New Rat rack

I figured i would add a rodent rack to our line of cages too so here it is.

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file.../rat_rack2.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...3/rat_rack.jpg

Great work! I'm impressed, its very "clean" looking. :gj:

Very nice! :gj: I wish I was proficient in wood work, and had the equipment. You don't happen to live in San Diego do you? :P

Mark

Now that is my kind of rack! As stated, very clean looking. And at only 4 tubs, not overwhelming - perfect for the small collection of snakes.

Thanks, I only made it 4 high to make it easier to lug to shows. It wont be used as i dont own enough snakes to justify raising my own yet :D

wow, looks like a nice shop you have too! Just out of curiosity, about how much would you sell that rack for?

35 a level dry, 50 per level plumbed with automatic water

Those look great but 2 things I would change. I would add another piece of wood in the middle of the screen for extra support and work as a food hopper. And I would move the legs back 4-6 inches from the front and cut the runners 4-6 inches short from the front. That way if you put in an automatic waterer you won't have issues with getting the tub out because the sipper is in the way.

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Originally Posted by garweft

Those look great but 2 things I would change. I would add another piece of wood in the middle of the screen for extra support and work as a food hopper. And I would move the legs back 4-6 inches from the front and cut the runners 4-6 inches short from the front. That way if you put in an automatic waterer you won't have issues with getting the tub out because the sipper is in the way.

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Thnks for the suggestions. I plumbed it today and dont have any issues with the runners. I think ill cut the runners back on the next ones anyway. It makes it easier to slide the tray back in.

Looks great!

Here it is plumbed.

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file.../7/3/water.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...7/3/water2.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...7/3/water3.jpg

Are these 1x4s used for the rack?

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Originally Posted by deathadder1069

Are these 1x4s used for the rack?

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Its extra plywood i had in the shop so i ripped it to the sizee i needed and used it like that

cool thanks....it does look very clean and very stable, what i used for my racks was 2x2s and all the time i put into them i don't feel like they're stable enough even with braces put on them so I've been looking on the forums lately to get newer ideas and implement them on my racks or maybe just make new ones.

2x2's are square, thats why its unstable. I ripped my wood 3" for the moset part and 6" for the back ones. I put the back ones and side ones together to form an "L" thats where the strength comes in. Using plywood is also SO much lighter and with it all being screwed together it is very strong.

thanks, ill take that into consideration on my next build...i did like the 2x2s due to having to use casters for it and yes they do roll quite well but as stated before...feels flimsy when i do have to move them to clean the back areas. maybe attach your model to a furniture dolly type contraption for movement...ill have to see about that.

Very excellent looking rack you have there, I like and also don't like the hanger for the water bucket