I'm potentially going to be getting into Woma's and would like to start thinking about caging requirements. I'll likely just build two big 4'x2' footprint cages or something, maybe 18" high.

I'd probably be using 3/4 plywood to build cabinet type cages, or maybe something a bit thinner, but not too thin. If they make something around 5/8ths I'd go with that.

Anyway, my question is this.......



Whats the basic puzzle structure for building a cabinet type?



Is it better to have the sides go the full height or fit the sides between the top and bottom piece?



Ok, I tried to draw a graphic but it doesnt work well. So, I'll go with the math.

If I want the whole cage to have an exterior measurement of 4' across, do I cut the top and bottom to 4 feet, or do I cut them to 3 feet 10.5 inches to allow for 3/4" sides giving me 4" overall?





Then, for sticking it all together, what methods are best to use? Screws (predrilled/countersunk) and glue? I have a biscuit joiner thats been sitting on the shelf unused for over 4 years now. I'd kind of like to break it in.

I also have access to a trim nailer able to shoot 2" trim nails. Should I use some/all/none of these ideas?



I can manage the door and all that jazz, I'd just like the gist of the cabinet portion from folks who have stuck a few together themselves....



Thanx!
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Tom



"The more people I meet, the more I like my snakes"

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• Glue, nails, biscuits, screws..... ? - Guttersnacks, Fri Jul 13 14:38:04 2007
• Long response......................... - bighurt, Fri Jul 13 15:37:50 2007
• RE: Glue, nails, biscuits, screws..... - chris_harper2, Fri Jul 13 15:43:10 2007
• RE: Glue, nails, biscuits, screws..... ? - zach_whitman, Fri Jul 13 15:43:54 2007
• not to much to add - HerpZillA, Fri Jul 13 17:53:12 2007
• RE: not to much to add - Guttersnacks, Fri Jul 13 18:27:41 2007