My DIY bookcase/ enclosure Project

[Zach0918]

I am in the process of gathering the materials to begin a slightly smaller version (6 ft tall, 4 ft wide, 2 ft deep) of this project. Thank you for all the information you have provided thus far. I was wondering if you could provide any more details on if you have something keeping the sections aligned, I think you mention something about "shelf pins" in the video?

Thanks

[Firemaniv]

I am in the process of gathering the materials to begin a slightly smaller version (6 ft tall, 4 ft wide, 2 ft deep) of this project. Thank you for all the information you have provided thus far. I was wondering if you could provide any more details on if you have something keeping the sections aligned, I think you mention something about "shelf pins" in the video?

Thanks

The weight of it alone keeps it aligned but to make sure I used the cigar/tube shaped shelf pins. I put one on each side and I think 2 or 3 on the back. I marked all the spots on each section to put a pin. I then took the sections apart, measured a set distance ( I think 1/4") in from the outside edge and drilled the holes. I put the pins in on the lower section, put the next section in place, and repeated.

I wanted to have the shelf pins in the exact same spot on each section so that any section could be the bottom or middle. However, I ran out of time so I just had to install them as I could.

[Zach0918]

Oh okay that makes sense, thanks for the clarification.

[Firemaniv]

Update: this past March was 2 years that my enclosure has been in use. There have been no issues with it. My BP does like to pull out the plug going into the led light that I use. It is mounted on a horizontal support and she would possibly not unplug it if I had mounted it to the ceiling. That is the only minor if at all issue that I have. One day I hope to decorate the inside of the enclouse better but that is more for looks. My BP though, is about to have a neighbor.

I am enclosing the middle section to provide a bigger home for my Brooks king since his current setup, a 46 gal aquarium is starting to get small. My rhp arrived on Wednesday and was the last major part of enclosing the middle section. All that is left is to paint the new melamine to match and put the top section back in place.


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[Firemaniv]

Other that painting, I have finished the middle section Pyro has moved in. I need to get some fake plants for it now.

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[Reinz]

Looks fantastic, great job Fireman!

[Firemaniv]

She said she was helping but I have not figured out how with a pillow and blanket. Maybe it was supervising....


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[Kanaga]

Maybe she is checking the size.

She said she was helping but I have not figured out how with a pillow and blanket. Maybe it was supervising....


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