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Here is the cage that I have been working on for what seems like forever! Actually I started it in Feb. and have been taking my time on it, but here it is:
Front:
Side:
Inside: (Bulb is in for testing and to take the pictures, CHE will go in later)
Dimensions on the cage are 6x2x2. Sides and top are made out of 3/4 Sanded Pine Plywood, the floor and "surround" are 1/4 shower surround material. The floor is framed with 2x2's the covered with the surround material, the theory is that the thinner floor material will allow better transfer of heat from the heat pad that will be under the cage and the finish on the surround material should be very easy to clean. The finish on the cage is Polyshades. (I learned Polyshades (Stain and Poly in one step) would be great for a small piece but for something this big it was difficult to get consistent coverage. It took three coats and a lot of steel wooling in between to get it to look half way decent. It has been in the garage curing now for about a month so it should be good and ready for our female BCI, Victoria.
Front:
Side:
Inside: (Bulb is in for testing and to take the pictures, CHE will go in later)
Dimensions on the cage are 6x2x2. Sides and top are made out of 3/4 Sanded Pine Plywood, the floor and "surround" are 1/4 shower surround material. The floor is framed with 2x2's the covered with the surround material, the theory is that the thinner floor material will allow better transfer of heat from the heat pad that will be under the cage and the finish on the surround material should be very easy to clean. The finish on the cage is Polyshades. (I learned Polyshades (Stain and Poly in one step) would be great for a small piece but for something this big it was difficult to get consistent coverage. It took three coats and a lot of steel wooling in between to get it to look half way decent. It has been in the garage curing now for about a month so it should be good and ready for our female BCI, Victoria.
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