Total Project Cost for this Enclosure - $550 List of materials used in description with links

@NguyenPham-xo2yc

4 жыл бұрын

Something Jack Makes hello sir. What is demensions of this cage? Is it fit an adult tegu? I'm asking just curious. But that's look so good. Do you have it on sale? Or just show people how to do it?

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Nguyen Pham hello there. Glad you like it. It is 8 feet long. 4 feet wide and 4 feet higher. With the base it brings the total enclosure to 6 feet higher. I do not sell them just have the video to inspire people to build their own.

@NguyenPham-xo2yc

4 жыл бұрын

Something Jack Makes do you put the subtrate in already? Because I see the bottom is little low so I'm curious how you put substrate in

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Nguyen Pham the substrate goes across the bottom. And the deeper pool is full for digging and burrowing.

@NguyenPham-xo2yc

4 жыл бұрын

Something Jack Makes so this enclosure will fit an adult tegu with max size around 4ft right? Can you measure temp and humidity well inside?

Pro: Now I got really inspired to build a big tegu enclosure! Con: I can't even put together an IKEA chair by pictures. I don't have a lizard :-|

@christians8114

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

The only time ive ever seen anyone use flex seal for an actual build project😂

@ecc444

4 жыл бұрын

I'm actually sitting here with Flexseal in front of me doing an enclosure and thinking.... "I'm not sure about this, let me check KZread". And... I'm still not sure about this! :)

@demetergrasseater

4 жыл бұрын

It is actually mad useful for waterproofing stuff

@bigbrick1909

3 жыл бұрын

Me to 🤣

@Offbeatuptempo

Жыл бұрын

Its weird because its pet safe we used it on my tortoise enclosure to help hold in humidity

Your Tegu's enclosure is nicer than my apartment.

@vixtion9180

4 жыл бұрын

yeah I wonder how much the rent is in that enclosure

@user-cg4hx1kp5r

4 жыл бұрын

@@vixtion9180 my Savannah monitor told me it's only 80 a month

@vixtion9180

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-cg4hx1kp5r Oh well Im in! Lemme get my stuff from my parents basement

@thebreeze007

Жыл бұрын

Use it as motivation😂

Now THAT is a proper-sized tegu enclosure! ❤ Nice to see they have lots of windows, too. They're very intelligent animals and it's good to give them the ability to watch what's going on outside their enclosure. I love the elevated height of the cage as well, and thr whole thing looks super legit and sturdy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@SomethingJackMakes

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

This is so cool thanks for sharing! You could make big money 💴 by building and selling these

new york be like: $400,000 to live in here for a month

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah it’s probably bigger then some NYC apartments

Very, very, very nice build! My question is are you able to maintain the humidity levels in the tank with the tub of water and the moist substrate bowl? Would you ever consider lining the tank and putting mulch throughout?

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Gatør haven’t had much trouble. I have put in some more mulch around on the floor to help too. And I mist from time to time

Just bought a red tegu. He's just a few months old and I'm starting early on planning for a big cage (house) for him. Thanks for your video. Helps out alot.

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Dan Lilly glad it helps. Tegus are lots of fun to keep.

Amazing build! You make it look so easy. I like the way you explain yourself during your process, and how you think about what you're going to do.

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Coral Gene thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

Beautiful build! I love seeing builds like these!

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Charles Chen thanks!!!

This was extremely helpful, thank you so much!! I’d love to eventually see an update for what it looks like now with some finishing touches

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Jaclyn Duellman thanks. Glad you like it. Unfortunately the tegu belonged to my girlfriend at them time but we are no longer together. So the tank is no longer in my possession 😕

@robhancock2240

4 жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes good to see your more upset where the tank went than the mrs lmao

1/3 of the way thru this video and I'm thinking to myself wow this really is the ultimate enclosure!! Nice job!!

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Devin Ringle thanks glad you like it

Thank you. We have been thinking about getting a Tegu for a few years now. I will need a bigger enclosure than my Common Boa, and your build gives me some good ideas.

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Joe JoeLesh thanks. Glad I could help!

Thank you for showing me how to build a big terrarium for a tegu this will comw in handy for wheni get one. 👍

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Gio Baa-Barbarino you’re welcome. Glad I could help!

Wow! What a beautiful enclosure!! Thanks for the video. I would love to see another video of what you decide to do to the inside.

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Unfortunately the lizard belonged to my girlfriend at the time and we are no longer together. So I don’t have access to the lizard any more.

