PVC Cages

[mxrider42]

I was just wondering if anyone knew how the PVC cages(Boaphile or Animal Plastics) are built? Are they welded or glued?
Thanks
Trey

[jglass38]

Animal Plastics get screwed together. Boaphile describes theirs as glued/welded. So I'm not positive with them.

[daniel1983]

Some glue, some weld, some screw.....alot depends on what company you go with and what option you want. I know some PVC rack companies give you the option of weld or screwed for shipping reasons. Check out their websites and you can find out all the details.

[mxrider42]

I was wondering because I would like to try and build one myself. I can get a sheet of PVC for about $50-$60 and could get the glue or welder cheaper than I could buy one.

[gncz73]

with the plastic welder you need an air compresser and they have a glue that works great for the pvc form board. i bought one of jason jungles racks and a nature spirt rack and i built a rack thats about the same as jason's rack

[mxrider42]

Did you weld or glue the rack together? If your welded was it easy? I have basic knowledge of how to weld metal. If you glued it, how strong are the corner joints?

Thanks for the information
Trey

[gncz73]

i router the shelves in then glued and then screwed and i have no proplems with the corner joints