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Cosmo in new cage

hello,

that is a beautiful cage and its exactly what iv been looking to build for by bp. would you happen to have plans or a cut list for it. just wondering

awsome cage and awsome snake

RV
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Corns
0.0.1 03' Amel
0.0.1 03' Normal
Ball python
0.0.1 03' (6 months) normal

Thanks for the compliment on the cage and Cosmo. Unfortunately, I don’t have a cut-list or plan. However, I highly recommend that you get a pretty good plan on paper before you construct your cage. I originally had a basic plan that was not well thought out and so I deviated from it drastically as I built the cage due to several design errors for which I hadn’t accounted. As I was originally going to stain the cage, I built the base cabinet of plywood with solid wood trim attached with biscuits and glue and mitered corners. All exposed plywood edges were finished in this fashion. The base cabinet minus the doors was then stained to match my cherry bedroom furniture and I then decided that I did not like the look of the oak stained so darkly. This made the top quite a bit easier as I no longer had to worry about plywood edges that would just be painted. Moral: Have a good plan so you don’t cause extra work for yourself. Also, after I had built the base, I brought it inside to stain (then paint) and started the actual cage, all the while changing the plan as I went. When I brought the cage inside and placed it on the base, the two pieces were so different in design that they looked horrible together, so that created more work as I had to modify the base and top to compliment each other a little better. Simple design errors from a novice builder. Anyway, I got to learn how to use my router and biscuit joiner. Good luck on your project. Remember, if you like the look of paint rather than stain, it can make your project much simpler.

thanxs for the info. i to am new and kinda inexperenced withg the whole cage building thing, lol that ought to make it interesting.

Rv
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Corns
0.0.1 03' Amel
0.0.1 03' Normal
Ball python
0.0.1 03' (6 months) normal

Needed for snake cage
Here is my list of materials for a 3' by 2' by 2' (36" by 24" by 22.5" inside) cage. It is for my BP.

1- 4' by 8' 3/4 inch plywood cut into-4 pieces that are 3' by 2' and 2 that are 2' by 2'
a)one of the 3' by 2' needs to have a hole/square cut out that measures 32" by 20"
b)one of the 3' by 2' needs to have a hole/square cut out that measures 24" by 12" two inches away from the side
c)one of the 3' by 2' needs to have a hole/square cut out that measures 11" by 11" three inches away from side
4-22.5" 2 by 2's
1- 1 gal to of water based polyurethane
1- 2 large paint brushes
1- piece linoleum measuring 34 1/2" by 24" (cut so shape around 2 by 2's)
2- piece linoleum measuring 24 by 12" (cut so shape around 2 by 2's)
2- piece linoleum measuring 36" by 12" (cut so shape around 2 by 2's)
2- plastic sliding glass door tracks measuring 36" long
2- pieces of 1/4 inch glass measuring 20" by around 22"
1- Large bottle of Liquid Nails
2- Identical drill bit and a box of matching screws
1- Piece Hardware cloth measuring 13" by 13"

First After getting the wood cut i will Coat them with 3 coats of polyurethane.
Then i will attach the 2 by 2's onto the bottom piece with liquid nails then screws.
Then I will place the linoleum on the cage and securing it with a little liquid nails.
Then I will place the sliding door track on the top and bottom. Then i will cover the holes (except the larget one) with hardware cloth.
Then i will install the front, back, top, and one side.
Then i will put the glass in and finally the last side.
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0.1 "Tremper" looking Albino Leopard gecko (Lex)
0.0.1 tiger crested gecko (peachs)
1.1 Feral cats that we adopted (Fuzzy, and Bear)

Good luck with your cage. You know, I used to use 2 x 2 wood beams for a carcass on which to nail my plywood until I learned that I didn't need them if I was using 3/4in plywood. For me, it seems a bit easier not to use them. Either way, again, good luck. It sounds like you have your cage well thought out.

The reason im gonna use the 2 by 2's is because im not measuring it exactly so it fits perfect. If i didn't use the 2 by 2's the corners would be very week. It is easier that way. Also, if i stack another cage on top it will support it better.
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0.1 "Tremper" looking Albino Leopard gecko (Lex)
0.0.1 tiger crested gecko (peachs)
1.1 Feral cats that we adopted (Fuzzy, and Bear)