Using PVC-"Sintra"

[challenger]

I am using a product used in the sign industry called Sintra. It is about $80.00/ 4'X8' X 13mm sheet. It is light and works a lot like wood regarding cutting/routering/drilling. It bonds-w-a liquid but I've found the setup time somewhat long and also used square drive screws-predrilled & countersunk. I am on my third one and have a sequence of pics if I knew how to post them. I think this stuff is great mtl for reptile enclosures and would like input from others. it took about 8 hrs. to do 3 2'X4'X18" cages. The big advantage was the sign supply co. did the cutting-w-their panel cutter! I have 6 1/4" clear plexiglass for the doors to go on next week.

[ssscales]

Please post pics and details!!
I read about using PVC, but never used it myself. I built 9 - 4X2X18 cages about 5 years ago for about $100 a piece w/lighting & heating and they have lasted very well. I expect to get another 3-5 years out of those and I got more than my moneys worth considering the cost of plastic cages at $300+ S&H!! Next year I plan on building 9 more 4X2's and would like to try PVC.

Use a site like Photobucket to upload there and then attach the link in your thread reply.

[BWSmith]

Sintra is the same material that Boaphiles are made of. It is light and easy to work with. But I would definately stick to the chemical bonding. It bows, flexes and cracks more than you may think and I would be very concerned about the screws coming out. The set up time for the glue is not that bad. I use adhesive 4052. I let it sit clamped for about 10 minutes and move on tot he next piece. It has a decent bond at that point, but you still have to be gentle. The #16 on acrylics sets up much faster. I am in the process of building a Arachno-Condo for my wife's tarantulas. I may have it done tonight.

[challenger]

I figured someone had discovered it's use in reptile cage mtl.. I have enough chemical & mechanical bonding I hope. I finished all three today minus the front clear plexiglass. I'd like to use some clear hinges but I don't know if any local stores carry them.
My photo sequence is sitting in my album on the web that is provided by my Altel cell phone camera site. Can I pull them over here? Last time I tried posting pics it took too much time.

[BWSmith]

Challenger, here is the link to my latest creation with Sintra:
http://redtailboa.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13880

[ssscales]

I'd like to see pics of those 4X2 cages, how sturdy are they?