I was just wondering if anyone knew how the PVC cages(Boaphile or Animal Plastics) are built? Are they welded or glued?
Thanks
Trey
04-06-2006, 11:46 AM
jglass38
Re: PVC Cages
Animal Plastics get screwed together. Boaphile describes theirs as glued/welded. So I'm not positive with them.
04-06-2006, 12:15 PM
daniel1983
Re: PVC Cages
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.
04-06-2006, 05:27 PM
mxrider42
Re: PVC Cages
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.
04-06-2006, 05:47 PM
gncz73
Re: PVC Cages
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
04-06-2006, 08:37 PM
mxrider42
Re: PVC Cages
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
04-06-2006, 09:49 PM
gncz73
Re: PVC Cages
i router the shelves in then glued and then screwed and i have no proplems with the corner joints