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05-18-2004, 02:13 PM

Your right melamine is heavy. One of my racks I tried to get around this by using some 1/2 inch pieces for the inner shelves. This did take some weight away but was minimal. I think if your considering using expanded PVC sheets it would be more economical just to buy some racks already made. Boaphile and Natures Spirit reptiles are two businesses that come to mind. You might end up spending a little more, but when you really look at it you will probably come out better in the long run. For one thing working with the expanded sheets of PVC is going to require specialized tools. Plastic welder etc,etc. Then the time factor. If you have never done any kind of construction its going to be a lengthy process. I mean if you have the capabilities and the tools by all means make your own stuff. If not I think buying some premade racks from someone is an excellent alternative. Just my two cents.

05-18-2004, 02:13 PM	#4
Blazin	I have made a few racks. Your right melamine is heavy. One of my racks I tried to get around this by using some 1/2 inch pieces for the inner shelves. This did take some weight away but was minimal. I think if your considering using expanded PVC sheets it would be more economical just to buy some racks already made. Boaphile and Natures Spirit reptiles are two businesses that come to mind. You might end up spending a little more, but when you really look at it you will probably come out better in the long run. For one thing working with the expanded sheets of PVC is going to require specialized tools. Plastic welder etc,etc. Then the time factor. If you have never done any kind of construction its going to be a lengthy process. I mean if you have the capabilities and the tools by all means make your own stuff. If not I think buying some premade racks from someone is an excellent alternative. Just my two cents.