light cage, how to build a neat one easily

[Recharge]

here's a basic design sheet for building your own light cage.

it's design is simple, effective and easy to do.

if you have any comments or suggestions, please add them
I am open to design changes.

this is for a quick and dirty (but safe and decent looking) job, for when you don't have easy access to a cage when needed, or if you just like to do your own stuff.

[reptilegirl_jordan]

thanks recharge!!

[hugsta]

Good stuff recharge, any chance of seeing pics of the actual cages.

Cheers
Daz

[DA_GRIZ]

thanks R now i can get mum to make some cages

[Recharge]

here you go, one of the cage, with the mounting block
and a close up of the joins (wire bends)

as you can see, turns out pretty smick

the foil and the tin inside are to reduce light (I had to make a special adapt ion on the tin so it doesn't roll around, I screwed a flat bracket onto it hehe)

as you can see, with this design, there no sharp edges to worry about

[PhilK]

Hot. I'll be using this probably

[Recharge]

oh, and if you find your mouse wire version isnt' strong enough, you can also make inside re-enforcements using a similar design of the mounting bracket. (obviouslly to suit the inside dimensions.)

though It's better to go right for the rat wire and sew shade cloth around the inside or outside of the cage
this is fiddly, but it works perfectly

also remember, the measurement for the initial size of mesh is dependant on your fitting, always measure the bulb in the fitting to make adjustments to the measurement of the initial piece of mesh

my fitting with bulb = 14cm (140mm) so if yours is equal or smaller, then you don't have to change anything.

[JungleRob]

INNOVATIVE THINKING.... Good Stuff Recharge!

[Recharge]

I actually designed and built the first one like three years ago haha
I just never though to upload it as a guide till I was asked about building a cage last night.
so I did the guide to help out

[JungleRob]

I use the same type of thing in the top of my rat breeding tubs, hangs in the centre so you can just fill their food without having to take the lid off. Also they don't end up with pellets scattered all over the show.

[krusty]

cool thanks will have to try it out,but i bet mine dont turne out right.....lol,lol,lol.

[Recharge]

haha pretty darn hard to mess up if you follow the instructions
but then again.. how many people actually read or follow instructions?
(especially men lol)