Cost of DIY Rack vs. Purchased Rack?

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Originally Posted by Zuma22

Chaos, Piercing Princess, and Snow - I'm thinking that design will be the best way for me to go for now - it won't be permanent just yet, so I need the light portability of plastic. I would have thought the flexwatt would have melted the plastic, so that's good to know!

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Very lightweight and very portable! And disassembled easily. Also note, I made mine an adult rack for 41 qt tubs. I'll soon be making another of the same exact design but for babies/juvies. For my adult rack I used the 2x3x5 shelf from home depot, and for the baby rack I will be using the 1.5x3x5 (with the tubs sliding out from the front of the shelf rather than the side).
When I did my adult one I bought a large slab of whiteboard (like 4x6) which was $14 from home depot and they cut it into 2x3 pieces for me for free
The shelf itself was $50
Flexwatt totaled about $30 (I already have wiring/soldering iron/clamps ready to go, and also had a thermostat)
Tubs $11 a piece (cheaper on line I think but I'm not sure with shipping cost

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Originally Posted by SnowShredder

Very lightweight and very portable! And disassembled easily. Also note, I made mine an adult rack for 41 qt tubs. I'll soon be making another of the same exact design but for babies/juvies. For my adult rack I used the 2x3x5 shelf from home depot, and for the baby rack I will be using the 1.5x3x5 (with the tubs sliding out from the front of the shelf rather than the side). I bought a large slab of whiteboard (like 4x6) which was $14 from home depot and they cut it into 2x3 pieces for me for free

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Curious, what tubs are you using for the adult rack?

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Originally Posted by ChaosAffect

Curious, what tubs are you using for the adult rack?

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I got them from target, sterilite 41 qt

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Originally Posted by SnowShredder

I got them from target, sterilite 41 qt

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And they fit right between the posts from the side? Good to know.

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Originally Posted by ChaosAffect

And they fit right between the posts from the side? Good to know.

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Yes there's actually quite a bit of room, and I wish I had been able to find a slightly wider tub, the length fits perfect (just enough to fit a screw in the back as a "stopper"). Just took this picture to show you

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9be2a25e.jpghttp://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...psb1045717.jpg

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Originally Posted by interloc

I went with the build route. Much like karote my second attempt was much nicer. First attempt:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/25/7yqa4e7u.jpg

Much better attempt
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/25/yta8eheb.jpg
This XPVC rack cost me about 500 for everything. It holds 12 bins and is easily expanded of need be. I'm super happy with it!

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How did you make the spacers on the post with xpvc rack

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Originally Posted by Got Balls?

How did you make the spacers on the post with xpvc rack

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Looks like some PVC pipe, a threaded rod, and some washers and nuts... Just a guess.

Just buy one. You afford snakes you can afford a rack.
So worth it it when you just order and plug it in.

Agreed. Who gives a crap about saving money and having the satisfaction of using something you built yourself? Take the easiest path. It's the American way!

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Originally Posted by Mr Oni

Just buy one. You afford snakes you can afford a rack.
So worth it it when you just order and plug it in.

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not everyone who owns snakes, are rich.