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Spedz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/06/2009 : 16:41:17
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Hey guys - I've been bored lately and have decided to follow Dazb's viv guide in the DIY section and make myself a nice little 2ft viv.
My question is; is toughened glass required? I got a quote for £21 with toughed, or £12 for not.. So oviously it's £9 more expensive..
Wood = £16
Runners/Vents/door handles = £10ish
Glass = £12
Glue = £2
Total = £40
So how dazb got it for under £30 is beyond me!
Any tips anyone? |
1.1.0 Corn Snake - 'Jasper' & 'Storm'
0.0.1 Curly Hair Tarantula - 'Fluffy'
1.0.0 Border Collie - 'Chance'
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - 'Alfie'
0.1.0 Tortoise - 'Lightning'
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - 'Charlie'
RIP Eddie :'( |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 17:24:35
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| There are only 2 problems with perspex, it bows if the sheets are too big (2ft viv wont be a problem), and it scratches if your using a viv lock. Because of this I would only use it for vivs smaller than 3ft. (yes, if I could build mine again i would use glass.) |
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Spedz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
242 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 17:37:13
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Yeah, I think i'd prefer to use glass - And this cost includes having smoothed edges ^^ (+ being cut to size)
I'm not even planning on putting anything in it tbh.. Just putting it together and maybe selling it for as much as I paid to make it.
Just something to try really :D
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1.1.0 Corn Snake - 'Jasper' & 'Storm'
0.0.1 Curly Hair Tarantula - 'Fluffy'
1.0.0 Border Collie - 'Chance'
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - 'Alfie'
0.1.0 Tortoise - 'Lightning'
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - 'Charlie'
RIP Eddie :'( |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 17:51:44
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Actually I think I'm gonna push the boat out and get glass.
If I'm gonna do it, might as well do it right 1st time round.
£30 for the bits I need cut, with polished edges, but hey... he's worth it  |
1.0.0 Hypo Striped Corn (Mojo)
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muppet9976
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 18:15:00
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aha, reading this has made me want to build one aswell, andi have pursuaded mum to talk to me in a year or so, as i have only just got my first corn!
Its better than a no |
1.0.0 Amel Corn - Fluffy! |
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Spedz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
242 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 18:42:15
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^^
Also - Would wood glue be safe to use?
The green one with the red lid that dazb used.. I just wan't confirmation before I use it ^^ |
1.1.0 Corn Snake - 'Jasper' & 'Storm'
0.0.1 Curly Hair Tarantula - 'Fluffy'
1.0.0 Border Collie - 'Chance'
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - 'Alfie'
0.1.0 Tortoise - 'Lightning'
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - 'Charlie'
RIP Eddie :'( |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 18:43:20
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| Most glue is fine as long as its left to dry and air. |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 19:14:50
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| normal glass is fine unless your worried about kiddies falling against it or if you have a snake powerful enough to break it |
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Budaholic
Yearling
United Kingdom
689 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 20:19:19
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I went for the toghened glass option. I think I payed about £30 for the 2 pieces I have in my 3ft viv.
Only a small extra expense really, for peace of mind!  |
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Spedz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
242 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 20:20:25
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Alright; just got back with all the wood cut.
But, will wood glue support it enough? It's a 2ft viv, exactly the same dazb has in the DIY section ;p
Wood, glue & edging = £21
Let's see it add up slowly! :( |
1.1.0 Corn Snake - 'Jasper' & 'Storm'
0.0.1 Curly Hair Tarantula - 'Fluffy'
1.0.0 Border Collie - 'Chance'
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - 'Alfie'
0.1.0 Tortoise - 'Lightning'
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - 'Charlie'
RIP Eddie :'( |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 20:45:57
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I think you will need to either screw it, dowel it or use those lil white corner blocks
unless you have a very very good glue, clamps etc... Wood glue soaks into the wood to get a hold, if you glue to a melamine surface it would not be strong enough using wood glue imo
I shall be either dowelling or screwing for mine
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1.0.0 Hypo Striped Corn (Mojo)
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 21:54:00
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| I used contact glue *goes to find out what it was called*..... "multipurpose IMPACT" in a red tube. |
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 22:08:44
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| No More Nails should be more than adequate. I find B&Qs own-brand glue isn't as strong. |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 22:58:51
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Contact Adhesive is very strong
I dont think no more nails would work. Its meant for holding dados on etc
It would prolly stick 2 bare surfaces of the chipboard under the melamine together, but dont think it would stick to melamine, I could be wrong, but I have worked with many
woods and glues and I dont think it would work. Just my opinion of course |
1.0.0 Hypo Striped Corn (Mojo)
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