6qt Rach 14 tubs

[RichsBallPythons]

Built another hatchling rack for the expecting 2010 season

2- 42x14 Sides
8- 17x14 Shelves
1- 42x15 Pegboard Back piece
Wood,screws,pegboard-$39.99
Tubs $14
Heat Tape 27$

[chromeitout]

Nice! You said "another", have you built this exact same size before? If so, how long have you been using it and has it begun to sag any?

[RichsBallPythons]

Nice! You said "another", have you built this exact same size before? If so, how long have you been using it and has it begun to sag any?

Racks this size will not sag due to being smaller shelving. you will never have to worry about sagging ever. Moisture will be only thing you have to worry about.

I have a melamine rack about this size but taller in garage for tools thats 5 years old NO SAG. But when you get into the larger tubs like 41qts then sagging happens slowly over time.


Keep in mind that sagging only occurs when the wood is too wide with no supports.

[chromeitout]

Yeah, I know about the wide shelf sag all too well. I was just asking about this particular design, thanks!

[RichsBallPythons]

Yeah, I know about the wide shelf sag all too well. I was just asking about this particular design, thanks!

This design being smaller in stature will never sag

[chromeitout]

Oh, 1 other question... Are there 2 different types of Sterilite 6qt tubs? The ones in your pics look different than mine. Yours appear to have a smooth bottom.

[RichsBallPythons]

Oh, 1 other question... Are there 2 different types of Sterilite 6qt tubs? The ones in your pics look different than mine. Yours appear to have a smooth bottom.

Yes sterilite discontinued their old 6 qt tubs and moved to a narrower one which i hate.

Some dollar stores still carry the ones i have some dont.

[chromeitout]

Ok, yeah that what I was noticing. The ones I have must be the newer ones. I only use them for mealworms now, but need to build a baby rack, and thought they would be terrible for it. Does iris or someone else make a better alternative?

[RichsBallPythons]

Ok, yeah that what I was noticing. The ones I have must be the newer ones. I only use them for mealworms now, but need to build a baby rack, and thought they would be terrible for it. Does iris or someone else make a better alternative?

just check dollar stores as they carry them sometimes and if you find one with more floor space buy up a bunch

[chromeitout]

I may do that but I'm hesitant on building a rack to fit a known discontinued tub. Anyway thanks for the info., and your rack does look great!