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Post by mar on May 31, 2004 10:29:23 GMT -8
Well I am building Bob's new cage. PVC framed at just under 4x8x6. The frame is done. 2 hours total time between when I left the driveway for Lowes (had to buy all the framing) and when I snaped the last piece in.  Mark |
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Post by Tesa on May 31, 2004 16:06:25 GMT -8
ok....you are gonna have to make a trip to the other side of the state and show me how in the heck you do that!
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Post by prism_wolf on May 31, 2004 18:19:30 GMT -8
It's easy Tesa! I've built mine to break down though. Each wall, ceiling and floor are individual panels I can take apart. His is easier. All the connectors create a perfect fit.
How much has it costed you already Mark? For just the framing...
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Post by Tesa on Jun 1, 2004 1:47:21 GMT -8
I want one for my girls!!
hmmmmmm....I'm thinking maybe a new indoor corner style cage for Herbie too. I gotta look into this further. I bet my 11 yr old could whip something together in no time. He does wonderous things with legos and tinker toys.
Mark....hurry up. I'm anxious to see it. ;D
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Post by Kerrydaktyl on Jun 1, 2004 5:42:44 GMT -8
Wow looks like its gonna be HUGE!!!
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Post by mar on Jun 1, 2004 7:41:25 GMT -8
The great thing is I only have two lengths of pipes in here. One length is for all the horizontals, one for all the verticals, no more jig saw puzzles.
I should have it done by tonight.
The fittings and pipes both for the climbing toys and the frame totaled $50. I then found fabric on sale and have the back and sides done, another $15. Lighting and heating excluded this cage will cost less than $100 and break down into a single duffle bag.
I used special fittings that I had to order from a green house supply company. Even with shipping I saved probably $20 and a lot of time as I was able to make all the pipes the same size and fit together symmetrically.
Mark
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Post by mar on Jun 1, 2004 9:19:46 GMT -8
ON TO STEP TWO: SIDES AND BACK The back and sides are of one sheet of muslin (16' by 5') that then has strips sewn over it to make rod pockets. At this point I have spent about 4 hours sewing -- this includes lay out, discussing with my mom how it should be done, cutting, ironing, pinning, and running it through the sewing machine. I only stopped here because I don't have the materials for the rest and stores are closed at 9pm Memorial day. It all fits with room to spare in the white bag in the middle of the cage.  The whole cage  A top view   A close up of a corner and of the center of the back |
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Post by Merlin on Jun 1, 2004 9:57:36 GMT -8
Nice idea Mark but I worry that the muslin would not stand up to the claws of a determined Bob! I've seen igs shred metal window screen. Is the cloth strong enough?
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Post by prism_wolf on Jun 2, 2004 18:26:47 GMT -8
I was thinking the same as Merlin. Muslin is not that strong a cloth...and with a large ig as Bob is I would be worried about him shredding right through it.
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Post by mar on Jun 2, 2004 18:46:09 GMT -8
It seems to have held up well thus far, if I have to replace it with a heavier cotton it will be easy enough. With the premade pattern (the muslin wall) it should only take an hour. It would be really cool in a green jungle print. Bob knows that opaque things are hard to go through so I don't think he will scratch too much on it and I keep his nails trimmed, but I liked the luxery of just sewing things to the wall and having them stay.
I am at a stand still right now because I can't do the zipper method that I planed on (it would double the cost of the cage). With the exception of holding the front and bottom on the cage is done.
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Post by mar on Jun 6, 2004 21:01:25 GMT -8
Gromets saved the design. Ha Ha
I just finished the cage and I will have pics up tomorrow when I put the rest of the shelves (the hanging ones) in and let Bob into it for the first time.
One four foot deep, eight foot wide, and six foot tall cage that fits in a single duffle bag, weights about 30 pounds (without iguana and lighting) for about $120.
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