This is an amazing video, I am so glad I found this. I'm coming up on getting my first tegu, and while I can't copy this build as I'm lacking in the tools and skill required, this gives me some ideas. The fact you have 23 subscribers actually offends me, I realize this is some REALLY niche stuff for the more advanced reptile hobbyist but still! Excellent work man.

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Maleok that’s I really appreciate that.

I can see a ton of thought went into this, great job!!

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

Wonderful!!!! Hope to come back to this video once I finally get a tegu!!! You're awesome!

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

msfelixcristy thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!!

I love these guys.

Amazing job

this is such a good build, so impressed with what you have thought to do all ways around

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Visser thanks! I appreciate that. Glad you like it

Nice Video, your Audio Mixdown is great man

Nice build man, you provide a great example of working smarter and not harder

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Very cool !!!!

Beautiful work. EXCELLENT craftsmanship sir!

wow nice job...beautiful tegu!

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

great video, would love to see updates as you experiment with how to set up the interior! Have a red myself and its always fun changing up the his setup.

@bo3rapsterkiller363

5 жыл бұрын

It's so not his animal it's his ex gf

Well done dude. You imagined it and delivered. Bravo.

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

This is a bad ass enclosure and assembly video!!! Love it

@SomethingJackMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked it

@thomasanson6033

Жыл бұрын

You earned it!! In the next few months I'm going to have to build an 8x4x4 enclosure as well for my little "Dragon" (black and white tegu).

@SomethingJackMakes

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasanson6033 good luck on the build. I’m sure it’s going to turn out great.

@thomasanson6033

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@SomethingJackMakes

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasanson6033 you’re welcome!

such a great build!! i might actually use this video as reference for an avery i wanna build for two doves, because the measurements are roughly the same and with chicken wire on the walls instead of glass windows itd make for a beautiful avery!! even the built in bath is perfect for birds too!

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

That One Channel I Use To Write Comments thanks! Glad you like it. That would be a really cool variation on the build.

Amazing job mate.

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Glad you liked it.

Tremendous enclosure

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it!

i wish i was this handy

My only critique would have been to raise everything at least a foot while creating raised platforms for the water. That way you could have given Maria at least a foot a substrate through out the entire enclose. She has no traction to walk on melamine and she loves to dig. Very nice box though! I've been sniffing out moniters for a while now and your design with a couple personal mods is definitely going in the archive! Well done!

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Nite Owl thanks. Yes I agree some modifications to allow for more substrate would be good.

you're an impressive carpenter

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that!

Can I hire you to come to my house and just build my whole dang life for me 😫 But really...Such an amazing build♥️

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Bushy-Tail Wildlife Rescue hahaha sure I’ll be right over. Glad you liked it!

Good job!!! I like it. Thank you for sharing this video

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Glad you liked it!

This is sooo cool. I'd never be able to do this. Great job!!

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Rachel Heisler thanks glad you like it. And sure you could make it. Just need a few simple tools. Whole project could be done with a jig saw and a drill.

@shilohheisler

5 жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes thanks for the encouragement!! 😹😹

Dang this thing is dope

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Tj Hultquist thanks! Glad you like it!!

Thinking about getting a Red Tegu, Thx 4 help!!!

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!! Thanks.

This is awesome. I just subscribed

Awesome build sir! I am looking into getting a Argentine black and white tegu in the future. It wont be for a while yet. I have to have my own place and more experience with lizards! Thank u so much for doing this! Looks amazing!

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Leen thank you. I’m glad you liked it

She’s one lucky tegu such a great cage well done 👍

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Gemma Howell thanks!!! Glad you like it

awesome job! Follow up after you have the plants in.

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Deann Frey thanks glad you liked it!

The best😍😍😍

Great job 👍🏻

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked it

Sweet!

Really really nice build

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Orange6uy 1 thanks. Glad you liked it !

intelligently built, you tought of everything , this make me want a Tegu even more ! and the use of Flex Seal was perfect! Flex Seal is a good product tbh, i like it!

Such a good cage lucky tegu

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

Imma copy this

Super nice work 👍👍👍

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Asil/Aseel USA thanks! Glad you liked it!!

Incredible job dude (cage is a lil bare tho), you can tell he really does care about his animals

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Stoned asf Clarence thanks! Glad you like it. I agree the tank looks bare in this video. It was intended to show how to build the enclosed not necessarily how to set it up on the inside

Awesome enclosure man 👍👍👍👍👍

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Heidi Stewber thanks. I appreciate that

Awesome job

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Inda coma thanks!

