Rodent racks

[JohnNJ]

We spent less than $70 for 6 bin rack (and there were supplies left to build a smaller one). Two of the cement tubs are the super large ones that are almost 3'. It's extremely cheap and easy to build one. They are a blessing to anyone with a large rodent colony.

I'm actually thinking about getting another one built soon.

It's $27 for two of the large tubs. I think you guys are missing something with the estimates. It gets cheaper with the second and third racks because you have supplies left over but the first one is going to cost more.

[Michelle.C]

It's $27 for two of the large tubs. I think you guys are missing something with the estimates. It gets cheaper with the second and third racks because you have supplies left over but the first one is going to cost more.

They are $8.99 each at the local hardware store. The smallish ones are $5.99.

Maybe you need to find somewhere you can get the concrete tubs cheaper. Paying $27 for two is outrages.The most I've ever seen them is $10 each and that is super expensive.

I'm not counting the cost of the screws and staples, because we have a room full of tools. I also did not do a water system, I still use bottles.

So, I will clarify. The concrete tubs, lumber and hardware cloth was under $80. My next rack I will just be out the cost of the tubs and I think I am doing four of the smaller sizes, so..under $30. It really does get cheaper to make them after you've made your first few.

[JohnNJ]

They are $8.99 each at the local hardware store. The smallish ones are $5.99.

Maybe you need to find somewhere you can get the concrete tubs cheaper. Paying $27 for two is outrages.The most I've ever seen them is $10 each and that is super expensive.

I get them from Home Depot. We don't really have any hardware stores left.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

[azmodane]

It's $27 for two of the large tubs. I think you guys are missing something with the estimates. It gets cheaper with the second and third racks because you have supplies left over but the first one is going to cost more.

That could have been why. I went with the big 25foot roll i believe of the cloth. so then estimated the cost down. same with the wood. I bought the longest 2x4s cut and ripped....