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11/3/2008 2:41:32 PM
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JohnJohn
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I saw a really cool enclosure once made from an old TV set. Probably easy to find old TV sets, from back before they were flat screened! But, I think an armoire would be really cool.
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11/3/2008 2:58:50 PM
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FyreFocks
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I tried to make one from a china cabinet once...But the owner of the cabinet wasnt too happy. Other than that i havent seen anyone else try anything like it. Its a great idea though. Let us know how it turns out.
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11/3/2008 3:14:53 PM
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LokisKafka
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I bet you could check ikea if you have it nearby also target. Dont forget thrift funiature and garage sales! You could check those assmble it yourself entertainment centers and stuff like that. They should be easy enough to modify. Good luck I would like to see this. I am looking at a closet organizer system at home depot that uses storage tubs as a rack system for the snakes im keeping in the house and if its cheap and it works it may be what I use in the herp house. Its plastic resin and fairly sturdy. It wont be as visualy stimulating as what you have in mind though.
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11/3/2008 3:35:54 PM
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Jeffriey
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Being in the business designing and engineering furniture I've seen all kinds of cabinets being used. I even made myself an enclosure on wheels I used as my coffee table until moisture got the best of it. That's the key factor you have to think about afterwards is sealing the inside very well. Armoires and china cabinets work well especially for aboreals and lizards like iguanas because of the height. Older TV cabinets gutted out work well, I've even seen a 50 inch projection TV cabinet using the existing clear screen as the front converted into a cage. I'll have to see if there are any pics I can find. In the meantime there are a lot of sites that make custom enclosures that look like furniture which might give you some ideas.
http://www.jworlds.net/
http://www.cagesbydesign.com/entity/tabid/76/c-154-furniture-enclosures.aspx
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11/3/2008 4:02:20 PM
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juddb
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I was gonna say the same thing as jeffriey, the only thing about wood is its porous and over time, the wood would warp and mold out. Good luck.
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11/3/2008 4:10:42 PM
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sonja
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Thanks for the encouragement everyone! Jeffriey--- I love the cages on those sites.....if only I was independently wealthy my whole family room would be full of them!
I am definitely thinking along the lines of a used piece of furniture. I keep scouring Craig's List for something that looks just perfect for starting material.
I would love to hear more ideas and see pics if anyone has them!
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11/3/2008 4:36:02 PM
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Jeffriey
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Wood will definitely do that especially some veneers but there are a lot of different paints and varnishes out there with low VOC's you can use, even some marine paints. Kaiyudsai passed on a brilliant idea to me (man's a genius and I'm supposed to be the engineer here) of using fibreglass resin to coat the inside of a wooden enclosure. It has a rapid curing time which reduces any VOC's and once cured almost eliminating it. If you can pm an email address I can send you some pics of a tall china cabinet that was converted. It was posted in an ad but I saw the step by step building of it on a forum so I don't want to post them. You might want to look at some of the enclosure forums on some of the other sites to see if there is anything. Some people will post threads of their projects with pics too.There may be some videos on youtube also. Maybe Mitch or Jarred may have seen something that they can refer you to.
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11/3/2008 4:49:50 PM
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11/3/2008 4:58:37 PM
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11/3/2008 5:09:05 PM
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11/3/2008 5:10:47 PM
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Jeffriey
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Very nice...oh you're on a roll here girl...keep surfing lol
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11/3/2008 5:32:08 PM
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amarilrose
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I think you would need to find an antique hutch to have one with a solid back -- all the mdoern stuff seems to made with fiberboard backing. :(
If you could find the right piece of furniture, I think it would look awesome! Good luck in your search (I suspect it will be difficult).
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11/3/2008 8:16:33 PM
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Jeffriey
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That's a very good point Rebecca. You would have to replace the back on most units and possibly some other panels that just aren't there to support any other than the orignal use. Unless you create another box for example for the interior some of the internal panels might even have holes drilled in that need to be covered up etc. Either way if you find a piece of furntiure that you like and want to convert I'd be happy to make suggestions or pointers to help get it built into an enclosure for you. Hope you find something. Lets us know.....
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11/3/2008 11:06:50 PM
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Kaiyudsai
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I started building some cages that look like furniture....I'll post a blog..... I can send you my plans if you want
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11/4/2008 12:37:30 AM
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tmth
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Here's an awesome snake cage that's very furniture-esque. http://www.constrictors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15957
Every time I see someone giving away free or selling cheap furniture on Craigslist I want to get it and turn it into a snake tank... especially when there's entertainment centers- could fit a lot of snakes in those! XD
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11/4/2008 6:53:21 AM
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sonja
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Wow! Thanks everyone--- all of the pieces are amazing. I love the coffee table enclosure. Thanks to everyone who posted ideas! I feel inspired and like I have some good things to consider---especially how to waterproof it on the inside. I'll keep looking for just the right piece of furniture and post it to see what people have to suggest......
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11/4/2008 11:33:17 AM
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deadvenom
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i look at all the furniture in the house as enclosures now..almost all are capable of being one =p
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11/4/2008 7:43:42 PM
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mack1time
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Check This out
Though you have to be a member of reptilescanada forum
It is an amazing high quality 200plus gallon crestie tank
http://www.reptilescanada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32751
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11/4/2008 7:45:42 PM
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mack1time
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Heres one I built here and is now 4 cages tall
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11/4/2008 7:55:45 PM
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mack1time
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Lastly
I found this display case at a recycling yard
Installed a light and a vent and it is perfect
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11/4/2008 10:45:58 PM
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amarilrose
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WHOA!! Those are cool cages, but HOW DID YOU POST PICS HERE?!?!?
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11/5/2008 1:15:00 AM
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Jeffriey
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Awesome Mitch...I don't remember seeing that cage on Reptiles Canada but it's definitely a nice piece.
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11/5/2008 7:58:30 AM
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sonja
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Wow! Those are all awesome! I LOVE the display case habitat--- I love antique furniture and that looks like it is a nice old piece. I am definitely going to step up my search for a project to work on. If I could find something like that display case that would be outstanding.
That crestie habitat is also amazing. It looks huge!
I'm excited now.....maybe I will drive up to some antique stores this afternoon and look for the perfect starting material.
Thanks so much everyone!
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11/5/2008 5:10:28 PM
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Krymsan
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Wow.. I love the display case one, as well as the cresty one. One day I will attempt such feats.
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11/28/2008 12:44:45 PM
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balor223
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I think a china cabinet would be a great cage for a chondro all you gotta do is clean it add locks and heat, you may also wanna treat the inside to resist water damage. but all in all i think a china cabinet would be bad a$$
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