Nice, I have a big grow tent and it has saved so much time and effort. Would still consider a build at some point, perhaps for an outside summer enclosure! Ted 🦎

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Outside enclosures are always good. Can’t beat natural sun shine.

Amazing work man

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

j b thanks !

@jusbrowsin3456

5 жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes no problem man

Cool build. Nice Work:)

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Herping Bros thanks !

you make me want to build an enclosure for my monitor 😅

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

You should! Go for it!!!

damn Jack now this is an enclosure!!!

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Gusti Arya Wiriadhana thanks !!

Dang that thing is nice man :)

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Geeky Gecko Creations thanks!! Glad you like it!!!

I can really appreciate the work you put into it, but some of the materials chosen and the aesthetics leave allot to he desired. Oh well. 5/7

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

S G thanks for the feed back. I tried to choose materials best for the animal. But at the end of the day it is a big white box. There are definitely ways to spruce it up

Looks Great

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that

I have watched many videos and looked at many diy tegu enclosures online and this is by far the best in my opinion. I just bought some of the materials today to get started. Thank you very much for sharing, I hope I can replicate it ok. :)

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Lycanlena thanks! That means a lot. I’m glad you like it. I’m sure you’ll be able to build a great enclosure!

@jonathanvega1779

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Did you end up building one? I'm thinking about getting a Tegu, it'll be a great reason for me to invest and use power tools :D

@Lycanlena

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanvega1779 I did and it is pretty good! I changed the design of the front because of the size of the glass I had but I will redo it down the road because my doors are too large. The only downside I can think of for this enclosure is that it does not keep the humidity much, even with a good substrate. But it's ok, I mist my tegu a couple times a day at least.

@jonathanvega1779

3 жыл бұрын

Thats great! I saw other videos using a big plant thing, forgot what they're called, but I might just use that for starters. Can't wait to finally get my Tegu :D

@Lycanlena

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanvega1779 tegus are amazing so I could not recommend them more! 😄

very very coo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

John Agen thanks!

And this is precisely why I can't own a tegu: I live in a trailer and I would need to clear half-ish of my kitchen out to fit the enclosure into it. Also, if I'm living in a trailer you can imagine how much money is made a year in my case. A tegu would be out of my price range. It's unfortunate but whatever, I'll just get a jumping spider instead.

@adambugner5049

3 жыл бұрын

save a dollar a day if you have to idk best of luck

@JayTee95

2 жыл бұрын

You ever get that jumping spider? You could also get a smaller tarantula, like a green bottle blue.

Yeah I used flex seal for mine, but been recently having lighting and basking areas cause mine is an adult male red tegu and his temp gotta be super dupa high lmao higher then I can get.

Sweet build! But that horrendous stock music has got to go.

@rupman27isback

4 жыл бұрын

Right?!?!? So terrible or at least put volume lower lol

@vixtion9180

4 жыл бұрын

it made me litterally want to puke I heard it so many times it was soo loud

@sudo5319

3 жыл бұрын

yes

I'm going to build something like this but with four different platforms I ill lock them together to make one big cage. I live in an apartment trying to think about the future

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s good to plan as something this big is hard to move. So making be able to come apart is important.

Have you made a modular version that grows with the lizard and can be disassembled for moving?

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

I have not but that would be a great idea !

Have you had issues with him jumping and clingy to the chicken wire I had this issue with a three year old had to remove and make a solid top she couldn’t see out of. Also the standard distance they should be from their uvb source is like 18-24in were you able to add hanging fixtures

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t experience any issues. Yeah switching it out for a solid top would help. Or covering the wire with some non-clear plexiglass or plastic could work too

Ausome setup . Personally i would like more to have substrate across all the flooring if i did something like this. Very helpful. Only question is i havnt seen asked below how do change youre water ?

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

wicohan lakol yeah the water is a little tricky. If I did it again I would include a bulkhead in the pond so I could install a drain out the bottom. As it is we used a short hose and siphoned it into a bucket.

@wicohanlakol8052

4 жыл бұрын

Gotcha, thanks !

how did you put glass in?

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

The glass is held in by the wooden frame screwed to the Melamine

Awesome vid, curious as to where you got those tubs though?

