in my living room. I built it with a stand that is 5 feet tall so it is raised above my computer desk for the time being(I had to try to save floor space). Because it is so high up, I have doors that open outward on the front. In order to keep the substrate out, I put a little barrier inside the door to hold it in. If you are going to keep the substrate 2 feet deep, it might make more sense to have it open from the top(provided you don't have it lofted way up in the air.)
I used wood glue(for the smaller pieces) and screws. You shouldn't need more than that.
I used plexi for the doors and the've gotten scratched up so glass is probably better
I also used a water sealant on the inside to help prevent or postpone water damage from the moisture.
Make sure you lock it securly, monitors are great escape artists.
Be imaginative, and have fun! The great part about building things is that you can always fix them.
I don't know about desert monitors, but I imagine it would be big enough.
Hope this helps.
(Here's a pic of it. Ignore the mess)
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RE: i am building a cage and need some t - holygouda, Fri Jun 2 11:18:16 2006 