Built my first rack.

[C2tcardin]

So using a single sheet (48x96) of 1/2" PVC board. I found a local sign shop that could provide the PVC and cut it so I could get 8 shelves (18x24) and 4 strips to use as the uprights (5x48). I used the method found on youtube for building a 28 quart tub rack. The only thing I discovered regarding their method is that the weight of the shelves, spacers, and tubs will gradually crush the tubs making for a tighter fit for the tubs despite the spacers. My advice is to only do one shelf at a time and work your way up shelf by shelf to avoid the crushing of the tubs and thus leaving the proper gaps for air. I'll have to add some air holes to the tubs before my new arrivals come next week. Next I decided it looked kind of plain and since this was going in my man cave I thought a few side panels would help. They are just 1/4" oak panels (24x48) that I trimmed a little off of with my table saw to give it a recessed type look. I also added one to the back of the rack. The nice thing is they cover al the screws holding the shelves in place and can easily be removed to get to the 4" heat tape I ran through the rack. Because I have a 2 1/2 year old son who gets into everything I thought it would be best to secure the tubs. I took one side off and cut off a 4" piece then using a 48" continuous hinge I fabricated a little door that I can lock shut. The door covers the 1/2" dowel rods that are fed through from the side securing the bins in place. You'll notice too that I have room for two 6 quart tubs at the bottom but I didn't wire any heat tape there yet but will is I have a few hatchlings to house.

Here's a few pictures.
Cheers, Jeff
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[Philip451]

Nicely done.

[John1982]

Great build you did there. My only concern would be your now less than optimal view of the Seven Samurai poster.

[Philip451]

may want to cover up that heat/ac vent also. but, great looking rack.

[C2tcardin]

Great build you did there. My only concern would be your now less than optimal view of the Seven Samurai poster.

Ha ha ha, good catch. I was wondering if anyone would even recognize it. Probably my favorite movie of all time.

[C2tcardin]

may want to cover up that heat/ac vent also. but, great looking rack.

Thanks, I closed the vent but the AC does still come through so I'm thinking of getting one of those magnetic covers to seal it off. The good thing is the room never gets below 75 degrees as the room is on the third floor but the thermostat for the system is on the second floor.

[Rob]

Very nice!

[OsirisRa32]

If you dont mind sharing...what was your source for the PVC?

great looking rack!

[J.P.]

nice work!

[jplehmann]

C2tcardin can you post link to the youtube video you referenced? thanks.