4x2x3 Maple Wood Enclosure Progression
Howdy Folks Just wanted to show my new build and progression. This build is primarily for a new Coastal Carpet I will be adopting shortly, but Honestly its a bit overkill at the moment, But I wanted to have a Forever Home so That I didnt have to build multiple enclosures. She will Go into Quarantine for 2-3 months and will probably reside in a RUB for an additional 3 months until she is larger, but I'm sure my Ball will happily enjoy all the extra space in the mean time.
Friday Night, I drew up some simple plans:
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Day 1: Saturday: Bought Supplies, cut to size and left the Front panel uncut because I was indecisive on whether I wanted a bioactive setup or just a regular setup.
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Day 2: Sunday: I decided I wanted a Bioactive Setup so made a 6 inch dam on the bottom and 3.5 inch on the other sides.
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To Come: Sand corners, waterproof inside, Tile inside walls (for aesthetics), Add tracks for glass, Add Moulding ( aesthetics), stain outside. I'll stain and add legs later (its pretty easy and not vital right now)
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Looking good!
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Coming along great. I always draw out plans ahead of time or if I'm feeling crazy I will 3D model it on my PC. I have two bioactive enclosures for reptiles I'm hesitant to do it for my BP's though as what I have works great and they don't make much of a mess with shed or waste. But I do think bioactive enclosures look nicer.
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gunkle
Coming along great. I always draw out plans ahead of time or if I'm feeling crazy I will 3D model it on my PC. I have two bioactive enclosures for reptiles I'm hesitant to do it for my BP's though as what I have works great and they don't make much of a mess with shed or waste. But I do think bioactive enclosures look nicer.
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This website is good for having cut plans: https://www.cutlistoptimizer.com/
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Thanks for that link...
That'll come in handy when my Bredli and Carpet are ready for their forever homes.
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I finished the first coat of drylok after work today, I'll let it dry for 3-4 hours and put another coat on before bed tonight; then put another coat on tomorrow before work. On another noteI just noticed I didnt put the vent holes in, guess I'll wait until all the coats are on and do a little touch ups.
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Mike Beaulieu
Looking good!
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Thanks!!
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gunkle
Coming along great. I always draw out plans ahead of time or if I'm feeling crazy I will 3D model it on my PC. I have two bioactive enclosures for reptiles I'm hesitant to do it for my BP's though as what I have works great and they don't make much of a mess with shed or waste. But I do think bioactive enclosures look nicer.
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Thanks, I'm more so interested in the Bio for my viewing pleasure and to give a more natural environment. My ball only poops once a month, so a headache in that regard.
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I really appreciate it; I will definitely use this on my next build for my ball, this enclosure is for a coastal carpet.
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Heat will be coming from Overhead, using ceramic Bulb, and possibly RHP in Future.
4x2x3 Maple Wood Enclosure Progression
Just finished the last coat (4) of drylok. Each coat allowed to dry with fan blowing nearby for minimum of 3.5 hours.
When I get home from work this evening I’ll cut holes for vents and apply touch up paint. As for bent placement, I’m leaning towards either group 2’s line of thought or what Bogertophis commented.
Any other info on vent placement is greatly appreciated. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b69f3297b7.jpg
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