Yet another project - Page 15

Bill · 08-01-2008, 09:21 AM

Well from the looks of it , it can double as a bomb shelter or a tornado proof room. Nice job! I would go with the natural look on that one. Seeing as I am throwing my 2 cents in. I would go with a clear polyurathane. Use two or three coats sanding in between. The polyurathanes dry to a plastic like material and will not weep out toxins after it cures.

Stefan-A · 08-01-2008, 09:28 AM

Thanks.

It's the same material I've used on all the enclosures I have. It's 18mm pine and it's available in the DIY sections in many stores. Even though it's pine, it's virtually odorless.

By the way, you just described how I've made the previous enclosures.

Natural look, clear polyurethane and two or three coatings (two on the outside, three on the inside).

One hole left to cut, and that's the ventilation hole. I'm probably going to have to make it in the back, since the enclosure is probably going to be one of a pair.

anji1971 · 08-01-2008, 09:55 PM

Well, Stefan, now if I ever get to visit Finland, I not only have to convince you to give me that vagrans I love so much, but the nice vivarium you've made as well!

Stefan-A · 08-01-2008, 10:57 PM

Molon labe, Anji.

reptileparadise · 08-02-2008, 03:07 AM

Molon what?

*edit*
ahh, wikipedia does it again

Lori P · 08-02-2008, 06:31 AM

Oh, how can you resist such a challenge, Anji? Let's join forces and go get them!!! :-)

Stefan-A · 08-02-2008, 09:27 AM

adamanteus · 08-02-2008, 09:31 AM

It's looking really good, Stefan.

Stefan-A · 08-02-2008, 09:42 AM

If you look close enough, it looks like a 5-year old built it, in my opinion. I didn't have the proper tools, basically just a jigsaw, a rechargeable drill and a square.

adamanteus · 08-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Well, you must know how to use a square because it looks pretty good on my monitor.

08-01-2008, 09:21 AM	#141 (permalink)
Bill "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 89	Re: Yet another project Well from the looks of it , it can double as a bomb shelter or a tornado proof room. Nice job! I would go with the natural look on that one. Seeing as I am throwing my 2 cents in. I would go with a clear polyurathane. Use two or three coats sanding in between. The polyurathanes dry to a plastic like material and will not weep out toxins after it cures.

08-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#142 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,384	Re: Yet another project Thanks. It's the same material I've used on all the enclosures I have. It's 18mm pine and it's available in the DIY sections in many stores. Even though it's pine, it's virtually odorless. By the way, you just described how I've made the previous enclosures. Natural look, clear polyurethane and two or three coatings (two on the outside, three on the inside). One hole left to cut, and that's the ventilation hole. I'm probably going to have to make it in the back, since the enclosure is probably going to be one of a pair.

08-01-2008, 09:55 PM	#143 (permalink)
anji1971 The Leader of the Eastern Gang Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 2,868	Re: Yet another project Well, Stefan, now if I ever get to visit Finland, I not only have to convince you to give me that vagrans I love so much, but the nice vivarium you've made as well! __________________ Anji

08-01-2008, 10:57 PM	#144 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,384	Re: Yet another project Molon labe, Anji.

08-02-2008, 03:07 AM	#145 (permalink)
reptileparadise the red sided giant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Achtmaal Posts: 1,139	Re: Yet another project Molon what? edit ahh, wikipedia does it again __________________ Do ya love me? Ever drunk baileys from a shoe? Wanna come to a club where people wee on each other? Old gregg, Mighty boosh

08-02-2008, 06:31 AM	#146 (permalink)
Lori P thamnophis puniceus Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 3,431	Re: Yet another project Oh, how can you resist such a challenge, Anji? Let's join forces and go get them!!! :-) __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

08-02-2008, 09:27 AM	#147 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,384	Re: Yet another project

08-02-2008, 09:31 AM	#148 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,055	Re: Yet another project It's looking really good, Stefan. __________________ James.

08-02-2008, 09:42 AM	#149 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,384	Re: Yet another project If you look close enough, it looks like a 5-year old built it, in my opinion. I didn't have the proper tools, basically just a jigsaw, a rechargeable drill and a square.

08-02-2008, 09:44 AM	#150 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,055	Re: Yet another project Well, you must know how to use a square because it looks pretty good on my monitor. __________________ James.

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