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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by JasonG
Thats awesome! I'm going to have to seriously consider this next rack i build....
Thanks dude! Let me know if you need any guidance...
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by Reediculous
Nice! Do you deliver?
thats looks good!
and i could use some more space!
Not racks..But I deliver the goods!
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by JasonG
If you dont mind me askin.... what site did you get the plans off of? link to the plans? thanks!
I think it was in the DIY section or Ball Python section on the Reptster forums. No plans though. For specs I had a buddy help me. I'm bad with trying to figure out how many cuts I can get out of a sheet of plastic
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by jglass38
You're going to get hosed getting it from a sign shop. Cut out the middle man and start calling plastics companies. I did a google search for plastic sheets nj and it gave me a list of companies. I called each one and asked for pricing on 4x8 sheets of black 1/2" xpvc. Some have multiple brands. Ask for the cheapest one. They are all pretty much the same thing. I think Gerry had posted that the average price was $90-$120. If you pay more than that you're getting the shaft. Good luck!
What an awesome post Jamie. I have been debating the idea as well, since I have been watching Sean use this stuff for about 2 years now. He does his racks slightly differnet (i.e. he routes grooves in the legs for the shelves to slide into. It makes the "screwing" a bit easier (no pun intended). By the way, your rack looks great (again no pun intended). The last comment I wanted to make, is concerning why I quoted your above post. When looking for Expanded PVC, also make sure to ask (if it makes no difference to you) what the price is of the white pvc. White expanded PVC is usually cheaper than the black. So, if color doesn't matter, you can save a few more bucks as well.
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by muddoc
What an awesome post Jamie. I have been debating the idea as well, since I have been watching Sean use this stuff for about 2 years now. He does his racks slightly differnet (i.e. he routes grooves in the legs for the shelves to slide into. It makes the "screwing" a bit easier (no pun intended). By the way, your rack looks great (again no pun intended). The last comment I wanted to make, is concerning why I quoted your above post. When looking for Expanded PVC, also make sure to ask (if it makes no difference to you) what the price is of the white pvc. White expanded PVC is usually cheaper than the black. So, if color doesn't matter, you can save a few more bucks as well.
Thanks Tim! Most people are impressed with my rack and I love to show it off! Didn't know that about the white but I like it all to look the same. Once you go black or something...
Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Jamie
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by jglass38
Not racks..But I deliver the goods!
hahahah! I'm really starting to believe that!
"Why do you need so many snakes?"
"Why do you need so many shoes?"
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by Reediculous
hahahah! I'm really starting to believe that!
You may find out this weekend!
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Nice work Jamie, and good write-up too. You really put the "a**" in "community asset."
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Originally Posted by elevatethis
Nice work Jamie, and good write-up too. You really put the "a**" in "community asset."
That's my boy! You my friend put the elf in Keebler elf! Miss ya...No h...Sort of...
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Re: Expanded PVC rack project
Haha...hope you guys have a good time at MARS...I'll try to make it up there sooner or later!
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