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Need the help with a rack

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Ok so I want to build a snake rack out of ABS or Expanded PVC but Im not sure what size sheet I should get. So Im looking for the input of people who have used either 1 of these materials to build a 41qt rack. Would a 4'x8' sheet be enough to build the rack to hold 4 tubs?
 
HeartAche said:
Ok so I want to build a snake rack out of ABS or Expanded PVC but Im not sure what size sheet I should get. So Im looking for the input of people who have used either 1 of these materials to build a 41qt rack. Would a 4'x8' sheet be enough to build the rack to hold 4 tubs?
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I would not use ABS for a 41 qt. rack as I think it is too flexible. 1/2" expanded PVC at a minimum, IMO. You can use thinner material for the sides but if you're trying to use one sheet of material then it should be 1/2" expanded PVC.

Either way, you are not going to be able to build a four level rack from a single sheet unless you don't mind using just strips of material for the sides and back.

Even a 4x10 sheet (which is a common size with expanded PVC) won't be enough to build a rack with solid sides and a back.
 
I not long ago built a rack and used the design that is used at this site.

northeastsnakes.com/racks.html

I was able to build a 10 level using 1/4" expanded pvc. I was able to get the supplier to even cut it to size and had pvc left over for my next project. I think I started with two sheets, but for a 4 level one should be plenty.

I was also using 41 qt. tubs. I have noticed that the 41 qt tubs come in a couple of formats. The ones I used measured 18" X 34" at the bottom if I remember correctly.

That design is open sided. However, even with the rack I put together being 10 levels, I was very pleased with the outcome.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out for you.
 
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i have a 2 wide 15qt rack out of 1/8" abs and its very flimsy. i also have another 1/8" abs rack made by dragons for you that is tripled floored and it works great.

however, if when i build my next rack, im going PVC. better material and a little easier to work with. abs is hard to shave for exact fits. it tends to shoot little pieces of material every where.
 
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