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Jake Loudermilk thanks. I got them at Lowe’s

I am going to do a build very similar, so I just wanted to check. For the frame you said, you used full 2x4's and half 2x4s for the sides. However; to get it to fit properly, would you have to make 3ft 8inches, to do the equal for foot size of the plywood, because if you don't that makes 4 foot 4 inches when account for the additional 2 inches of each sides 2x4. Just curious before I go put this thing together and then have to trim it down more. Thanks.

@SomethingJackMakes

6 ай бұрын

Yes. You are going to want to account for the thickness of the boards on the ends. You’re right. If you use full 8 foot and 4 foot boards the frame will end up larger then the sheet of plywood.

Something Jack Makes: Calm instructions, deliberate and creative process Song: HA ha hA! HA ha BEEP BEeP BeEP

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Modarius glad you liked it. Would it be better if it was just voice over with no music?

@hotpotato481

4 жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes no no I was just making a joke. Love the video man. Very clever

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Modarius thanks! Glad you enjoy it!

I loved this video! I have a one month old tegu and I will soon be needing to build one! Just curious to how much approximately did it cost to build it? I know glass is expensive

@SomethingJackMakes

5 жыл бұрын

Jackie Lavallee it was about $500ish for everything. But I got all the glass second hand off Craigslist/Facebook market place. Buy old single pane window and carefully remove the glass from the wood frame. Give the glass a good scrub and they are good as new. And much cheaper then buying brand new glass.

@furtheloveofdogs7732

5 жыл бұрын

Something Jack Makes that’s a good idea! Thanks a bunch!

What size should the glass be?

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

So you can make it any size you want. It kinda depends on what size glass you can get. If you have a store that sells glass use what size you like from them. I got my glass off Facebook market place. So I worked with the glass I had. And could find.

Where did you learn to do that ! That takes some skill. Wish I could do that. Would like an iguana, but can’t build an enclosure myself and to get custom made your talking near a grand over here ☹️

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

I just kinda picked it up along the way. There are endless tutorials on KZread about building. I watch a bunch. Even those not about reptiles. And just pick up techniques. Also don’t be intimidated by not having every tool. You can do a lot with simple tools.

Wish you could build one for me 😩

Can u PLEASE do a update on this?!!?!?!?

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could. Unfortunately the lizard belonged to my girlfriend at the time and we are no longer together. So I don’t have the lizard any more

I will literally pay you to make me one this is so cool! I do not have all of the tools to cut the wood, do you know if Home Depot can do it for me? Or is that asking too much....

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Lowe’s or Home Depot will cut the wood. I get wood cut there some times. They can be a bit annoying about it saying they don’t cut “project dimension”. Saying they only cut wood to fit in peoples cars. I’d say you may need to go a few different times to get it all cause if you roll up with a big cart of wood they probably won’t do it. I have also heard you can call ahead and have them cut what you need and they will be willing to make a lot more cuts that way. There are always ways to do a project. A hardware store can help you. And if all else fails a simple hand saw will get the job done

Hi, I know this video is old but it's still an amazing build. I really love it. Simple but still great. My question is why didn't u frame the top? You did such a good job with framing the base. Im just curious. I'm totally copying this but I'm going to definitely frame the top/sides, etc. Your Tegu is really nice. Thanks for video.

@SomethingJackMakes

Жыл бұрын

So I sandwiched the chicken wire between to boars to make a type of “frame”. That way the top has a clean look. Is that what you are talking about? Or do you mean something lease by “frame the top” ? Or do you mean like frame the top with like studs? I think that’s what you mean when you say “like the bottom”. I didn’t want exposed wood on the inside of the enclosure. So I screwed the melamine to itself. This was plenty strong. If you planned on moving the enclosure a lot. I would recommend more framing for stability. Either way. Thanks! Glad you like the build. Good luck on your build.

@nastypupp

Жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes hi thanks for your reply. Yes I meant to say a real frame- studs. I know melamine is heavy but it tends to split when I've used it. But I'm not a real carpenter either lol. I always try to think about "what if" one day we need to move this & don't want it falling apart. Again it's great & I appreciate your reply. New sub.👍

@SomethingJackMakes

Жыл бұрын

@@nastypupp yeah. You could always add more framing to support the melamine if needed. Could be added after it’s out together and you see you need more stability

When you click on a diy thinking it’s something any person can do then realize this guy is like a professional carpenter 🥴

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m far from a professional lol. But I appreciate the compliment!

