my new D.I.Y enclosure

[ssssmithy]

making an enclosure out of an old cupboard what do you guys think? working progress atm but it will be housing two large coastals. there is a uvb fluro going in the top along with a blue night basking lamp and a heat cord.yet to decide what hides are going in.
smithy.

[Vincent21]

Awesome, can't wait to see the final outcome.

[missllamathuen]

thats looking good
how longs it taken u to put that together so far?

[ssssmithy]

been at it for 3 very slack days now,needed a heap of frame work and repair done to it. needs another coat of paint put it on wheels and it will be ready to set up.it most likely will be going on the outside patio. the dimensions are 1800high, 900wide and 550deep.

[trouser_snake6]

Looks good. Just I dont like the idea of having chicken wire on the front, seen some bad outcomes.

[jbourke]

Originally Posted by ssssmithy

been at it for 3 very slack days now,needed a heap of frame work and repair done to it. needs another coat of paint put it on wheels and it will be ready to set up.it most likely will be going on the outside patio. the dimensions are 1800high, 900wide and 550deep.

This is the exact same size as the one im building for my jungle. What are you using for heating? I am using a 150W ceramic lamp, im just not sure if it will be enough.

EDIT: Just noticed your using a heat cord.

[ssssmithy]

its an out door enclosure matey,cant see how a bad out come could come from it as all edging of the wire mesh is covered over....yer 150 blue spot light that will be going in and ill be checking temp regulation and if needed when it gets cooler ill use it aswell. there ialso a 50 ltre black click clack going in the bottom as a hide.

[ssssmithy]

awesome jbourke, make sure you post some pics too!

[jbourke]

Originally Posted by ssssmithy

awesome jbourke, make sure you post some pics too!

Will do mate

I have the wiring getting done this weekend, will have the door on the side being fixed tonight, and glass in the front in 2 weeks, then i will just have to decorate it

[ssssmithy]

sounds good my lighting is going in today soo should be ready by the weekend.

[jbourke]

Originally Posted by ssssmithy

sounds good my lighting is going in today soo should be ready by the weekend.

One difference between mine and yours is mine has a door on the side with a complete glass front, i am just trying to figure out what the best way to attach the door would be? A builder friend thinks a continues hinge/piano hinge the size of the door will probably be the neatest way, any other suggestions?

[ssssmithy]

yeh piano hinges are the go... although i just used 3 standard hinges gold plated ones adds a bit of class to it i think.each to there own though.depends if you want to see the hinge or not...cause you can get the hinges that sit flush on the inside of the frame,thus hiding the screws and all.

[jbourke]

Originally Posted by ssssmithy

yeh piano hinges are the go... although i just used 3 standard hinges gold plated ones adds a bit of class to it i think.each to there own though.depends if you want to see the hinge or not...cause you can get the hinges that sit flush on the inside of the frame,thus hiding the screws and all.

Do you know what these are called? I would rather that i could see the hinges if possible.

[ssssmithy]

i have gold strap hinges the others im not sure but the you screw one side of the hinge to the inside of the door and the other side to the face of the door frame so the only part of the hinge thats showing is join at the centre of the hinge. sorry no pics but theres heaps on google.

[ssssmithy]

heres some pics of the hinges that sit on the inside of the door.... 1st is the hinge and 2nd is what it looks like when the door is shut.