I'd bet none of you would buy one though. I added up all of the materials. Glass $24,Glass Track $10,Door pulls $6,Full Sheet 3/4" Oak Ply $45,Brass Hinges $6,Latch for lid $4,Vinyl Flooring $4,Paint/Stain/Polyurethane $2,Brads $.50,RHP $120,Deck Lights $20,Wires for lights $10,PVC piping & connections for humidity $12,Floor adhesive & silicone for seams $2,Humidifier $28,Thermostat $15,Temp/humidity gauge $20.

Add all that up and you'll get $328.50. Now, to make it worth my while I would need to get around $15 an hour. Even the security guards at the base gate get this. I figure it's way less than normal for a skilled trade. The cage took me about 10-12 hours to make. So take $328, add $165, you get right around $500. You want it shipped? Granted, the finish on this thing is unbelievable but I would not look at this cage and think, I'd pay $500 for that easy! Then again, I'm a cheap skate and can make it.

I looked for a small light fixture that would mount to the ceiling but not take up allot of room. These are metal, sealed deck lights from Lowe's $10 each. I was thinking of painting them and the panel but if something went wrong they'd be more difficult to return. Thanx for the feedback.
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DZ

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