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sexychef
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Posted - 25/05/2009 :  16:11:44  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address
"how to" build a removable shelf for a vivarium

you will need:-

- sprit level

- wood varnish

- paint brush

- strong glue

- screws (2")

- saw

- tape measure

- pencil

- rule

- drill

- silcone sealant

- sand paper

- clamps

- wood (i brought 1 piece of timber 1150mm x 200mm x 18mm 2x cheap wooden broom handles and this has made 2 identical shelves)



first cut all your wood to size and mark were you want the legs to go.



drill holes through the center of the legs and on the shelf its self. fix the legs using the screws (i also used glue just to reduce twisting) allow to dry. sand down any rough edges.



and varnish 3-4 times. allow to fully dry for a few days before putting in the vivarium.



i chose to use this method rather than a fixed shelf for ease of cleaning.



sexychef
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Posted - 25/05/2009 :  16:45:33  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address
i will get a pic of it in the viv in about 5 days. hope peanuts and revels enjoy them



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matty18714
The Count of Corniness

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Posted - 25/05/2009 :  16:47:33  Show Profile
Nice one, I will copy it into the "How to" section.

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sexychef
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Posted - 25/05/2009 :  17:10:53  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address
cheers mate.



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Kazerella
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Posted - 26/05/2009 :  12:53:01  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage
Nice work Sexychef!



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sexychef
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Posted - 02/06/2009 :  20:07:29  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address
as i said heres some pics of the shelf in peanuts viv


i chose to put 2 plastic coated hook screws on the underside so i could hook on vines


going to start another 1 for my other corn shortly.



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matty18714
The Count of Corniness

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Posted - 02/06/2009 :  20:33:15  Show Profile
Nice viv and very nice corn, though I bet you will find the hide (on the shelf) on the floor soon.

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sexychef
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Posted - 02/06/2009 :  20:52:09  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address
quote:
Originally posted by matty18714

Nice viv and very nice corn, though I bet you will find the hide (on the shelf) on the floor soon.



thats why i used a light wieght hide



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