Along the line of the sweater/blanket boxes. How do you ventilate? I have tried drilling holes in the side, but I wind up making many cracks. I have been using a cut-off wheel on my Dremel roto-tool to cut out a section of the lid. I then use my hot glue gun to attach 1/4" hardware cloth. On some I have cut 1 x 2 lumber and screwed into that through the bottom of the lid.
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sweater/blanket box ventilation
david2donna
Sep 23, 2005 10:08 AM
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chris_harper2
Sep 23, 2005 10:22 AM
I use a decent quality titanium bit and don't have any problems. Many on this forum recommend a Unibit, which I agree is the best choice, albeit also the most expensive. But you'll likely use it for other household projects so it's worth it.
Unibits are sold near drill bits, are typically titanium colored, and shaped like an Xmas tree.
I drilled holes in Lexan with a Unibit and it does work very well. I recommend you pick up one that is more narrow.
David2donna
Sep 23, 2005 12:22 PM
OK, will get Unibit at Lowes. I should have asked earlier: What would you advise for size of holes and how many (in a blanket box). Would you put the holes on the ends, sides, or both? I am keeping 2 corksnakes, 1 King, and 2 milks, all in separate shoe boxes now, but they will grow.
chris_harper2
Sep 23, 2005 12:25 PM
>>What would you advise for size of holes and how many (in a blanket box).
Not really possible to answer. Depends on several factors specific to the room/location where these boxes will sit.
In general, I usually add too much vs. too little ventilation.
kingsnaken
Sep 24, 2005 08:22 AM
To poke holes, I heat up a small piece of metal, a little bigger than a metal coat hanger. This pushes right through the plastic, and it makes a clean hole. You do the holes to whatever size you need. Derek
Randall_Turner
Sep 23, 2005 01:04 PM
Instead of a drill bit you could also use a soldering iron.. Once it heats up you zip through the holes and it leaves a rounded smooth edge instead of a potentially sharp or "hang nail" edge.
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Randall L Turner Jr.
twh
Sep 23, 2005 01:37 PM
..............still another option is to first drill a pilot hole (1/8 inch or smaller) then the finish hole,not pressing hard on either hole.i've used this method it makes clean smooth holes.
i agree with chris,it's better to have too many holes as you can tape up some if that is needed.i usually drill about 90 holes in a blanket box.have fun!
