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Custom Acrylic enclosure!

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    Default Custom Acrylic enclosure!

    After a trip to J & L, I walked out with a new gecko! A Pictus Gecko (photo's will be in the gallery section) that was bigger than I thought he'd be. My partner spent a bit of time yesterday putting together his new enclosure. Black sides, back, bottom so he can feel more secure, clear top and gravity door so i can stare







    22g empty tank + 1 Dumeril's boa's + 1 Brazilian Red Tail Boa+ 1 Ball Python + 3 gecko's + 1 dog + 1 bunny
    My Hangout -> http://dasnakes.com/bcrc/

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    Nice work.

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    just out of curiosity, what did you use to fasten the pieces together?
    i have lots of tanks
    and im a welder who likes playing with glass

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    Quote Originally Posted by spit.fire View Post
    just out of curiosity, what did you use to fasten the pieces together?
    Methylene Chloride in a well ventilated area! It bonds the pieces of acrylic together great if they're a solid cut
    22g empty tank + 1 Dumeril's boa's + 1 Brazilian Red Tail Boa+ 1 Ball Python + 3 gecko's + 1 dog + 1 bunny
    My Hangout -> http://dasnakes.com/bcrc/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grete_J View Post
    Methylene Chloride in a well ventilated area! It bonds the pieces of acrylic together great if they're a solid cut
    where can you get methylene chloride? for my acrylic tank i just used abs glue which seemed to work awesome
    i have lots of tanks
    and im a welder who likes playing with glass

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    Industrial plastic if they are still out in Langley or any plastic shop. You will also need a need applicator.

    Mmmm ABS glue for acrylic, never tried that but it does bond to a lot of things.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gklaw View Post
    Industrial plastic if they are still out in Langley or any plastic shop. You will also need a need applicator.

    Mmmm ABS glue for acrylic, never tried that but it does bond to a lot of things.
    i made this :





    using abs glue cured for 12 hours and silicone for a final seal

    so far it has been holding quite well and hasnt leaked a drop yet other than the spray from the airstone bubbles surfacing because i haven't had a chance to cut the lid for it yet


    all i used to apply the glue was a syringe with a 24 gauge tip on it
    i have lots of tanks
    and im a welder who likes playing with glass

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    I live in van and want to build a top for a 55 galon but cant find anywere to get plexi glass or something. any thought on a good product or a place to go and purchase may be if you have a ball park price would be great to

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    Larry, you can try Associated Plastics on Franklin Street, but they're pricey, even for offcuts. IPP in Richmond would be the best place for cheap offcuts, and the hardware
    22g empty tank + 1 Dumeril's boa's + 1 Brazilian Red Tail Boa+ 1 Ball Python + 3 gecko's + 1 dog + 1 bunny
    My Hangout -> http://dasnakes.com/bcrc/

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    Plastic world in surrey will also have lots for you to choose from. IPP has 3 different shops I belive, so you can search them.

    Homedepot also carry very thin sheets of plexi... may or may not be thick enough for your use (or your going to have to glue a few ribs in it).

    Plastic/plexi hindges are fun to work with .. makes for an need fit/finish

 

 
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