Custom Acrylic enclosure!

[Grete_J]

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

[gklaw]

Nice work.

[spit.fire]

just out of curiosity, what did you use to fasten the pieces together?

[Grete_J]

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

[spit.fire]

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

[gklaw]

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.

[spit.fire]

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

[fryingpan]

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

[Grete_J]

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

[Jonney_boy]

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