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Hatchling Rack

NickP961

NickP961

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I was thinking of doing this type of rack for hatchlings, but I have a concern that I want to see if anyone has came across of if they have done this type of rack. My one concern is that it will like twist or "rack." Do you think this will happen if we make this? It seems pretty affordable and I found all the supplies around here for around $100, so price isn't an issue. Just would like some opinions on this rack.

http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1771208,1771208

I really, really like this because this is adjustable and you can do any tub size you want. Thanks for your input.
 
I agree... Either square the rack after building with a solid back (pegboard will even provide some stability), or reinforce the sides with framed 2x4s.
 
You could add cross-bracing for more stability on the sides and the back (edited to add, but that will mean not being easily able to change the spacing between the shelves in the future)
 
This is a cool idea even if you wanted to make a none adjustable rack. I agree that the best idea would be to square the back up with something.
If I was to make something like this for future (since I'm not within large scale breeding) I'd not make it as tall, maybe half the height, then your chances of it twisting is very limited.

Another note, Having a backing would help direct the heat from the heat cable, even if you only put a couple screws in it to make it easily removable.
 
I love it. BUT everyone is right, it will twist as it looks like a dvd rack my brother made once. I might build one like that half the size and with peg board attached with screws as Haz said.
 
The one I would be building if I did this would be capable of holding 6 layers of bins, so the height will be less. I just want to figure out a way to have a removable back but keep stability. Oh well, thanks tho guys!
 
Just some peg board or something and a screw on each corner would be enough. very simple.
 
I built one that uses 2' x 4' boards and 6 shelves high. I ran heat tape on the shelves and I have no problems with it twisting or its stability, I put nothing on the back. I love the ability to move shelves to accomidate what I need and quickly.
 
I just picked up some supplies to make one :) My shelves are 16inches x 4 feet so should be lots of room :)
I will post pics once it's done. Just waiting for my drills battery to charge so I can finish drilling holes!
 
diamondlil said:
You could add cross-bracing for more stability on the sides and the back (edited to add, but that will mean not being easily able to change the spacing between the shelves in the future)
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In the system in the link, the nuts above and below the shelf clamp the vertical and horizontal pieces tightly together, so that the whole system simulates a solid back. Then again, moving all those bolts up and down makes it a bit more annoying, laughs. But if you want to add more stability, you need to attach the solid back / cross-brace just between the top and bottom shelves. Or just attach the top shelve to the wall with a couple of L-shape braces.

The heating cable on that DIY link doesn't look very good, though. It's not optimal for the snakes, and it wastes a lot of heat. Using a router to carve a groove or adding a couple strips of wood on top of each shelf to elevate the boxes a bit would allow placing the cable underneath the tub, which would be much better.

By the way, before building, I would check out what cheap home storage systems there are available, especially if you don't need wheels under it.
 
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