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Re: Simple Rack
Looks great! Simple and effective.
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Re: Simple Rack
Looks make sure you seal the wood that will come in direct contact with humidity from the tubs (the underside of each shelf). If you don't you run the risk of the wood sucking out all the moisture causing humidity issues in your tubs, as well as a good base for mold growth.
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Re: Simple Rack
Originally Posted by TekWarren
Looks make sure you seal the wood that will come in direct contact with humidity from the tubs (the underside of each shelf). If you don't you run the risk of the wood sucking out all the moisture causing humidity issues in your tubs, as well as a good base for mold growth.
Good point. I wonder if using something like contac paper to line the wood might work. It'd be easier than sealing plus not take as long as with sealing wood for reptiles you really have to make sure its fully cured.
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Re: Simple Rack
Thanks but I plan on painting it with a coat of semigloss paint, and I have a little time I am waiting on the flexwatt and thermostat to get here
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And a Partridge in a Pear Tree. LOL
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Re: Simple Rack
Originally Posted by TekWarren
Looks make sure you seal the wood that will come in direct contact with humidity from the tubs (the underside of each shelf). If you don't you run the risk of the wood sucking out all the moisture causing humidity issues in your tubs, as well as a good base for mold growth.
I would like to build something similar but i think im going to use the lids too just keep all my humidity inside the tub and so i wont have to worry about moldy wood.
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Re: Simple Rack
Be very careful what paint you are choosing. If it where me I wouldn't use paint, just make sure you are reading the labels for what chemicals are used. I have used water based polyurethane before with no problems.
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Re: Simple Rack
Originally Posted by shag
I would like to build something similar but i think im going to use the lids too just keep all my humidity inside the tub and so i wont have to worry about moldy wood.
Thats exactly what I do. I use lids on all my tubs. My rack looks alot like this one. There are a few exceptions but all in all its pretty close. I used 2" x 3" for the 4 side posts, 1" x 2" for the side rungs(holds the shelves) and 3/4" MDF for the shelves. I also used 1/4" luan for the back. Its not necessary but it does add stability. I've found it that MDF is much straighter and stronger than any other sheet good out there. It cuts really great. This is a very inexpensive and effective rack build.
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Re: Simple Rack
Nice job! It's very clean looking and practicle. Now you just need to fill it with snakes!! ^_^
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