I wonder if I leave a comment almost a year after this video was made that Jack will still heart it

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Fan Vixtion wonder no more. I hear it!!!

I’d love to seen an update on this!

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

savageishbu unfortunately the tegu belong to the girl I was dating at the time and we are no longer together. So I don’t have the enclosure. Guess that means I should just get my own tegu?

@savageishbu

3 жыл бұрын

Something Jack Makes we all must make sacrifices for our craft. Lol.

@savageishbu

3 жыл бұрын

I come back and watch this video periodically. I’d like to know more about how you did your side windows

@savageishbu

2 жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes I finally built mine. I had to make some changes, but it looks descent. I’d love to show you what I did.

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@savageishbu nice I’d like to see it. You can message me on Instagram if you want. At something_jack_makes

can we get an update video?!

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Este Glez unfortunately no because the Tegu belonged to my girlfriend at the time but we are no longer together. So I don’t have acres to the Tegu any more :(

Plants for enrichment?

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Judah Wells yeah bioactive is the way to go!!!

What type of wood did you use?

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Lucas's Adventures the base is made from 2x4s and plywood. All the white parts are melamine

Amazing build but did it rot since it's wood.

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Since the melamine had a plastic coating it has held up very well

Cool build! Question, how do you keep the wood from rotting in the long run?

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

The melamine is like wood with a plastic outer coating. It prevents it from getting moisture.

@Lukas-vt4cl

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, thanks! Gonna get into my own build soon and wouldn’t want it rotting on me haha

I wish I had three drills, must save so much time from not switching bits all the time

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely makes things easier. But completely doable with just a single drill.

He has a newbie vibe but great build

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Peyton Henry thanks glad you liked it

This is an awesome build but the mulch filled bin :( tegus make tunnels and Burroughs all throughout their cage, they need the opportunity to have multiple hiding areas, at the least on the warm side and cold side so they’re able to thermoregulate. They also use the substrate during shedding, and they usually bury themselves during sleeping and brumation. I’m surprised that this would work long term and not stress the tegu out 😅

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you like it. Yes I agree there need need more the just the small bin of mulch. The entire floor needs to be covered in a thick layer of mulch. So the tegu has lots of places to dog and hide

@flowersreptiles2707

3 жыл бұрын

@@SomethingJackMakes yesss but overall you made the build look very easy and I’m sure it’s not haha I’m going to try grow tents before I invest in a custom build, but this is goals!

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@flowersreptiles2707 good luck. And it’s not all that hard to build. I’m sure you can do it!

Did you put soil in it

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes a mixture of soil, mulch, repti bark, and coconut fiber

I have a question about the way you put the glass. In the video it looks like you cut the window the same size as your glass, but I don't understand how you make it stay in place because the thickness of the melanine board is 3/4" but the glass is much thinner. Thank you again, my enclosure is slowly getting together thanks to your video!

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Lycanlena so the galas I used for the sides of the tank were double pane windows, the same thickness as the melamine. So for those I cut a hole the windows would fit into and used small strips of melamine to hold them in place. The glass I used for the front and doors were a single pane of glass. So I cut the hole in the Melamine smaller then the glass so the melamine supported the glass from the back and used the strips of wood to hold the glass from the front, sandwiched to the melamine. Hope this makes sense. If you are using single pane glass that isn’t as thick as the melamine use the technique I used on the doors to hold the glass in place

@Lycanlena

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it makes sense, and that is what I was going to do because I couldn't think of any other way. But I feel more confident with your explanation. This is my first building project so I am very slow to try not to mess up. Thank you for taking the time to answer!

@SomethingJackMakes

4 жыл бұрын

Lycanlena you’re welcome. And I totally understand the apprehension to not want to mess anything up. I have those feelings too. But hey the worst that will happen if you cut something wrong is you have to buy more material. Yes that’s an additional expense but it’s not the end of the world. But I’m sure your enclosure will turn out great!!!

Two years later how is this holding together?

@SomethingJackMakes

2 жыл бұрын

The tank is holding up well. Unfortunately the lizard belonged to my ex girlfriend and we aren’t together any more so I don’t have access to the lizard To do an update on.

I thought this was going to be something easy lol I didn't know the guy was a fucking master carpenter!

How long are the boards between the base? Is it like 18” it almost looks like?

@SomethingJackMakes

3 жыл бұрын

You mean like how high is it off the ground? Like to the floor of the enclosure? The boards were 18” and the casters add a few more inches.