Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Picked up a sheet of clear acrylic and cutting tool, 2 matching key cabinet locks and hidden hinges (these may leave too much of an air gap though so will have to see)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f035ee8fa2.jpg
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Re: Ball Python enclosure build
GOOD ON YOU for planning to epoxy coat, I've been telling this to people building cages on here for a long time and most end up putting shellac or something usually that won't protect the cage. Epoxy is the only thing I know of that will permanently hold up to urates and poor. Very well planned.
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
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MissterDog
Looking great so far! How is Pond Shield? I've been considering it for future projects and was wondering how your experience is with it is/will be
Haven't used it yet but I will document my experience with it. Looks fairly straight forward if you follow directions. I have used 2 part epoxy plenty times in the past for other things. Hoping one is enough as I'm a bit over my initial budget but if it takes two it is what it is.
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Re: Ball Python enclosure build
3rd coat of stain on. Now to get the hardware installed. Should have prepared hardware first but had a great chance to get the stain done in a heated garage so I jumped a few steps. RHP's and thermostat should be here today if the weather doesn't get in the way.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0551202fcc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...68aa4b4711.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...49f2be08ab.jpg
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Re: Ball Python enclosure build
So I managed to get the second coat on tonight. Like I thought it made a huge difference in coverage quality. Went fairly straight forward. I would recommend anyone thinking of giving this a try to go for it. I even managed to get some into the holes in the sides to help seal them up. Used my finger in a pair of gloves to do the holes. Had some dripping from the paint brush application in the seams from coat number one and not much I can do about it. Also a tip use the paint brush in seams then use the roller to help with any excess. I did go over it quickly with the roller after but obviously not well enough. I don't think it will be too noticable when it's in use though. So happy that the build prob is about done. Now to reassemble them and start testing. [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...250d9a8cd2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9024401fa7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3c39983897.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0b354dc5a8.jpg
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