Anyone use rubbermaid 41 qt tubs in a rack?

Wondering if anyone uses these in a rack. I really like the dimensions (29 x 18 x 6) only problem is they seem a bit flimsy. Any feedback?

I'm using them in my homemade rack. I have no problems with them, but mine slide out sideways...

ive just started using them so i dont have too much input but my snakes always stay towards the back thats supported so i havent head a problem with the flimsiness.

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Originally Posted by Inknsteel

I'm using them in my homemade rack. I have no problems with them, but mine slide out sideways...

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I plan on using them sideways also. Did you remove the locking clips?

I build and sell 41qt racks that slide longways and everyone seems to like them really well. Here's a pic or two.

Front of rack
http://tapatalk.com/mu/c6e4e3e5-3b89-041e.jpg

Side of rack
http://tapatalk.com/mu/c6e4e3e5-3bac-d04c.jpg

Back of rack
http://tapatalk.com/mu/c6e4e3e5-3be0-be77.jpg

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Originally Posted by Amon Ra Reptiles

I build and sell 41qt racks that slide longways and everyone seems to like them really well. Here's a pic or two.

Front of rack
http://tapatalk.com/mu/c6e4e3e5-3b89-041e.jpg

Side of rack
http://tapatalk.com/mu/c6e4e3e5-3bac-d04c.jpg

Back of rack
http://tapatalk.com/mu/c6e4e3e5-3be0-be77.jpg

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Will you post how you built those please?

It's pretty simple really the sides are 1x4s and the shelves are melamine. Just cut your melamine to size and then put a tub on one shelf with a couple CDs for spacers and then another shelf on top of that and just screw it all together as you go. :) If you want you can pm me questions or email me at scott@amonrareptiles.com I'll do what I can to walk you through it.

I use both the rubbermaid and sterile lite in my racks but I also built mine to keep the lid on ( rather scratch up the lid on a screw tip or something than injury the snake more if squeezed out some( rolling the sking or rug burn type spot )

I use 41 quart rubbermaid tubs in my boaphile rack. I wish they were taller, but no real complaints. however, you're correct in that they are not very sturdy. since I have my largest four snakes in that rack, I decided to scrap everything heavy, and I have since converted to using only RBI lightweight plastic hides and deli cup water bowles supported by 4'' PVC couplers.