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Post by mar on Dec 9, 2003 11:52:25 GMT -8
From having a large PVC cage and knowing what www.lizardcages.com has gone through with R&D I would not use that PVC cement. My frame is over 6 years old and is fully strudy with out the cement. The combination of the plastic mesh and the natural friction in the pipe fittings are keep the cage together well enough then it will also take up less space when not in use. Many people use nylon zip ties to hold mesh on to the pipe, I did too, but for the likes of doors try velcro loops. They are strong, reusable, and you don't need diagonal cutters to open the cage. I am currently working on a design for a "half cage" to stick in an open second story window as a summer basking spot. Any ideas? Mark |
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Post by Shaun on Dec 9, 2003 20:09:29 GMT -8
I already used the pvc cement.  I'll scrape off any that orko could get near. Without measurements this is what I came up with, if you did it you would definatly need to use cement on those joints, even more so if you live on the 20th floor of a building   The "wings" coming off the sides are to keep the cage from sliding out the window. 4 T connectors 4 90 degree elbow connectors 8 90 degree three way joins(I have no idea what they are called, but they are expensive, like 3$ each) |
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Post by mar on Dec 10, 2003 8:41:57 GMT -8
Your idea is close to what I have been thinking of for the window box. Bob has free roam so I am only trying to get it so he does not take off out of the window.
I used to trust just the screen but have learned better. He lost a toenail to a steel window screen when birds flew over head and only that toe was on the screen when he took off for cover. Now he is large enough that I bet he could push one right through the window and take off if he wanted.
I would not be concerned with the cement being toxic when setup. Think about it this way you use it for pipes carrying water you drink. I was thinking for convienience having the cage collapsable.
Mark
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Post by Shaun on Dec 10, 2003 12:38:31 GMT -8
Yeah, the problem is that I didn't think far enough ahead to realise the mesh would help hold it together. The way I made it, all the sides unbolts so they can be moved, but they can't be broken down into the pipes.
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Post by Shaun on Jan 2, 2004 4:14:37 GMT -8
Just a status update:
The cage is put together, except for the top which needs to be bolted in.
I ended up adding an extra pipe to the back of the cage for support.
I'm not moving Orko in until he starts eating properly and I also need to figure out what to put inside it and where to hand the lights. It's a big empty rectangle right now.
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Post by dominick on Jan 2, 2004 12:22:17 GMT -8
Hi Shaun-
Glad to hear the bulk of the work is done now.
Take a look at James' "Iguana Tree" he made for his cage. It's made from PVC tubing and I think it deserves a design award!
Could be just what you need for your cage!
Keep us posted. Can't wait to see pics.
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I'll scrape off any that orko could get near.