someone please help!(whoever knows how to build a rack)

can someone please tell me what the guidlines are for building a rack as close to this one is as possible?

http://www.boaphileplastics.com/rhin...ball_room.html

i know i need a piece of wood for the back,sides, shelves, and bottom. im just wondering what the measurements i need are, how far apart the shelves need to be, and what kind of sealant and supportors i need??

it would really help me out if someone knew this.. or if anyone has plans for a 4 or 5 slot rack for tubs that would fit adult BPs(36-41qt) please let me know asap.

that rack will use only a single 4x8ft sheet if that if you cut it right.
Heres a rack i built and i have al lthe dimensions needed to build it.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=96173

If you check the diy threads you will find a lot of good ideas on how to build a rack. Most people build it out of melemine. With peg board or particle board for the back.

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Originally Posted by flameethrower

that rack will use only a single 4x8ft sheet if that if you cut it right.
Heres a rack i built and i have al lthe dimensions needed to build it.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=96173

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a 28qt tub isnt big enough for wat i need, but your rack is exactly what i need desighn wise, not size wise.

so all i need to know is how you stuck the shelves on the sides, and how you put everything together. screws? Glue?

Everything was done with wood screws. what size tub are you looking for casue i have a larger one that holds 41qt tubs as well that took 3.5 sheets of melamine.

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Originally Posted by flameethrower

Everything was done with wood screws. what size tub are you looking for casue i have a larger one that holds 41qt tubs as well that took 3.5 sheets of melamine.

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yea im looking for a 4 or 5 slot rack for 41qt tubs. could you give me the exact demensions of wood i need and all the supplies i need for it? i would appreciate it so much!

Screws,Peg Board,Melamine

shelves are 18x38 each. thats all i can give you as you wont know the height of your rack till you begin to build it. but guessing on a 5 tub rack you looking at a 35" tall rack. just cut the 5 shelves out then cut sides thats say 18x40 and assemble it. If the 40 is too long then cut it down to make it better.

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Originally Posted by flameethrower

Screws,Peg Board,Melamine

shelves are 18x38 each. thats all i can give you as you wont know the height of your rack till you begin to build it. but guessing on a 5 tub rack you looking at a 35" tall rack. just cut the 5 shelves out then cut sides thats say 18x40 and assemble it. If the 40 is too long then cut it down to make it better.

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im actually just going to build it the exact same as yours because im going to end up getting more snakes anyways lol. so can u give me all the specs of ur 41qt rack? lol thanks

The dims are as follows.

12-18x38 pieces for shelves.
2-18x72 pieces for sides.

the back is open on this rack if your gonna close it up then use a 39.5x72 back piece of pegboard. the pegboard will keep it form begin HEAVY and cheaper.

With mine open back with the 2x4s its still a heavy monster. Weighing over 200 lbs.
Heres a 3d solid model of mine.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14.../Capture-2.jpg

to add i used these for my tubs spacings to make them slide out easier.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...6/100_2525.jpg

wow man that is perfect and exactly what i need! so all i need is:


12 18x38 peices of melamine

2 18x72 peices for sides

1 39.5x72 peice of pegboard for back

and what size screws do i need?

so all i do is screw in the sides to the bottom shelf, and then insert and screw in the shelves, then screw in the pegboard in the back?

and one thing i forgot to ask is how far apart do the shelves need to be? should i just get the tub and just screw it to where it needs to fit?

first screw one shelf to the sides then lay a 41qt tub down and then lay the next shelf on top of the tub. And you will get your spacing you need. Be sure put spacers on the tub or itll be hard to slide out. thats what those felt things are for in the picture i posted.it helps keep it sliding in and out smoothly.

the screws i used are 1-5/8"

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Originally Posted by flameethrower

first screw one shelf to the sides then lay a 41qt tub down and then lay the next shelf on top of the tub. And you will get your spacing you need. Be sure put spacers on the tub or itll be hard to slide out. thats what those felt things are for in the picture i posted.it helps keep it sliding in and out smoothly.

the screws i used are 1-5/8"

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thanks so much for the help man i really appreciate it. im gona make it sometime next week :):)

forgot to mention youll need 4 sheets of melamine which is 29$ and lowes each

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forgot to mention youll need 4 sheets of melamine which is 29$ and lowes each

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well im getting all my stuff at home depot and im going to ask them to precut everything for me. how much did everything cost you in total?

$5 in screws
$125 in melamine
$4 in 2x4s
$40 for flexwatt
and then the tubs which is diff price in each state.

and for heating, im just going to use zoomed heat pads(which is what i use anyway) and i may have to buy another thermostat lol when i get more snakes.

when using those type of heat pads in racks your gonna run int to he problem of tubs being harder to slide out as those pads are thicker than flexwatt.

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when using those type of heat pads in racks your gonna run int to he problem of tubs being harder to slide out as those pads are thicker than flexwatt.

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its really no big deal for me lol

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when using those type of heat pads in racks your gonna run int to he problem of tubs being harder to slide out as those pads are thicker than flexwatt.

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its also cost way more. flexwatt goes for 2.59 a foot and you only need a foot or 2 per tub so $5 per tub and zoo med heat pads are llike $20 each and you need one for each tub.

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its also cost way more. flexwatt goes for 2.59 a foot and you only need a foot or 2 per tub so $5 per tub and zoo med heat pads are llike $20 each and you need one for each tub.

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do you know where i can get prewired flexwatt?

reptilebasics.com offers the clip assembly for $5 each and rich will assemble for free.

But id suggest buying what you need cut it and solder it. Solder is a better connection