New Display Enclosure in progress

[drama x]

Now thats a NICE enclosure, i really like the modern look

[Mike41793]

Where did you get the plastic/glass for the doors? Or where are you going to get it from?

[Trogdorpheus]

Thanks Drama

As for the plexi, I found it in my mom's garage with the rest of the supplies I've used... but I know you can buy plexi at most lowes or home depot places, and if I were gonna do real glass, I'd probably call around for a local glass shop to get it cut to size and have the edges ground so its not sharp. That's what I did for my bearded dragon's cage... But at the time I was still in college and over summers had access to the tools to make better doors.

This one is just a wood frame with plexi siliconed onto the back, which will have to be good enough for now

[Trogdorpheus]

The only thing I have yet to do is decide how I want to accomplish ventilation... I know there's enough of a gap between the door and the frame to allow sufficient oxygen, but I dunno how well it would circulate fresh air.

I'm thinking just drilling maybe a dozen holes in each side approximately 1/4" in diameter would probably be sufficient... Anyone have experience with this?

[Trogdorpheus]

Well, its all done

Just waiting on silicone to dry...



as you can see, door hinges down from the top.



I think I spent about $50-60 total including paint, silicone, and flexwatt/t-stat...

There's a dozen or so 1/4" holes in each side for ventilation... so if humidity isn't right that may change.

[John1982]

Pretty groovy design, thanks for sharing.

[crazyj83]

Coolbeans! I'm getting ready to build a 6ft, 4 story display rack myself, Yours looks sweet.

[Trogdorpheus]

Thanks

[Natassja]

Well, its all done

Just waiting on silicone to dry...



as you can see, door hinges down from the top.



I think I spent about $50-60 total including paint, silicone, and flexwatt/t-stat...

There's a dozen or so 1/4" holes in each side for ventilation... so if humidity isn't right that may change.

Great build! Kudos!

Im wondering, how did you fasten the glass to the framedoor ?
just glue?

[Trogdorpheus]

Just siliconed onto the frame for now. If as he gets bigger it needs more, then I"ll add mechanical fasteners.

Figured I'd add an updated photo or three, too