plans for reptile enclosure

[ryanharvey1993]

by the way, can you get melamine in other colours apart from white, would mind a grainy look or a stained look

 

[ADZz_93]

mmmm, bunnings is very rough when cutting to size, not square, ect..

 

[ryanharvey1993]

where should I go?

 

[ADZz_93]

i get mine cut at a local cabinet maker, it will be a bit more expensive, but worth it. (i have a mate whos a cabinet maker) but you will get a much better finish. they get cut on the cnc, which cuts perfectly.

 

[ryanharvey1993]

ok, might go somewhere like that, I jsut want them to turn out good so any tips post them here. thanks everyone

 

[ADZz_93]

here's some i made, photo doesn't do then any justice, and its a bit messy in there..

 

[ryanharvey1993]

looks pretty good, hope to have mine turn out something like that

 

[andyscott]

Here are a few I built Ryan.
These are a little bigger than what your after, but I have also built some 4 footers as well.
As for wiring, I use Reptipets pre-wired lights and thermostates, just screw them on and plug them together.

If you want my plans for my 1100 cm long enclosures PM me your email and I will send you the blueprints.

Cheers Andy.

 

[ryanharvey1993]

wow they are huge, thanks for sharing pics, 1100 cm is 11 metres, are they really that long:shock:

 

[andyscott]

wow they are huge, thanks for sharing pics, 1100 cm is 11 metres, are they really that long:shock:

No Ryan 1100cms is 1.1 meters, they are 10cms short of 4 foot (3 foot 8 long)
Ive found them to be perfect for my Womas.
The plans I have, use 4 x 2400 by 1200 sheets of malamine, this will make 4 enclosures.
It cost me $350 to get the 4 sheets cut to size and the edging done on the face sides.
Thats $87.50 per enclosure, without the glass, glass track, vents and wiring.

To only make 2 enclosures it will take 3 sheets due to the waste created (off cuts).
But if you use one extra sheet you get 2 extra enclosures.
Makes sence to me

The enclosures I the photos are 6 foot long, I dont have any picks og the 1100 cm ones.
Although they are made in the exact style and color.

 

[lemonz]

you mean mm?

 

[andyscott]

you mean mm?

LMAO, yes I do
Im so tired.

 

[ADZz_93]

what are those enclosures made of?

 

[bfg23]

Where did you get the timber andy?
Bunnings only has MDF and white melamine.

 

[orsm]

Andy, that's a nice setup. If you don't mind, can you send me your blueprints and place where you got the cuts made etc (if you live in sydney). I am interested in making a few myself. Thanks mate.

 

[andyscott]

I got the meamine from a timber yard near me.
When you want better colors, stay away from bunnings, lol.
Any timber yard should / would be able to get it for you.

 

[tenacres1100]

and last question, what ceramic fitting can I use that are wired and ready, so all I have to do is plug them in, I will screw them to the roof, was looking at some but most came unwired

Electrical Herpetological Equipment

Heating

or you can try flea bay as well

 

[ryanharvey1993]

thansk tenacres.

 

[hallie]

Melamine comes in a few colours but they are more expensive than the white.

i use coloured for my front and sides and white for the back

which you dont see anyway..

 

[Just_Joshin]

Yeah the coloured stuff is about twice the price usually, if not more than twice. From memory i could get white HMR melamine for about $45/sheet, black was $95/sheet and cherry (colour of andyscotts) was about $115/sheet.

Oh yeah, on the note Ryan, make sure you get the HMR melamine not standard stuff.