reptile rack plans

do you think my rack plans look right http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0082.jpg

Looks good except youre forgetting that even though theres 8 tubs you would need 9 shelves. So the height would be 44.4" + 1 more shelf @ .25" = 44.65"
To make it easier though i would round that up to 45" and if theres a bit extra on the top who cares. Also what about the back? You need something to go across as a cross brace, even if its not the full back, there has to be something to support it or youll lean against it and itll collapse lol. One other thing is what are you gunna seal the plywood with? Because if you plan on housing anything that requires more than average humidity in it then it will warp the wood and all your hard work will go to waste. If i were you id consider using melamine. I built a rack recently and it came out pretty well for what it cost me and the labor involved.

ok thanks this is the first rack i am going to try to build i will use some non toxic water proof sealant we have around the house from other building projects if not then i will use melamine how much do you think it will cost to build my rack out of melamine

Mine cost like $150 for the melamine and 7 41qt tubs. (I already had a power drill, bits, and screws).
The melamine costs $40 for a 4x8 sheet. I used 2. Then the tubs were like $8 a piece so thats another $60.
Youll also need a good tstat and flexwatt so thats like another at least $100 depending on what tstat you get

thanks i might use melamine instead i already have a drill and stuff i just need the tubs wood and flexwatt

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Originally Posted by Elite Morphs

thanks i might use melamine instead i already have a drill and stuff i just need the tubs wood and flexwatt

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I would definetly go with melamine. I would rework your dimensions and number of tubs so that way you use either 1 full sheet or 2 full sheet and theres not alot left over. Theyre 4'x8' like i said so thats 48"x96". Map out the sheets so you know exactly how to make the cuts OR have the guy at home depot make the cuts for you.
Do you already have a thermostat for it too? Because if not thats something else youll need to get.

yea i have a thermostat and plus i am going to need to make it more tubs because im letting someone use my giant het tremper albino female leopard gecko to breed with his geckos and we are splitting the baby geckos

new rack planshttp://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0083.jpg

I see you changed to 4 inch flexwatt. Good decision. Personally I think three inch would even be okay.

yea i think this design might turn out a little better than my first design

one point i wanna add, just incase someone didnt say it. the width/ height of the tubs they say is with the lid ON so its actually a tiny bit smaller(which is awesome) dont know if it makes any difference for your plans or not just thought i'd share :)

i dont think it will make a difference and i am not keeping the lids on

FYI, each sheet of melamine says 4x8 but it's really 47"x97". That little bit of info will make a big difference if you're trying to get the measurements exact.