but on a more serious note both Jeff and Mark have very good points.



one other thing that i did want to mention, is that i did make those as a custom build for myself, and its custom for a reason, thats what works for me. im not saying it wont work for someone else, but when designing this i had three main factors, in consideration.



one being my personal capabilitys, having been a woodworker hobbyist, a carpenter for 5 years, and now work as a cabinetmaker, i am more than confident in my skills for this build. no problem there



two being resources... i move from mass to albuquerque two years ago and i left every tool i owned with my father, i now dont have any tools at all. however i do work at a cabinet shop and have access to all of those tools which includes far more than whats needed. so despite having issues with my boss after he did give me permission, i was able to use what i did need.



three being a budget, i looked around at all of the big name cage suppliers to try to get an idea as to how much it would cost to buy then compared that to an estimate of what it would cost to build. well the numbers where like night and day i would be crazy not to build myself..... well after all was said and done... yes i spent FAR more than i first figured, which sucked but at that point there was nothing i could do.





i am not trying to talk you out of building yourself, i did it and i loved it and i am more than supportive and willing to help anyone trying to do the same. my cages came out great and perfect for what i need, but again thats only because they where designed just for that. like i said in a couple of my post here, this isnt the only way to do it might not even be the best way.... its just how i did it, because that what worked for me.



"The cage construction pics shown by saagbay (spelling?) are the result of professional tools - a panel saw, edge banding machine, etc. " (and yest Mark lol spelling is perfect)



this was one thing that Mark said that really made me think. consider the edge banding alone. it took me a half hour to do all my banding, that includes filing corners and wiping everything down, buy the end of the job i put in for over 150 feet of banding! i cant imagine doing that with an iron!!



so dont get overly excited about the first good design you come across, take ideas from it and get other ideas for other designs, then put them all together for a custom build that perfect for you and your resources.



im still willing to help give suggestions answer question and that type of stuff, just remember what worked for me may or may not work for you. this kinda thing takes time i was right where you are for months picking the brains of Mark, Chris, and Jeremy (thanks again guys!) before i settled. i know myself its hard not to get excited and jump right in, but take your time really
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