welding up the frames that will hold the chicken wire





frames completed and squared perfectly





cutting the side supports





all four cut to length





welding frames to side supports (legs)





more welding





more welding....the weights are used to keep the metal from walking (when welding the opposite side of the weld will always tend to creep out...that's why it's best to always tack weld everything then weld with a full bead)





frames welded in place





everything squared





test fitting the screens and the tubs





screens in place





another pic of the screens





angle iron for the slots (i found out that none of the tubs are an exact copy, some have more flashing then others, but with builind multiple racks i figured out that 2cm is enough space for that model tub)





caster for the rack ( the nut is welded to the strip, the strip will be cut and welding to the bottom of the supports, the well will be able to be screwed in and out at any time)





screens done, angle iron welding in, tubs in place





fresh coat of alum colored paint





close up of the paint





watering system installed (all tubing is within the one support leg, thus allowing ease of movement and freedom of not catching onto anything





close up of watering system





another close up





another close up





drain for the system





and finally up and running







i made this rack several years ago, my newer racks have evolved a bit but still the same concept. this rack can push out 250+ rats per month.



let me know what you think



Pitoon

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