Building

Question: if you build a wooden enclosure, it's almost a given that you're going to want a way to view inside. If I were going to build an enclosure out of scrap wood that it available to me for free, what would the least expensive way be to create an appropriate window/opening? I know there's glass, plexiglass, and acrylic and that real plexiglass is pretty expensive. I was thinking about maybe making a box with a hinged wooden lid and a fixed window so that I wouldn't have to worry about sliding glass. Is that a good idea, and what's the most cost-effective way to make the window?

PS John -- Sorry, I have no idea about the answer to your question.

Thats what I'm doing :)

And plexi ain't too expensive depending on thickness.

for the love of God would somebody answer the man.

btw ball, if i were you i wouldn't even paint the inside of the enclosure... i'd use some sort of wall-paper lining. much thicker though, of course.

Guys....

I'm getting the wood cut this weekend, and hope to start painting Monday. Hook me up here! I need to know how to paint it!

As far as paint vs. wallpaper is concerned, I would consider shelf paper. It sticks, but not like wallpaper. You could change it from time to time for cleanliness or simply decoration.

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I would consider shelf paper. It sticks, but not like wallpaper. You could change it from time to time for cleanliness or simply decoration

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I agree, We used shelf paper in our russian tort enclosure as all he is going to do is tear it up anyway (big on digging etc), so it is easy enough to remove and replace when needed. So far it's been on there (light natural wood color) for two months and has been fine.
Thanks
rsuty

*Gives up hope and hangs himself*

Is there any chance that anyone here would happen to know??? pleaaaaase!

Ball, go to wall mart, get a gallon of Kilz (primer/sealant), and some bathroom paint which is designed for humidity. Prime it, let it dry, paint it and dry again. Should be easy and not take too long. That's what I would do.
The primer seals the wood and does a real number on any microscopic crawlies that may be in the wood. I cuts the ammount of coating you would have to do with paint in half, also.

Thanks man, after hours of pulling my hair out I got help!