PLastic racks

Does anyone here use plastic racks that hold sterlite bins.. If so could you please post a pic of them and some demensions. I am looking into getting these produced locally..
It will be made oout of 3/8th expanded PVC
thanks
chris

3/8th's of an inch is not very thick all things considered - very good chance the shelves will start sagging under the weight of the tubs, making them hard to open & close.

I use 3 different styles of AP's rubbermaid & sterilite racks (1/2" thick) and they work very very well. The lower tubs fit snugly, but not to the point of being a PITA. When dealing with *any* rack that's not going to have support in between each tub, thicker, sturdier material is a benefit!

K~

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Originally Posted by KLG

3/8th's of an inch is not very thick - very good chance the shelves will start sagging under the weight of the tubs, making them hard to open & close.

I use 3 different styles of AP's rubbermaid & sterilite racks (1/2" thick) and they work great!

K~

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yeah.. it is kind of thin.. I just went to http://www.animalplastics.com/ and they have the demensions of what i need. Thanks for the help

chris

AP cages and racks are great ... Another option is metal racks ... I'm a HUGE fan of Freedom Breeder racks ... In my humble opinion for whatever it's worth, if you can afford them, there is nothing better. ;)

http://www.8ballpythons.com/images/adult-room1a.jpg

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

AP cages and racks are great ... Another option is metal racks ... I'm a HUGE fan of Freedom Breeder racks ... In my humble opinion for whatever it's worth, if you can afford them, there is nothing better.

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I wholeheartedly second that - you definitely get the most bang for the buck with Freedom Breeder if you're looking for extensive rack systems. They are investment quality & built to LAST! :D

http://newenglandreptile.com/webpics/racks2.jpg
http://newenglandreptile.com/webpics/racks.jpg

K~

Thanks to the both of you for posting them. Very impressive racks. damn those are nice. .. I can weld pretty good. I wonder if i could do this..

are the tops of the bin trays solid? or are they some sort of mesh?

do you have a pic of the tops of them?

thanks again for the great pictures


wow you werent kidin, i just went to the site .. they are pretty spendy but damn they look great


chris

Amazing racks Adam and Kara!! :eek:


Sevo. In my limited experience I can suggest to would with the thickest material within reason for the best longevity. I am using MDF at 3/4 with good luck. I know people with 1/2 MDF with bad luck.

I have these handy ... You can kind of see the mesh in these pics ... I'm looking now to see if I have anything better ...

http://www.8ballpythons.com/images/l...97-04_2005.jpg

http://www.8ballpythons.com/images/caramel-breeding.jpg

-adam

Plastic Racks....humm, sounds kinda interesting!

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

I have these handy ... You can kind of see the mesh in these pics ... I'm looking now to see if I have anything better ...

http://www.8ballpythons.com/images/l...97-04_2005.jpg

http://www.8ballpythons.com/images/caramel-breeding.jpg

-adam

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adam, perfect pictures. I see what they are using as the tops.. man i could build those pretty easy but damn metal is so expensive these days.. it is made from angle iron, square stock and some channel bar....



what to do

adam, what is that substrate you are using?

I second the metal racks. I am not arguing that FB are great but you might also consider www.arscaging.com . AWESOME racks!

for plastic racks i like rich v. at www.herpenclosures.com his site may be getting a facelift? these are solid pvc, not expanded or foam core. i have stood on and worked on top of these racks the are very sturdy and precision made. i got the chance to visit his shop and see the cnc router in action! cool stuff if you are a tool geek! lol


https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...9/DSCN0609.JPG

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...9/DSCN0608.JPG


vaughn

Very nice setup! I spy with my little eye...an 8ball feeding card :P

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Very nice setup! I spy with my little eye...an 8ball feeding card :P

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What red blooded American DOESNT have an 8 Ball feeding card!? Big A needs to be kept in the lifestyle he has become accustomed to. Private jets, supermodels. You know that whole story...

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Originally Posted by cueball

Very nice setup! I spy with my little eye...an 8ball feeding card :P

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that's a good eye cue! i got a few more too! lol those were just quick pics when i got the racks going. looks a little different now, going to pick up 2 more racks tomorrow. the baby rack has some residents now , none are paying rent though! lol

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...9/DSCN0817.JPG


vaughn

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Originally Posted by kavmon

that's a good eye cue! i got a few more too! lol those were just quick pics when i got the racks going. looks a little different now, going to pick up 2 more racks tomorrow. the baby rack has some residents now , none are paying rent though! lol

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...9/DSCN0817.JPG


vaughn

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Wow ... I LOVE those colored clips!! ... Bring some of those up with ya tomorrow if you have extra!! ... They yellow ones will match my logo!! :D:D:D

Cool beans! :carrot:

-adam

office max bro! they come in asst. colors. all the yellow ones are being used too! lol



ps. these may only be found in the "sticks" i'm not sure if big city stores carry these yet! lol



vaughn