New rack in progress

[RedseaReefer]

Well everything is all screwed together and it feels pretty solid. the back and sides arent connected but i put three screws in the back of each shelf so like i said its pretty solid.

heat tape and stat will be here wed. heres a few pics after final assembly











i used the larger tubs plus a CD on each corner (i picked this up from a video on youtube) to provide the perfect spacing so the tubs slide easily instead of being wedged in.

thats all for now im quite happy with how compact this is going to be. also i might build my next one stackable on top this one

[nimblykimbly]

Looking really nice! Can't wait to see it all finished, too

[RedseaReefer]

Sorry my pics are terrible

Made a template to mark for my ventilation holes..







Ill tell you.. These holes can me made without an actual drill bit just using the Philips bit... BUT I would not recommend it.. The holes are ALOT cleaner with a drill bit and it takes about 1/4 the strength to cut when your bit actually has some bite haha!! I did only a few before helping myself..


Ill keep the updates coming throughout the week!! Thanks for looking!

[gilly]

Sorry my pics are terrible

Made a template to mark for my ventilation holes..







Ill tell you.. These holes can me made without an actual drill bit just using the Philips bit... BUT I would not recommend it.. The holes are ALOT cleaner with a drill bit and it takes about 1/4 the strength to cut when your bit actually has some bite haha!! I did only a few before helping myself..


Ill keep the updates coming throughout the week!! Thanks for looking!

Suggestion: Even easier AND cleaner is to use a soldering iron. Yes, it has an odor.... so don't directly breath in the fumes, but lots less mess, less strength needed and most importantly.....NO rough edges for your snake to rub against.

by the way..... VERY NICE rack !

[RedseaReefer]

It's here!!



















I'm happy as a clam

[RedseaReefer]

P.s. these bug feeder bowls from bean farm are great as spill proof water bowls in the rack

[RedseaReefer]

today i started my orders for the build for the next rack. will be basically just a copy of the first but with mostly large tubs for my growing ladies ^.^ stay tuned

[kitedemon]

I'd suggest sealing every cut and hole in the melamine surface. Particle board does not have high moisture resistance add the potential hazards with out gassing and leaching phenols (the glues are either urea formaldehyde that out gas formaldehyde or phenolic resins that leach phenols) (why cedar wood is not recommended, high phenol content) it is worth the extra efforts.